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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Travel to Kenya with us!

Join Friends of Ngong Road for the trip of a lifetime to Kenya: 

Thursday, Feb. 29th- Saturday, March 9 2024! 

You will spend three days in Nairobi meeting students during the Saturday Program, tour schools, visit our new Elimu Hub and get to know the Nairobi staff that directly supports our students.  If you are a sponsor, you will have an incredible experience meeting your student, spending time with them and meeting their family.  

After Nairobi, you will go on a safari in two national parks with Ahnasa Travel. Watch the sunset over the plains, scout for animals, and enjoy meals and overnights in luxurious lodges.  

We will hold an online information session on Wednesday, June 28th at 11:30-12:30 Central Time. Click here to express interest for more information and the Zoom link (it will be recorded if you cannot participate). If you have questions and you cannot make it to the information session, contact Naomi, our Donor Relations Associate at naomi@ngongroad.org

Cost and Timeline:

The trip cost is $5,100.00 per person sharing (based on 8 guests traveling)

Does not include airfare and some meals

Registration deadline is September 8, 2023 

30% deposit due September 22

Itinerary Highlights

Friday March 1st 

Tour our facility at Ngong Road Children’s Foundation and meet our staff

VIsit a couple of primary and junior secondary schools

Tour Karibu Loo (our portable sanitation business in Nairobi with a mission of supporting our programs) 

Saturday March 2nd

Visit the Elephant Sanctuary 

Attend Saturday Program for lunch and recreation with the students

Dinner with Ngong Road Children’s Foundation board members and alumni 

Sunday March 3rd

Home visits to sponsored students

Lunch and shopping with sponsored students

Monday March 4th

Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. 

Tuesday March 5th

Morning Cliff Boat Safari and evening game drive around Lake Nakuru.

Wednesday March 6th

Drive to the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. 

Thursday March 7th

Safari in the Masai Mara 

Friday March 8th

Safari in the Masai Mara 

Saturday March 9th

Fly to Nairobi  

Enjoy shopping and dining inside the Village Market complex 

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The Book Club


Igniting a Love for Reading and Cultivating Young Minds!

Join us at Ngongroad Children’s Foundation’s Saturday Program as we embark on an exciting journey of discovery through books and imagination. Our newly launched Elimu Hub is a haven for young book lovers, featuring a computer lab, a dynamic library filled with captivating stories, and a creative space for art and design.

The Book Club aims to enhance a reading culture and inspire a new generation of passionate readers. Every Saturday, our sponsored children come together to enjoy a day filled with fun, engagement, and education. By utilizing interactive techniques like reading aloud and reading around, we encourage active participation and foster a love for literature.

Through African literature that resonates with their backgrounds, we promote cultural awareness and celebrate diverse voices. We focus on nurturing creativity, improving English skills, and cultivating a lifelong passion for reading. 

Transform a life today by donating or sponsoring a student.

Students at the Elimu Hub

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The Inspiring Story of Hillary

My name is Hillary. I have distinct recollections of my time residing with my parents and siblings. During my childhood, my mother’s schedule was quite occupied with tending to my younger siblings. As a result, one day when she was away from home, I took the opportunity to venture around the neighborhood.

I encountered a group of friends playing at a school compound, and I decided to join them. Later, I learned that Ngong Road Children’s Foundation was holding their Saturday program at that time in this location.

I persisted in returning until I was fortunate enough to secure an interview. I passed the interview and joined the program. Since then, I have achieved a lot academically and in other areas. I’ve earned awards for academics and led camps between 2017 and 2019, showcasing both scholastic excellence and leadership skills.

I did well in my Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), and I joined a provincial-level boys’ high school. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I completed high school a year later than I was supposed to.

I joined Moi University to pursue a course in Social Work. Driven by sincere passion, I’ve chosen this course to optimize conditions for others’ success, reflecting my genuine commitment.

Before joining Moi University, I was trained as a Youth Peer Provider (YPP) by the program, and I have since been facilitating Sexual Reproductive Health talks amongst my peers and younger students in the program. As the chairperson of the YPP group, I find fulfillment in actively promoting awareness, particularly among teenagers.

