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The orphanage depends upon donations. There are currently 26 children in residence, it costs $100USD per day to feed all of them.

Several have additional healthcare costs and they all require clothes and school materials as they grow.

Consider making a donation or purchasing soaps, boxed baking mixes from the Franciscans of Christ in the Tomb. Your contribution will help open the door to a better start in life for these precious angels.

Fortune was born to a single mother who died in child birth. His grandmother took him in but was unable to care for him.

Daniel's parents both passed away from different diseases. His Grandmother was only able to take in his older brother.

Alencia's mother died from an unspecified water accident, her father was paralyzed and could not care for Alencia and her sibling's. Relatives took her siblings in but neglected Alencia.

Belinder is a wonderful young girl who was born from an affair her father had with another man's wife. Her father had an alcohol problem and abused her. She was rescued from child trafficking

Shanice lived with her parents for a year, but was abandoned by them because she lost her eye-sight. She now has access to medical care and is slowly regaining her sight! Glory to God!

Serline was born out of wedlock, her father told his wife to throw her into the river. She was rescued by one of our church members and brought to hearts for orphans.

Faith was born out of wedlock as the result of an affair. Her father did not want her and her mother's husband divorced her mother, who turned to prostitution to survive. Faith was abandoned by both families. We are grateful to God she was brought to Hearts for Orphans

Salima was born to a single mother. They were living with Salima's grandparents who were not able to support all of them and had to ask them to leave. Her mother could not care for her.

Mary was born HIV positive to a single Mother who abandoned her at birth.

Phelinda’s both parents died from unknown diseases, she is the 2nd born of the family. Her older brother and younger sister are cared by their grandmother who is a widow.

Mary's father was the pastor of a local church, he was killed by robbers one evening while returning home from ministry. Her mother died from stress a short time later.

Purity came to Hearts for Orphans April 2nd, 2020 after her mother died in a roadside accident. She was neglected and had scurvy. She is healing and doing better.

Dayse is the youngest of 3 children whose mother abandoned Dayse; her father was murdered by his step-brother in a land dispute. She was brought to Hearts for Orphans January 2021.

Askar Nyabikoro is a young lovely girl who was born into a polygamous family. Differences developed in the family and one of her step mothers poisoned Askar’s parents. Askar was rescued by a good samaritans who happened to be passing by and saw the step mother trying to kill Askar.

Destiny was born to a single Mom, she was taken in by family members but was terribly abused. She is HIV positive, it is unclear if she was born HIV positive or contracted it from the abuse by family.

Sheila's mother suffered from alcoholism and abandoned her. Her father began to sexually abuse Sheila after her mother left. She was rescued and brought to Hearts for Orphans

Danington's Mother suffered a stroke which paralyzed her on one side, his father hung himself due to family differences. His mother was unable to care for him, his grandmother took him in but neglected him due to her alcoholism.

James' mother is deceased. His older siblings wanted to poison him because he had a different father. He was rescued by a church youth worker.

Eugine is a wonderful boy, he was born to a single mother. He and his sister lived with their mother and grandparents however the grandparents kicked the mother and children out.

Purity is a wonderful girl, She was born to a single mother. Her and her brother lived with their mother and grandparents however the grandparents kicked the mother and children out.

Elizabeth was born into a very very poor family who could not care for her. During a pastoral visit to the family, it was agreed by the family and the church that Hearts for Orphans would care for her.

Livingstone was brought to our church by our community leader. No one knows exactly the date of his birth and no one knows the cause of his parents death.

Beckame is a wonderful young girl. Her mother died when she was young, her father died later due to alcoholism.

Plackcides is a shining young girl whose parents passed.

Brighton was born to a single mother who passed away. He was abandoned and neglected until a church member brought him to Hearts for Orphans. When he arrived he was in poor health and withdrawn; we thank God he is now jovial and lively! Glory to God!

Blessing's mother was HIV positive. Unfortunately her disease progressed and she developed AIDs. Her mother took poison when her health became too bad to care for Blessings.

