Ngong Road Children's Foundation

We empower Nairobi children living in poverty to transform their lives through education and support, leading to employment.

Computer training program for our 2022 high school graduates

Computer literacy has evolved into an essential skill in the current digital age for a variety of tasks. However, to fully leverage the benefits of these packages, it is important to have the necessary training and skills. That is where the computer packages training comes in and that is why we offer this training package. Colleges and universities require some level of computer literacy and we want to ensure that as our high school graduates transition to higher learning institutions, they are well-equipped.

The training is being conducted by Belmont International College in the NRCF computer lab housed in the Elimu Hub. It started this month and is scheduled to take place for 3 months where the training begins at 8 am and ends in the afternoon. Some packages offered are Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, publisher, internet, and email. Once the training is done, the students will sit for 2 exams, one prepared by Belmont International College and the other from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). 

In addition, the NRCF program’s ICT department is holding a web development boot camp for these students. Our lab instructor conducts this training, which runs concurrently with the training for computer packages. This training covers basic HTML, CSS, and Javascript programs and a WordPress introduction. They are designed to help the students build their professional portfolios to advertise themselves, demonstrate their abilities, and learn how to build simple websites.

We also look forward to partnering with DirectEd and signing a Memorandum of Understanding. Directed is a UK-based charitable organization on a mission to deliver coding programs and scholarships to under-resourced high-potential students between high school and university in Africa. By signing this partnership, the students will additionally have a 1-week introductory coding course including a remote Python course.

As the students learn these skills, they will also get time to conduct their career research as they look forward to settling for their desired courses. We are confident that they will benefit from these programs and apply the skills they gain in their courses.  


The Aspiring “A” Student

My name is Michael, and I consider myself to be a highly ambitious student.

when I joined the program. I was enrolled at one of the program’s focus schools. In 2019, I sat for my Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and gained an above-average performance.

This achievement earned me a spot at a well performing boys high school in Siaya County, an extra-county-level boarding boys’ high school. I am in my fourth and final year of high school and have worked hard to maintain a respectable grade point average. I’ve been the school captain since I was in third grade. I also serve as president of many clubs, including the mathematics club, the science and engineering club, and the modern dance club.

I want to get an “A” on my final high school exams and be the top student in the program as well as among the top students in my school. I’d want to attend the University of Nairobi and study chemical engineering, which would allow me to create and construct chemical manufacturing processes, or human pathology.

I am delighted to be a part of the program, and I would like to express my gratitude to my sponsor for supporting me through this educational experience. I want to be a successful alumnus who gives back to the program so that other students may benefit from the same high-quality education I have received.

Food Aid Support Programme

After the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, we enabled food aid support for our parents because the majority of them had lost their jobs. In addition, most people had to stay at home due to the enforced restrictions. The majority of the food assistance at the time came from different partners and donors. The entire undertaking was referred to as “food from friends.”

The economy has not yet fully returned to normalcy two years after the epidemic, so most of our parents are still unemployed or unable to earn enough money to support their families. As a result, NRCF is continuing to provide food assistance to these parents as well as any other program parents who are struggling to put a meal on the table due to other factors like illness or other hardships.

After COVID-19 loosened up back in 2022, we ceased food aid support for all our parents but we kept track of the parents who still needed it. This was done per department. All case managers were required to identify several parents in their caseload that needed food assistance and support them accordingly. Each case manager is given a fixed number of packages to distribute to parents each month from the food that is allocated to them individually.

This will be the norm in 2023 too as we continue to support struggling parents. The food aid program has so far helped more than 130 parents in the first quarter of 2023. We aim to be able to assist all NRCF parents who are having a hard time feeding their families.

We call upon well-wishers to help us continue offering this support to our parents. To donate towards this course, visit https://nrcfkenya.org/donation/

The Inspiring Story of Clare

By Sallyanne Atieno

My name is Clare.

My guardian learned of a sponsorship opportunity at Ngong Road Children’s Foundation and sought their scholarship right away. After passing my interview, I was given the opportunity to join the program and attended one of the program’s focal schools for my primary education. I was appointed as the class prefect when I was in upper primary, and I thoroughly enjoyed expressing my leadership abilities I successfully finished elementary education, and my performance earned me a slot at a girls school in Tharaka Nithi County.

I was overjoyed when I entered the school since it is one of the few institutions in the country that consistently achieves high marks in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) tests, and I knew it would keep me on my toes academically. My favorite subjects have been mathematics, English, and biology, and I’ve done well in my overall academic performance. Apart from academics, I am a member of the school’s football team, debate club, and the Young Catholic Society’s organizing secretary (YCS).

I am now in my senior year of high school and am hopeful that I will graduate with honors and be able to pursue a bachelor’s degree program in aeronautical engineering at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). After finishing my bachelor’s degree, I hope to continue my education and pursue a master’s degree at Oxford University in England.

I work hard not just to create opportunities for myself, but also to express my appreciation to my sponsor and the NRCF program for believing in me and guiding me through my schooling to where I am today. NRCF is actually impacting young people’s lives, and I am pleased to be a part of this life-changing program.

Yusuf’s Educational Journey

By Sallyanne Atieno

Yusuf enrolled in the NRCF program in 2018. I

Yusuf enrolled at one of our elementary focus schools. He was a hardworking student, as evidenced by his academic performance. He performed well during his KCPE. His performance earned him a spot at a boys high school in Machakos County. He started high school this year and has already raved about it. He describes it as a very good school with hardworking students and eager teachers who are ready to assist the students.

His favorite subject is Mathematics, and he aspires to be the school president before graduating from high school in 2026. He also wishes to study engineering or architecture at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. As part of his extracurricular activities, he has joined a dance group and the school tennis team.

Yusuf is optimistic about getting good grades in high school and is looking forward to meeting new people and making the most of his four years there.

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