Ngong Road Children's Foundation

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Jun 17 2025

Gerva’s path From Hardship To Hope

“All it takes is a spark of hope.”

In 2008, Gervas, a bright and ambitious student from a humble background, faced immense difficulty affording school fees. His life took a transformative turn when he joined Ngong Road Children’s Foundation (NRCF). With continuous support from NRCF, Gervas focused on his education, successfully completing both primary and secondary school. Driven by a strong interest in technology and a deep desire to succeed, he pursued a Diploma in Information Technology at Africa Nazarene University (ANU).

To build on his skills, Gervas entered the workforce as a data entry clerk. His dedication and analytical mindset quickly earned him a promotion to data analyst within a year.

Today, he works at CFK Africa, an organization focused on empowering unemployed youth in Kibera, Nairobi’s largest informal settlement. In his current role, Gervas leads a team of over 200 trainees, helping them access opportunities and build better futures.

Gervas’ journey is a powerful reminder that NRCF’s investment in young people doesn’t just transform individual lives ,it breaks cycles of poverty and builds stronger communities through education, mentorship, and opportunity.

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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.