Empowering youth and strengthening families for a brighter tomorrow.
Child Rescue Kenya (CRK) is a registered non‑profit organization in Kitale, Trans‑Nzoia County. Since 1988, we have transformed the lives of vulnerable children and youth through rescue, rehabilitation, family reintegration, and empowerment programs. Our work goes beyond charity—we build dignity, resilience, and opportunity by equipping young people with skills, supporting families with sustainable livelihoods, and advocating for children’s rights. Over 30 years later, CRK continues to stand as a pathway of hope, positively impacting more than 50,000 lives across Kenya.
Transforming lives since 1988 · Kitale, Kenya
Impact at a glance
50,000+
Children Reached
Lives touched, countless futures restored
30,000+
Families supported
Families strengthened, communities rebuilt
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Core programmes
Education, skills, counselling
Who we are
Since 1992, Child Rescue Kenya has walked alongside children and young people facing life on the streets, abuse, or extreme poverty. We restore safety, reconnect children with their families where possible, and build long-term pathways to independence.
Every child deserves a safe home, access to education, and the chance to reach their full potential. Our teams combine social work, counselling, education support, and vocational training to create lasting change.
Our work at a glance
Social Services
Rescue, shelter, and family reintegration with long-term follow-up.
Counselling
Trauma-informed care and healing for children and families.
Education
Scholarships and support keeping vulnerable children in school.
Ujuzi kwa Vijana
Vocational training and job placement for youth — our flagship.
Our programmes
From street outreach to skills training, our programmes meet young people where they are and walk with them toward a stable, independent life. Our flagship initiative, Ujuzi kwa Vijana, prepares youth for dignified work and independent living.
Tailored learning opportunities including formal schooling support, ICT training, tailoring, carpentry, mechanics, and agriculture. This ensures children and youth gain both academic and practical skills for long‑term independence
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Street outreach, rescue operations, and safe shelter for children at risk. This programme provides immediate safety, counselling, and pathways back into education or training
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At Child Rescue Kenya, we believe every child belongs in a safe and loving family. Our Social Services and Family Reintegration program works to reunite children with their families whenever possible, while strengthening households to prevent children from returning to the streets.
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Vocational training and job placement for youth in Kitale, our flagship skills programme.
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Step 1
We meet children and youth where they are, listen first, and respond with dignity and care.
Step 2
Children in crisis receive immediate safety, counseling, and practical support.
Step 3
Where safe and possible, we work with caregivers to reunite children with family.
Step 4
We support schooling and skills pathways so young people can build independent futures.
Team spotlight
Theresa Heasman
CRK Chairlady
Dedicated to safe homes, educational opportunity, and dignified futures for children and youth in Kitale.
Ian Wilson
Director
Dedicated to safe homes, educational opportunity, and dignified futures for children and youth in Kitale.
Stephen Barasa
Programmes Manager
Dedicated to safe homes, educational opportunity, and dignified futures for children and youth in Kitale.
Whether you give monthly, sponsor a programme, or champion our work in your network, your support powers rescue, healing, and resilience.
Contact us
Questions, partnership ideas, or want to learn more? Get in touch with our team in Kitale.
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