Causes: Ambulatory & Primary Health Care, Education, Health, Homeless & Housing, Homeless Shelters, International, International Development, Preschools

Mission: Kids home international is a non profit humanitarian organization that seeks to improve the quality lives of the homeless and orphaned kids through programs designed to develop their spirit, mind and body, so they can realize their full potential in the society.

Results: We have strengthened the capacity of over 300 families to be able to protect and care for orphans and other children made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS. A new home to accomodate additional children was build and now in operation as of 12/24/2012.We continue to support, care and protect 55 children, 15 are currently in high school. Placement of 20 children to the community was completed on 11/2012

Target demographics: Our programs target orphans and vulnerable children population in Kericho, Kenya. The AIDS/HIV prevalence rate in the district currently stands at 10% and AIDS-related deaths are on the increase with a corresponding increase in the number of children being left as orphans.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 80 orphans were served in the year 2012

Geographic areas served: Kericho, Kenya

Programs: >Ensuring good infant and young child feeding, health care, and growth monitoring and promotion; preserving sibling relationships (particularly when a sibling has been a primary caregiver); supporting consistent and loving caregiving; developing community child daycare and earlylearning options when needed. >Ensuring access to school; ensuring adequate nutrition; providing opportunities to participate in community life; supporting family connections and identity; providing opportunities to learn traditional skills and cultural behavior and practices. >Ensuring ongoing access to school or skills training; providing opportunities to connect with adults and observe and learn about adult roles; providing access to youth friendly health services, including HIV prevention.