At age 12, Joy was sold into marriage
for 20 goats. Now, she is building her future.

You can help a child like Joy overcome crisis and injustice—fueling her future on the foundations of security, menstrual empowerment, knowledge and equality.

Today she is thriving

I felt so loved and safe at Kenya Works. They have helped me build a new life. Today, I’m in school with dreams of becoming a lawyer to strive for social justice in my community.

Joy, age 14

Kenya Works Pillars

Joy’s story is one of thousands. Kenya Works provides holistic care and long-term support that helps children reclaim their lives—providing security, empowerment, knowledge and equality.

Shelter Works

Securing a loving and safe haven for children in need, embodying the best of heart and home

MHH Works

Empowering girls and their communities by ending period poverty

Education Works

Paving the path from poverty with education and knowledge

Community Works

Activating communities to advocate for human rights for all

2024 Impact At A Glance

58,330

Nights

of Shelter

SECURITY

31,500

Makini Pad Beneficiaries

EMPOWERMENT

874

Whatever It Takes to Build Opportunity for All

Poverty is a denial of choices and opportunity. It is a violation of human dignity.

Kenya Works is doing whatever it takes to grow opportunities for all Kenyan children and their families.

Together with our donors and partners, we are effectively delivering on key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the vision of ending poverty.

food & shelter | menstrual health & hygiene | education | human rights