Friends of Ngong Road

Providing education and support to Nairobi children living in poverty whose families are affected by HIV/AIDS.

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We provide education and support for Nairobi children living in poverty whose families are affected by HIV/AIDS so they can transform their lives.

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.

The devastation caused by HIV/AIDS in Kenya has left the country with approximately 1 million orphaned children and many more living with a surviving HIV+ parent. Children in this program all live in the slums of Dagoretti, Nairobi where the median household income is under two dollars per day. Approximately 50% of the children in the program are orphans and the other 50% live with a surviving HIV+ parent. About 5% of children in the program are themselves HIV+.

Education Changes Everything

Norman joined the program in 2008. He was a very shy young man who was dealing with the recent passing of his father as a result of AIDS. Despite studying hard, Norman only accomplished a D+ on his senior year exams, and decided to join the Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute for post-secondary where he studied Nature Interpretation & Tour Administration. While he awaits receipt of his diploma, he has been working as a Marketing and Administrative Assistant at Karibu Loo and is proving to be a dedicated employee, even bringing in some of his own sales.

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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.

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"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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Meet Neema Achieng
Neema AchiengAge 10 yearsLearn More
Meet Angela Nova Kavochi
Angela Nova KavochiAge 13 yearsLearn More
Meet Surnley Baraka Shihafu
Surnley Baraka ShihafuAge 11 yearsLearn More

Breaking the cycle of poverty in the slums is our goal.
Providing excellent education, safety & well-being and a supportive community is our means.

Education

Safety and Well-being
Safety & Well-being

Supportive Community
Supportive Community

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