Brighton is a wonderful young boy who was born to a single mother with a serious illness. She abandoned him on the roadside; he was taken in by a good Samaritan passing by but was then brought to Hearts for Orphans 2 years later.

Cathy’s mother was a commercial sex worker. After delivering she abandoned her by throwing her into a trashcan. Cathy was rescued by a passing soldier. She was brought to our care very young, we thank God she is growing.

Use the QR code to donate directly to the Smart Girls program or

Click here to donate or inquire about purchasing hand-made soaps and baking mixes from the FCT friars

The center depends upon donations.

Consider making a donation or purchasing soaps, boxed baking mixes from the Franciscans of Christ in the Tomb. Your contribution will help open the door to a better start in life.

Age: 16 years.

Class: Form 2

Her mother is sick can't see well. We rescued Grace from dropping out of school.

Age: 12 Yrs

Class: Grade 4

We rescued her after she dropped out of school. Very bright young lady. Her parents separated and she was staying with the relatives who never bothered to encourage her education.

Age: 6yrs

Class: Grade 1

Rescued from domestic violence by her family, she was very depressed. Very bright girl.

Age: 8 yrs

Class: PP2

We rescued her, from where she was staying with the grandparents. Her mother left when she was 2 years

Age: 9

Class: PP2

She is the older sister of Suleiman who attends the Smart Boys Center; their mother suffers from epilepsy.

Class: Form 3

Age: 16

Very bright lady, wants to be a doctor in the future. Her parents cannot afford her school fees.

Class: pp2

Age: 4yrs

Her parent could not afford to pay her school fee. The Center started to assist her and her family with a food program, Natasha's school fees and medications

Age: 15

Grade: 7

She stays with her single mother, who collects shells to feed the family; she needs assistance paying her education fees.

Age: 5yrs

Class: pp2

From a very poor family, they don't have even a permanent shelter ,we assist the family also with food and medication

Age: 17 yrs

Class: form 3

Grace was rescued from becoming a child bride; her parents were unable to pay for her education.

Age: 10yrs

Class: grade 3

She stays with her grandparents. Her mother is ill and is unable to care for her, the whereabouts of her father is unknown.

Her grandmother cannot afford to pay her school fees.

Zelpha is 14 years old

Brenda is 16 years old

They are sisters we rescued them from early marriage, they are in grade 8 both of them year, they stay in the smart girls center.

Age: 10yrs

Class: Grade 3

Her mother is a single mother who has health issues and is very poor.

Before coming to the Smart Girls Center, Mejumaa was unable to go to school because she had to work doing house cleaning so her and her mother can eat.

Age: 16

Class: form3

She comes from a poor family who could not afford to send her to school. We rescued her from dropping out of school.

Age: 6yrs

Class : grade 1

She stays with her aunt who is a revered Sister in the community. Her mother is sick and unable to care for her.

Her aunt does not work and is not married. The $2500 goes to help defray Agnes' living costs, food, clothing and school fees.

Age: 5 Yrs

Class: Pp2

Her parents abandoned her shortly after birth, her grandmother was trying to care for her, but ended up homeless. We rescued her from living on the streets with her grandmother.

Age: 13 Yrs

Class: Grade 5.

Ann was rescued from domestic abuse. Her mother abandoned her, her biological father is unknown; her step father was using her as his personal maid.

Age:16 yrs

Class: Form 3

Faith has difficulty using her legs, it is unknown if this is from disease or injury. She needs assistance with her school fees.

Age: 10yrs

Class: grade 4.

Ruth and her older brother Clinton live with their single mother who is sick. The center support them by covering their school fees and helping their mother with medications and food.

Age: 14yrs

Class: form 1

Mjeni has had a very difficult life. She was forced to do hard labor by her mother who then forced her to become a child bride. She was rescued this year and is finally getting help and attending school.

Class: form 2

Age: 15yrs

Her mother has serious mental illness, her father is not involved. She is now at the smart girls center and is able to attend school

Age:15yrs Class:

Becky stays with the mother, the father abandoned them. Becky had dropped out of school and started doing work as a house help.

