Every quarter, Diana MG Achieng, a dedicated volunteer with Lift the Children, leads mentorship programs in two children’s homes. Her mentorship is rooted in spiritual values—with a foundation in Biblical principles—yet it remains inclusive, welcoming children from all faith backgrounds. The heart of her mission is to instill values that cut across denominations, building character, [ . . . ]
Our commitment to mentorship goes beyond technical skills—we believe in nurturing the whole person. This month, we resumed our structured mentorship sessions at G-BIACK (Grow Biointensive Agriculture Centre of Kenya)with the guidance of Betty, our lead mentor, who also introduced a valuable addition to the mentorship team: Nickson Mugambi. Nickson is a psychologist by profession [ . . . ]
In our ongoing commitment to child-centered, family-based care, Lift the Children (LTC)—in collaboration with the National Council for Children’s Services (NCCS)—successfully hosted a two-day sensitization training on Child Welfare Programs and Transition Guidelines. The event, held on 10th and 11th July 2025 at Agape Children’s Home in Dagoretti, brought together over 60 directors, managers, social [ . . . ]
Last week, Lift the Children (LTC) proudly participated in the inaugural Children Advisory Council (CAC) meeting in Embakasi East Sub-County, Nairobi. This historic milestone came as a result of the Children Act, 2022, which mandates the establishment of CACs at county and sub-county levels to guide child protection planning and coordination. The meeting brought together [ . . . ]
Touching Lives Across Kenya: LTC Field Visits in Mombasa and Western Regions At Lift the Children, we believe that to truly understand the needs of a child, you must walk their journey. That’s why, each year, our team travels across Kenya to assess and support children’s homes outside of Nairobi. This June, our annual visits [ . . . ]
On May 23, 2025, the Lift the Children team joined national stakeholders at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ngong, Kajiado County to commemorate International Missing Children’s Day (IMCD). This year’s theme—“Because One Missing Child Is One Too Many”—called the nation to collective action and remembrance. The day began with an 8-kilometer awareness walk [ . . . ]
As we approach International Missing Children’s Day on May 25, the message is clear: Let’s not just remember the missing—let’s bring them home. This day honors missing children across the world, celebrates successful reunifications, and strengthens global resolve to protect children from going missing in the first place. Online Safety and the Silent Threat In [ . . . ]
Every May, the world joins together to raise awareness about the tragedy of missing children—and to recommit ourselves to preventing child disappearances and acting swiftly when they occur. In Kenya, this growing crisis affects thousands of families each year. But behind every missing child is not just a headline, but a child in danger—and a [ . . . ]
At Lift the Children, we believe in empowering those at the heart of child care — the social workers. In our continued efforts to build strong systems that protect and uplift vulnerable children, we recently hosted an engaging and impactful training session for social workers serving in our supported children’s homes. Held in a warm, [ . . . ]
At Lift the Children, we believe in sustainable solutions that empower homes to thrive long after we leave. This April, we took a practical step in that direction by organizing a dynamic hands-on training session in organic animal husbandry at CSHEP Ndeiya, an established organic agriculture and livestock demonstration center located in Limuru. The [ . . . ]
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