Friends of Kenyan Orphans Stories

We Can't Do It Without You!

We Can't Do It Without You!

Friends of Kenyan Orphans continues to keep administrative costs low with 90 cents of every donated dollar going to programs we support in Kenya. We strive to keep costs low so most of what you donate goes to the daily care of children that depend on our support.

Update on Mercy, Part III

Update on Mercy, Part III

I would not be where or who I am today if Fr. Riwa did not believe in his purpose and founded St. Clare. I would be telling a very different story if Sue Ozar and Bud Ozar did not believe in me. There would not be 340+ girls at St. Clare today if it were not for our donors who believe in the mission of Friends of Kenyan Orphans.

Update on Mercy, Part II

Update on Mercy, Part II

The mango tree symbolizes the beginning for the pioneers and that is why it is a big part of my story. Despite all the challenges that we faced, I knew and reminded myself each day that I was at St. Clare for a reason.

An Update on Mercy, St. Clare Class of 2013

An Update on Mercy, St. Clare Class of 2013

This week we are featuring Mercy who was a student from 2006 until 2013. Mercy is now living in the US working as an Audit Senior for Big Four accounting firm Deloitte. She has come a long way, as has St. Clare, both because of our generous donors.

The Need is Greater Than Ever

The Need is Greater Than Ever

As the global pandemic impacts everyone, the already vulnerable children in Kenya are at particular risk.

New Hats for All!

New Hats for All!

St. Clare has moved to fully integrate the HIV / AIDS students with all the other girls. While in Kenya this past February, our team worked to reduce the stigma of HIV+ and to enable these girls to be like the others.

Update on St. Clare Grads in Quarantine

Update on St. Clare Grads in Quarantine

Over the past months, Friends of Kenyan Orphans made arrangements to rent housing for several recent St. Clare graduates, rescuing them from the unsafe living conditions in Mathare slums.

Recent St. Clare Grads Continue to Quarantine in Safety

Recent St. Clare Grads Continue to Quarantine in Safety

As the lockdown continues in Kenya to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, we are happy to share this message from one of the recent St. Clare graduates who has been rescued from the Mathare slums to quarantine in safety.