Age: 10 yrs

Class: grade 4

The parents separated, we rescued her from her step mother who abuse her and did not allow her to attend school.

Age: 12 Yrs

Class: Grade 5

Subira stays in the smart girls rescue center. Her parents do not live together, she was being used as a house girl before coming to the center.

Age: 11yrs

Class: grade 5

Stays with the single mother, they have a disabled sister who always need medication. It is difficult for their mother to pay for food and school fees.

Age: 13 yrs

Class: grade 5

Stays with the sick mother, we rescued her from dropping out of school.

Age: 16yrs

Class: form 3

She stays with her grandmother, her mother had a stroke and cannot take care of her.

Class: form 2

Age: 15 yrs

Jackline comes from very poor background. She was forced into marriage as a child bride, but we rescued her in 2022.

Use the QR code to donate directly to the Smart Boys program or

Click here to donate or inquire about purchasing hand-made soaps and baking mixes from the FCT friars

The center depends upon donations.

Consider making a donation or purchasing soaps, boxed baking mixes from the Franciscans of Christ in the Tomb. Your contribution will help open the door to a better start in life.

Age: 7years

Class : Grade one

Stays with his young single mother in the photo; both were homeless until they were referred to our ministry.

Michael is part of the Smart Boys Center and his mother is learning job skills in the single young mothers program.

Age : 13yrs

Class: form 1

John was found homeless and using drugs. He was brought to the Smart Boys Center to rehabilitate and resume his school studies. How he came to be homeless and involved in drugs is unknown, as is the whereabouts of his family.

Age: 5 yrs

Class: PP1

Suleiman stays with his older sister (who is in the Smart Girls Center) and sick mother who suffers from epilepsy. She is unable to work or care for Suleiman, therefore we help with food for them both, shelter and Suleiman's school fees.

Age: 13 yrs

Class: grade 8

Jacob stays with his aunt. His parents whereabouts are unknown. His aunt has serious health concerns. Israel has learning delays and needs additional care for his education.

Age: 14yrs

Class: Grade 4

Clinton and his younger sister Ruth, live with their single mother who is sick. The center supports them by covering their school fees and helping their mother with medications and food.

Class: grade 3

Age: 11yrs

Rescued him while doing garden chores to feed himself.

Age: 7 yrs

Class: Grade one

He and his older brother Rama lost their parents in 2022,which caused them to become homeless. The Smart Boy Center found them begging for food in the streets and took them in.

Grade: 3

Age: 13yrs

He and his younger brother Juma lost their parents in 2022,which caused them to become homeless. The Smart Boy Center found them begging for food in the streets and took them in.

Age: 14yrs

Class: grade 8

Constantine lives with his grandmother who cannot afford his school fees. He dropped out of school but Smart Boys Center helps fund his education.

Age : 10 Yrs

Class: Grade 3

Before we took him in he lived on the beach with his single mother in poverty; he was unable to attend school due to the cost and often was not able to eat unless he caught the food for him and his mother. Smart Boy Center assists him and his mother.

Class: Grade 5

Age: 11yrs

Mutua used to stay with his grandmother but she passed away in 2021, which is when he had to drop out of school. We rescued him and helped him get back into school. We also cover all of his costs.

Age:13 yrs

Class: grade 6

Rescued him while he was working in a rice plantation to feed himself, stays in smart boys center.

Class: grade 6

Age: 12

Rescued him while looking after goats and sheep to feed his elderly grandparents

Class: Form 1

Age: 15

Stays with the aunt who is not able to pay school fee, we rescued him to assist in education and basic needs.

Age: 10yrs

Class: Grade 4

Stays with single mother, rescued him when he was dropping school due to school fee.

Age: 14 yrs

Class: grade 6

We rescued him while staying with grandmother in a very poor situation. very bright boy.

Class: pp1

Age: 5yrs

His mother abandoned him, his father is unknown. When we found him, he was begging in the streets for food.

Age: 8 yrs

Class: grade 2

Is parents whereabouts are unknown, we rescued him from the streets while he was collecting plastic to sell for food. .