Empowering youth, transforming lives
Child Rescue Kenya is a community-based organisation in Kitale, Trans-Nzoia County. We restore hope through rescue, family reintegration, counselling, education, and vocational training.
Transforming lives since 1988 · Kitale, Kenya
Impact at a glance
50,000+
Children reached
Since inception
30,000
Families supported
Through our programmes
Kitale
Based in
Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya
Who we are
Since 1992, Child Rescue Kenya has walked alongside children and young people facing life on the streets, abuse, or extreme poverty. We restore safety, reconnect children with their families where possible, and build long-term pathways to independence.
Every child deserves a safe home, access to education, and the chance to reach their full potential. Our teams combine social work, counselling, education support, and vocational training to create lasting change.
Our work at a glance
Social Services
Rescue, shelter, and family reintegration with long-term follow-up.
Counselling
Trauma-informed care and healing for children and families.
Education
Scholarships and support keeping vulnerable children in school.
Ujuzi kwa Vijana
Vocational training and job placement for youth — our flagship.
Our programmes
From street outreach to skills training, our programmes meet young people where they are and walk with them toward a stable, independent life. Our flagship initiative, Ujuzi kwa Vijana, prepares youth for dignified work and independent living.
Rescue, shelter, and family reintegration with follow-up support.
View programme →Trauma-informed counseling for children and youth.
View programme →Scholarships and support so children can stay in school.
View programme →Vocational training and job placement for youth in Kitale.
View programme →The change journey
Step 1
We meet children and youth where they are, listen first, and respond with dignity and care.
Step 2
Children in crisis receive immediate safety, counseling, and practical support.
Step 3
Where safe and possible, we work with caregivers to reunite children with family.
Step 4
We support schooling and skills pathways so young people can build independent futures.
Team spotlight
Theresa Heasman
CRK Chairlady
Dedicated to safe homes, educational opportunity, and dignified futures for children and youth in Kitale.
Ian Wilson
Director
Dedicated to safe homes, educational opportunity, and dignified futures for children and youth in Kitale.
Stephen Barasa
Programmes Manager
Dedicated to safe homes, educational opportunity, and dignified futures for children and youth in Kitale.
Whether you give monthly, sponsor a programme, or champion our work in your network, your support powers rescue, healing, and resilience.
Contact us
Questions, partnership ideas, or want to learn more? Get in touch with our team in Kitale.
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