About Child Rescue Kenya
Child Rescue Kenya (CRK) is a registered community-based organization in Kitale, Trans-Nzoia County. Established in 2011 as a non-profit NGO, CRK exists to transform the lives of vulnerable children, youth, and families through rescue, rehabilitation, family reintegration, and empowerment programs. We are registered with the Department of Social Services in Kenya, and our projects are recognized by the Ministry of Gender and Children Affairs. CRK’s work goes beyond charity—it is about building dignity, resilience, and opportunity. Through social services, guidance, and financial support, we help children return home safely, empower youth with skills for self-reliance, and strengthen families to prevent children from drifting back to the streets.
Based in Kitale
Community-led care, grounded in dignity and belonging.
Who we are
Child Rescue Kenya (CRK) is a registered community-based organization in Kitale, Trans-Nzoia County. Established in 2011 as a non-profit NGO, CRK exists to transform the lives of vulnerable children, youth, and families through rescue, rehabilitation, family reintegration, and empowerment programs. We are registered with the Department of Social Services in Kenya, and our projects are recognized by the Ministry of Gender and Children Affairs.
CRK’s work goes beyond charity—it is about building dignity, resilience, and opportunity. Through social services, guidance, and financial support, we help children return home safely, empower youth with skills for self-reliance, and strengthen families to prevent children from drifting back to the streets.
Mission
To support vulnerable children and empower youth through initiatives that promote self-reliance, healthy families, and sustainable livelihoods
Vision
A society where children and youth enjoy their basic rights and lead empowered, dignified lives.
Approach
We prioritise prevention, long-term relationships, local leadership, and practical support that continues after crisis care.
Our history
Our work has grown through lasting relationships with children, families, and communities in Kitale.
Established in 2011 as a non-profit NGO, CRK exists to transform the lives of vulnerable children, youth, and families through rescue, rehabilitation, family reintegration, and empowerment programs. We are registered with the Department of Social Services in Kenya, and our projects are recognized by the Ministry of Gender and Children Affairs.
Through social services, guidance, and financial support, we help children return home safely, empower youth with skills for self-reliance, and strengthen families to prevent children from drifting back to the streets.
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2011
Impact: Since then, CRK has supported thousands of children and youth with social services, vocational training, counselling, and family reintegration, positively touching more than 50,000 lives.
How we work
Our social workers build trust on the streets and in communities, involve children and families in decisions, and stay present through follow-up visits, school monitoring, counselling, and practical support.
Strengthening families and communities so children are less likely to end up on the streets.
Responding when a child is in crisis with safety, care, and trauma-informed counselling.
Supporting children to return to safe families or alternative care and walking with them over time.
Helping children and youth stay in school, gain skills, and move toward independence.
Safeguarding
Our staff and volunteers are trained in child protection, follow clear policies, listen carefully to children's voices, and work in line with national guidelines and best practice.
Our values
Dedicated to transforming lives through sustainable interventions.
Equal opportunity and respect for all, regardless of gender, race, religion, or ability
Shared goals and collaboration with communities, government, NGOs, and donors.
Strong financial controls and open reporting
Providing psycho-social support to ensure children and families thrive emotionally, physically, and spiritually
Prepared to respond effectively to emergencies and challenges.
Promoting long-term solutions that break the cycle of poverty and strengthen families
Local leadership
CRK is led by a dedicated team of local leaders, social workers, counsellors, and youth mentors who know the communities they serve.
