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The latest figures are difficult to come by but a 2012 Unicef report estimated that there were 250-300,000 homeless children in Kenya, most of them in the big cities.
According to Nairobi-based charity Kenya Children of Hope, 63% of the cities’ homeless children have been on the streets on a part- or full-time basis for up to five years, with some as young as eight years old.
The majority sniff glue, explaining it to be the only way to survive daily life on the streets. Many are abandoned, flee homes of poverty in search of employment or are kicked out of home. Join us in 2020 to help support a local project working to minister to and educate street children.
Serving Communities in Kenya
Mission Direct is excited to continue building on its relationships in Kenya, working alongside local partners to support projects that bring hope, opportunity and lasting change to communities.
In 2027, teams will serve alongside local community leaders and organisations, contributing to initiatives shaped by local need and priority. This may include community development work, educational support, children’s programmes and practical improvement projects that strengthen what is already happening on the ground.
Working in partnership with Mission with a Vision and other local organisations, the focus remains on serving in a way that is responsive, relational and rooted in what communities are already working towards.
Alongside the practical work, team members will spend time with local communities, building relationships and gaining a deeper understanding of life in Kenya beyond the surface level of the projects.
This is about shared service, local partnership and playing a small part in the long-term work already transforming communities.
You’ll be guaranteed a warm welcome from the children and staff, with songs and dancing to celebrate lasting friendship between us.
At the end of the trip we have an overnight trip to the Maasai Mara game reserve where we stay in raised safari tents with comfortable twin beds and thick blankets! The tents have en-suite facilities. There will be time to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
There is also an afternoon/evening trip to Maji Moto to enjoy the Loita Plains and experience some Maasai culture.
The teams in Kenya’s Street Children have been doing an incredible job. Here are a few of the most recent stories and stats from the projects...
Dormitories for disabled children built
mattresses delivered to girl's refuge
classrooms built
29 Aug - 12 Sep 2026
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You only have to give a £150 deposit to your trip contribution upfront.
The contributions listed are a reduced amount, based on the assumption that Gift Aid will be declared.
Orientation days and reunion days are included to help you get the most from your trip.