We are a Registered trust deed in Kenya which was registered in 2017 specializing in meeting the day to day basic needs and social necessities for street children and families in Kenya.
Our main focus is identification of street families who are in need of the basic human needs, healthcare, Socio Entrepreneurship Empowerment (SEE), Character Competence Rehabilitation (CCR) and Recreational activities through Arts/Culture which nurtures their talent.
Some of the challenges we go through are:
- Financial constraints.
- Exponential growth in the number of street families.
- Means of transport for our day to day activities.
- Inadequate rehabilitation centres.
- Poor education facilities.
- High spread of communicable diseases among the groups.
- Inadequate food supply.
- Poor or no housing.
- Lack of identification documents on street families and youths.
Our Projects
Re-Integration
This is the act of mixing and joining individuals to the family and society or a group of people. As a way of reducing the number of street children and families on the streets, Zero Street Child Foundation has taken Integration as one of the main initiative to bring change to the streets. We have had very successful integration missions all over the country in different areas where the families, communities and the religion are involved in the activity
Education
From our interaction with the street children, we discover most of them have an urge to go back to school. Reasons why they dropped out of school and never been in school differs with individuals. We try our best with the help of well wishers to take them to school and also get the sponsorships. For the ones who have passed school age we enroll them in vocational training which creates employment, make them independent and out of the street.
Feeding Program
At Zero Street Child Foundation, we believe that every child deserves a warm meal and the chance to thrive. Our Feeding Program is dedicated to providing nutritious meals to vulnerable children in need. Each meal is more than just food – it’s a lifeline, a source of hope, and a step toward a brighter future.
Socio – Economic Empowerment
One of the main initiatives of ZSCF is empowering the youth on the streets, andkeeps them away from drugs and crimes. The empowerment is by putting up small businesses and also train them on saving skills. With this they become independent and this reduces the number of street families. This include selling eggs, cashew nuts, sausages, fruits, food kibandas, sweets, etc
Health Care
On the street there many heath issues which are mostly neglected and in most cases even cause death. Zero street child foundation has various programs to tackle this issue from the minor illness to major ones. Frequently we conduct free medical camps in various wards for the street families and slums communities; this is with the collaboration of the county’s health ministry, national government and stake holders.
Sanitary/Diapers
At Zero Street Child Foundation, we understand that every child deserves to feel clean, comfortable, and cared for. Our Sanitary and Diaper Program is designed to provide essential hygiene products to vulnerable families, ensuring they stay healthy and protected every day. Together, we can help keep kids safe, dry, and confident!