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Aug 21 2025

Break the cycle of poverty in Kenya – FoNR

Many initiatives aim to break the cycle of poverty in Kenya. Countless children face daily struggles to access education, food, and healthcare. Through programs such as child sponsorship, these young learners are given the chance to rise above hardship and pursue a brighter future.

Friends of Ngong Road (FoNR) is an example of a nonprofit helping children in Kenya achieve this transformation. By connecting vulnerable children in the slums of Dagoretti with sponsors. FoNR ensures they receive quality education, regular meals, and mentorship that nurtures both academic and personal growth.

Why Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in Kenya Matters

The cycle of poverty has been a major setback for many children in Kenya, with many missing opportunities to tap into their potential. However, through education, healthcare, and community support, there is a growing movement aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty. Programs such as child sponsorship are helping children gain access to the tools they need to succeed, offering them the chance to work toward brighter futures.

break the cycle of poverty in Kenya

Organizations like FoNR go beyond simply paying school fees. They focus on holistic growth by offering programs that prepare children for the job market. This investment in well-rounded development strengthens entire communities, not just individual lives. The impact of breaking the cycle of poverty in Kenya is evident in the success stories of children who have graduated. With continued sponsorship and the dedication of nonprofits, the vision of an empowered generation in Kenya is becoming a reality. It therefore brings much delight to the numerous organizations involved when children in Kenya excel.

Be part of the vision. Break the cycle of poverty in Kenya!

FRIENDS OF NGONG ROAD &
NGONG ROAD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION

Founded in 2006, Friends of Ngong Road is a nonprofit corporation organized in Minnesota and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity that works collaboratively with Ngong Road Children's Foundation, a separate, public benefit organization registered in the Republic of Kenya [Reg. No. OP.218/051/18-048/11237]. This website is operated by Friends of Ngong Road and maintained by Ngong Road Children's Foundation.

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Friends of Ngong Road
100 1st St S #581308
Minneapolis, MN 55458


(612) 568-4211
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EIN: 20-4690846

Ngong Road Children's Foundation
PO Box 1765-00502
Karen, Nairobi, Kenya


0792-745-612 (Mobile)
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Covenant Guest House Road, gate no.9


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© 2026 · Gifts in U.S. dollars are made to Friends of Ngong Road, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) public charity based in Minneapolis, Minnesota (EIN 20-4690846). Friends of Ngong Road will send you a written acknowledgment for your tax records. Contributions are tax-deductible in the United States to the extent allowed by law.

Friends of Ngong Road funds the programs in Nairobi by making grants to Ngong Road Children’s Foundation, a separate organization registered in Kenya. Our Board of Directors decides what to fund, and retains full discretion and control over the use of every gift — including gifts given in response to a particular appeal.