Over 1,000 children from Kiandutu and other informal settlements are finding safety, support, and guidance through the Moyo wa Huruma Project during long school holidays.
The initiative, led by Africa Nazarene University in collaboration with Action for Children in Conflict and local partners, provides mentorship, counselling, daily meals, and engaging activities to protect children aged 4 to 15 from abuse, neglect, and the dangers of street life.
Dr. Susan Gitau, the project’s founder, explained that the programme targets vulnerable children who roam the streets due to parental neglect, hunger, or economic hardship. “These children often lack supervision and basic needs. Here, they find safety, meals, and people who care,” she said.
Volunteers like Dr. Bethelhem Tadesse and community mentors including Githii Kagwathi emphasize mentorship as a tool to guide children away from risky behaviours and instil hope, discipline, and ambition. The initiative also distributes clothes and shoes, bringing joy and a sense of belonging to the children.
The project’s long-term goal is to nurture empowered, focused young people capable of transforming their communities in the future.
