Friends of Ngong Road

We empower Nairobi children living in poverty to transform their lives through education and support, leading to employment.





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We empower Nairobi children living in poverty to transform their lives through education and support, leading to employment.

We support some of the most at-risk children with an education. Hear more of our story – “Life is a Journey”

Who We Are

Friends of Ngong Road (FoNR) and Ngong Road Children's Foundation (NRCF) are sister organizations with a shared mission, principles and values. We hold a deep belief in the value of education and the hope it can bring to young lives.

Providing excellent education, health & well-being, a supportive community and employment programs is our means.

EDUCATION
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS

Change a life forever. Sponsor a student.

"I looked in the eyes of a parent who probably wouldn't survive the year and I promised we would look after her children. I am determined to keep my word."  --Sally Kenney

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Education changes everything

Our program seeks out children who have the ability to succeed but not the means. The number of children enrolled has grown quickly. When school opened in January of 2007, 60 sponsors had been recruited and a corresponding 60 children were on their way with school uniforms, shoes and school fees paid. We now support over 368 students with many on the waiting list.

Academic and employment outcomes in our first ten years.

PERCENTAGE OUTCOME

93%

 Of our students who started primary school completed primary school this compares to 93% in Kenya

86%

 Of our students who started secondary school completed secondary school this compares to 81% in Kenya and 87% in the U.S.

84%

 Of our students who started post-secondary school completed their program.

96%

 Of our students who completed a post-secondary program are either employed or in internship that we believed will lead to employment
this compares 62.6% employment in Kenya and an estimated only 13.35% employment for young people in Kenya.

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