Teens Donate Nairobi Childrens Home

Children at the Children’s Garden Home, School and Rescue Centre in Nairobi were filled with excitement and gratitude after three teenagers from China and Greece visited the facility bearing gifts and hope for a better future.

The trio-Nina Ren, 11, Siyuan Ren, 15, and Lukas Christos Aliferis, 15- mobilised donations from well-wishers in China before travelling to Kenya to personally deliver foodstuffs and clothing to the children at the home.

Their arrival was met with joy and celebration, with many of the young beneficiaries unable to hide their excitement.

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Speaking during the visit, Nina said the idea to support the children was driven by a belief that every child deserves equal opportunities in life.

“We thought of giving the little we could because all children should have equal chances in life,” she said. “Every kid is special, and we want to encourage more people to come out and support children in need.”

Her counterpart, Lukas Christos Aliferis from Greece, described the experience as fulfilling, noting that even small contributions can have a meaningful impact.

“We are elated to contribute to a noble cause,” he said. “We have made small contributions, but we believe it will make a huge difference.”

Siyuan Ren echoed the sentiments, urging those with the means to extend a helping hand to vulnerable children.

“Every child must be given an opportunity to prosper in life,” he said. “Those who have something should always consider those in needy situations.”

The visit was further boosted by the generosity of their parent and guardian, Mo Chen, who pledged to sponsor the education of some of the children at the home.

Chen said she hopes her gesture will inspire more individuals to invest in the future of disadvantaged children.

“I want more people to make donations and support the education of needy children,” she said, adding that she intends to continue supporting the home through regular contributions.

The impact of such support was evident in the story of Sofia Zaina, 25, a former beneficiary of the home who is now pursuing a course in clinical medicine at the Kenya Medical Training College in Nyeri.

Zaina joined the institution in 2009 at the age of nine after her parents separated and credits donors for shaping her future.

“We are really appreciative of visitors who come here because apart from bringing food, clothes and other donations, some offer to pay school fees to the children at the home,” she said.

Zaina appealed to well-wishers to help renovate some of the ageing structures at the facility, noting that several buildings are in urgent need of repair.

“I am very grateful to donors because if it were not for them, I would probably not have gone to secondary school and college,” she added.

Another beneficiary, Paul Oduor, who joined the home in 2017 and is now pursuing a course in tours and travel, said visits by donors make the children feel valued.

“When visitors come, we really appreciate and feel we are part of the community,” he said.

The home’s founder and director, Moses Ndung’u, said the institution has grown significantly since it was established in 2001 with just five children. Today, it houses about 250 children, while supporting more than 600 others who live with relatives.

“I feel good when people come to visit and support. We really need more and more support every day,” Ndung’u said. “They need food, shelter, medical care and education. We welcome anybody with a passion to help.”