Save the Family Foundation · Est. 2016

Restoring Hope. Strengthening Families.
Transforming Lives.

We support vulnerable children and families across Kenya through education, healthcare, food assistance, empowerment and community development. Together, we can build stronger families and brighter futures.

Children supported by Save the Family Foundation smiling together
Save the Family Foundation team working with children in the community

Who We Are

Founded in 2016. Rooted in Hope.

Save the Family Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2016, committed to restoring hope and transforming the lives of vulnerable children and families across Kenya. Our work focuses on supporting street families through rehabilitation, family reintegration, and sustainanble livelihoods that restore self reliance.

Our Approach

Transforming Lives, Strengthening Families

Save the Family Foundation supports vulnerable and street-connected children in Kenya with education, meals, and family care — helping them grow in safety, dignity, and hope through community-driven, long-term support.

A family reunited and supported by Save the Family Foundation

About Us

What Guides Our Work

Our Vision

A compassionate society where children and youths live with dignity, love and equal opportunities — regardless of their background.

Our Mission

To empower vulnerable children and youths through rescue, rehabilitation, reintegration, and skills development, enabling them to build a brighter, self-reliant future.

Our Core Values

  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Empowerment
  • Accountability

Our Objectives

  • Restore Hope and Dignity to street Children and Street families
  • Feed Street families
  • Create opportunities for vulnerable communities to thrive
  • Protect children
  • Builds safer healthier and more inclusive community

Programs

Holistic Support, Close to Home

Our holistic programs provide education support, daily nutritious meals, parenting support, and community empowerment initiatives — so children can leave the streets, stay with their families, and build brighter futures close to home.

Child receiving education support and mentorship

Child Education & Empowerment

We support vulnerable children through education, mentorship, and life-skills development.

Children receiving a nutritious meal

Feeding & Nutrition

We provide nutritious meals to street children and families facing food insecurity.

Family counseling and support session

Family Support Initiatives

We strengthen families through counseling and emergency support, and reintegrate and reunite children with their families.

Community members working together on a development project

Community Development Projects

We work with communities to create sustainable solutions and improve livelihoods.

Our Impact

Every Life We Touch

Every life we touch is a step towards a stronger, healthier and more hopeful community. Together with our partners and supporters, we continue to make a lasting difference.

Children supported by the foundation
Children Supported
Families empowered by the foundation
Families Empowered
Meals provided to children and families
Meals Provided
Community outreach programs in action
Community Outreach Programs

Get Involved

Join Our Journey

Your support can change lives. Whether you choose to donate, volunteer, partner with us or share our mission, your support brings hope, opportunity, and lasting change to vulnerable children.

Help Us Reach 200+ Children in Mumias

Our goal is to reach more than 200 children within Mumias in a year — providing them with a safe environment, food, education, mentorship, and medical and psychosocial support. You are welcome to participate in turning the streets into a launching pad of hope, and help reduce the ever-increasing number of idle and displaced children in the streets.

Meet Our Team

Our dedicated team works together to provide quality services, leadership, and guidance to every individual within our community.

Chief Executive Officer

Mr.Ben Namayi

Chief Executive Officer

Support Coordinator

Mr. William Kibirige

Support Coordinator

School Bursar

Mrs. Emily Esemere

Managing director

Nurse and care giver

Ms. Rebecca Grace

Nurse and care giver

program coordinator and caretaker

Mr. Arthur Ochomo

Program Coordinator and Caretaker

program coordinator and caretaker

Mrs. Mwachuma Mwitani

support and welfare officer

Contact Us

We'd Love to Hear From You

If you have questions, would like to partner with us or volunteer, or want to support our mission, please get in touch.

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