Currently on an internship at Ngong Road Children’s Foundation under the Secondary Department. I feel fulfilled because I am not only putting into practice what I am learning in school, but I am also giving back to the NRCF community. I aspire to complete my degree and hopefully take a master’s, as I also want to become a lecturer.

The NRCF program has had a profoundly positive impact on my life by providing me with quality education, for which I am truly grateful.

Transform a life.    

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Mid-term Break

The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the Kenyan education calendar for over a year. Normalcy in the school calendar has been restored since the beginning of this year. According to the revised school dates, mid-term break for all students began on March 16th and will end on March 19th, giving students a three-day break.

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This means that both our primary and secondary students will be at home. We have a number of activities for the students to keep them engaged. First, both primary and secondary students will be writing letters to their sponsors. Students will visit the newly constructed Elimu Hub, where they will have access to a computer and can log in to their portals to update their sponsors on their school and family progress.

Second, we have our regular Saturday program schedule. We will have a variety of activities planned for them, including yoga and light exercises, rock paper scissors relays, brain teasers, puzzle and crossword puzzles, and trivia debates, and have lunch together among other things. The Saturday program will also allow the staff to interact with the students one on one. The Elimu Hub will also allow students to complete their assignments in the library. They can obtain educational reference materials as well as a quiet location to work on personal projects.

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When the mid-term break ends, we will provide basic necessities as well as transportation funds to the primary and secondary boarding students. We hope that the students will make the most of their three-day midterm break.

Support our fill a trunk campaign for our high school and some primary students that are in boarding school. 

Sponsorship FAQ

  • Can I send unique gifts or additional funds to my student and their family?
  • Can I phone my child or friend them on Facebook?
    • No. We ask you not to communicate with your child outside of the Sponsor/Student portal, including through social media while they are active in the program. This policy is in place to protect both students and sponsors.
    • When a student becomes a young adult and moves from student to alumni status, the decision will be yours as to whether and how you will stay in touch with your sponsored child.  
       
  • Can I share information about my student on my social media accounts (Facebook)?
    • Yes, share your experience with your student and Friends of Ngong Road on social media. However, we ask that you do not share your child’s personal information such as their last name, where they live, or other personal information such as health status. This is to protect your student’s privacy and safety.

  • What can I do in the Sponsor-Student portal?
    • The Sponsor/Student portal is your crucial source of information and communication. You will find letters, messages, essays, and photos from your student. Case managers provide assessments and school marks in the portal.  

  • Can I visit my student?
  • How do I communicate with my student?
    • Use the Sponsor-Student portal to communicate with your student. You can send messages and pictures or create a video message. Our students love to hear from their sponsors.

  • What if I haven’t heard from my student in a long time?
    • Don’t worry, you will be hearing from them soon. Students send messages to their sponsor at least three times a year. Students in boarding school do not have access to technology or our offices throughout the school year, but will send you a note while they are home during their holiday breaks. 

  • How else can I help support my student and/or the program and how can I get involved?
    • You can help the program and your students with donations. Sponsorships cover the cost of education, totaling about 40% of our annual budget. Additional funds are needed to cover supportive programming costs: health & wellness programs, the computer lab & library, Saturday program, camp, and case management, among many others. Donations can be made as a one-time or a recurring monthly donation. Go to https://ngongroad.org/donate/ 
  • Should I be sensitive to the economic gap between my family and my students when corresponding with them?  
    • Yes. Our students come from extreme poverty but generally loving, supportive households. They are eager to hear about their sponsor’s lives, their family, and their culture. They love to see pictures of family members, understand the work-life of sponsors, learn about your holiday traditions, and especially see photos of snow (which doesn’t happen in Kenya).

  • How many months do students attend school?
    • In Kenya, the academic year is the full calendar year, and children typically go to school for three terms: January-April; May-August; September-December. There are 2 – 3 week breaks between the first two terms and a more extended break for most of December.

  • What if my sponsored student leaves the program?
    • Children may end up leaving the program for a variety of reasons. If something happens to your sponsored student, we will communicate with you about what happened and work with you to match you with another child.