In a exiting and hard-fought football match last Sunday,NRCF wins against SENKE FC in a closely contested game.The friendly competition was a powerful showcase of  community spirit, talent and teamwork, with both sides displaying impressive skills and determination.

Gift is a high school student who dreams of becoming a future nurse. She wants to become a nurse. Her kindness drives her desire to ease people’s pain. During school games, she acts as the first aid responder. She offers a calm voice and steady hands whenever someone gets injured on the field.

In our ongoing effort to create more techies, this year we partnered again with DirectEd where our 2024 high school grads were enrolled for a coding bootcamp program. This transformative program aimed to equip students with hands-on training in web development, UI/UX design, and startup ideation, giving them experience in creating websites and designing user-friendly products while providing a solid foundation for future careers and entrepreneurship.

Two bright young girls, June and Evelyne, were among the successful candidates to complete the first two phases of the program. They stood out as exceptional participants, showcasing not only technical skills in coding and design but also their creativity and a strong problem-solving mindset. 

Everlyne demonstrated a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills. She designed and launched a startup website, Smart Study Circle, while staying on top of her coursework. She overcame challenges with layout design and color balance, showing dedication and thoughtful reflection on her learning process.

 “Building Smart Study Circle while balancing coursework taught me discipline and creativity. Every design challenge helped me grow.” Everlyne shares.

June built a strong foundation in front-end development and UI design during the coding bootcamp. Her portfolio project showed her ability to apply what she learned. She overcame challenges with Git and responsive layouts, showing great problem-solving skills, a positive attitude, and adaptability.

“Tackling Git and responsive design taught me to adapt quickly and stay positive. I’m proud of the progress I’ve made.” June shares.

Through this partnership, DirectEd and NRCF continue to prepare students for real-world tech challenges, with June and Evelyne highlighting the incredible potential of young girls when given access to the right resources and support.

Since Kenya’s 2017 ban on plastic bags, reusable khaki bags made of woven fabric have emerged as one of the legal and eco-friendly alternatives. At Ngong Road Children Foundation (NRCF), small business management and apprenticeship program benefited from the NRCF plastic ban innovation, learning how to make these bags, gaining practical skills, and creating a pathway

The training focused on hands-on skills, including designing and sewing reusable bags in different sizes and styles. This equipped the participants with the ability to meet customers’ needs and market demands while also promoting self-employment and environmental sustainability.

Through teamwork and collaboration, our alumni successfully completed more bags in less time under the guidance of their teacher. These khaki bags are now ready to be used for gift packaging, grocery shopping, and other practical purposes.

We are grateful for the support of alumni employment programs that enable us to equip them with the necessary skills needed to promote employment opportunities.