Friends of Ngong Road

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

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NRCF Celebrates DirectEd Program Graduates

The Ngong Road Children’s Foundation (NRCF) aims to challenge, empower, and prepare its students for a successful future. This commitment was recently demonstrated when five of our post-secondary students Raymond, June, Boaz, Edmond, and Evelyne completed the DirectEd Development Foundation Bootcamp Program.

After months of intensive training, they proudly joined 34 other graduates from Kenya and Ethiopia who completed the third edition of the program. These young innovators gained practical skills in three important and in-demand areas:

  • Full-Stack Web Development Fundamentals
  • Generative AI Engineering Fundamentals
  • User Interface and Experience Design Fundamentals

The graduation ceremony, hosted by Blockchain Centre NBO, was a celebration of growth and creativity. Our beneficiaries didn’t just complete lessons; they built real projects, collaborated across teams, solved problems, and pushed beyond their comfort zones.

They leave this program not only with certificates but with the skills and confidence to create, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to the fast-growing tech ecosystem in Africa.

Among the proud graduates, Raymond stood out as one of the 12 top-performing students selected to join the DirectEd Talent Program. This achievement means he will now access paid internship opportunities with DirectEd and its partner companies.

​​We celebrate our graduates for their determination and success and will continue doing what we do best, which is to transform lives through education and opportunity.

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   Meet Princess: A Young Girl Shaping Her Future

Educating a child has a powerful impact on reducing poverty: Meet Princess, a brilliant nine-year-old in fourth grade. Coming from a modest background, she has transformed her struggles into strength. Thanks to the support of the Ngong Road Children’s Foundation, she has worked hard to excel academically. 

In addition to her studies, she serves as an assistant games prefect, demonstrating strong leadership skills. Her enthusiasm for sports motivates her peers to challenge themselves and have fun. She also enjoys drawing as it helps her escape into a world of her imagination. She actively participates in the Saturday Child Development Programme’s art club, where she showcases her creativity and inspires younger children to express themselves through art.

Princess is a determined young girl with aspirations of becoming a doctor one day, motivated by her desire to make a difference in the lives of others. She is grateful to NRCF for giving her the support she needs to reach her dreams. Her story shows how important education and support can be in changing lives. She represents the strength and potential of every child. Investing in education is not just charity; it’s a way to change society for the better. With the right support and opportunities, young leaders like Princess will create a brighter future for their communities and the world.

Join us in transforming lives.

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NRCF Founder And Sponsors Visit Kenya

Our Founder and President, Paula Meyer, recently visited us in Kenya, accompanied by a group of generous sponsors. Their trip focused on engaging with the children we support, observing the impact of our programs in Kenya, and discussing our plans for the exciting future of NRCF.

Paula engaged with our dedicated staff and leadership team to discuss the foundation’s five-year plan to support 1,000 children by the year 2030 and reviewed strategies for sustainable growth. They discussed various strategies to amplify our impact and extend our support to help more children in need.

The sponsors met with current students and alumni who shared their success stories and expressed gratitude for the transformative support of the NRCF and our impact in Kenya. They created lasting memories by sharing lunch and shopping trips with their sponsored students. They also joined our Saturday Child Development  Program where they laughed, played games, and built connections with the children. Additionally, they visited the homes of some beneficiaries to meet their families.

During the trip, Paula and the sponsors got to experience the beauty of Kenya. They visited the Giraffe Center to interact with the gentle giants Elephant Orphanage to see baby elephants and the historic home of Karen Blixen. They also enjoyed thrilling safaris in national parks like Amboseli, Samburu, and Maasai Mara, hoping to see amazing wildlife.

Join us in transforming lives today!

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Help us reach our fundraising goal by Dec. 31st

Your donation is a path to success

Students success

Funding a quality education is at the center of what we do, yet education doesn’t stop at the classroom door. A critical part of our student’s success is the comprehensive support programs and people we uniquely provide all our students. These initiatives equip students with the tools they need to prepare and secure meaningful employment.

  • Every student has a guidance counselor to encourage our students and monitor their ongoing progress.
  • Our students receive healthcare, food support and access to a wide range of wellness programs.
  • Life skills training to equip students with essential self-awareness, social, and career development skills to confidently navigate personal and professional challenges.
  • Employment readiness programs and assistance to support students transition from education to sustainable careers by enhancing their employability. 
  • Mentorship to guide and support students in their personal and professional growth. 

These initiatives equip students with the tools they need to succeed in school, then prepare and secure meaningful employment. 

These supportive programs are funded through individual contributions, above sponsorships.  Every contribution makes a significant difference in helping our students break the cycle of poverty. 

Please donate today. We still need to raise $35,000 to reach our $100,000 goal before December 31st. Your donation will help us secure the entire $100,000 match from the Ted and Kathy Truscott Challenge Grant.

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Give the Gift of Education this Holiday!

Honor someone with a unique gift

Gift of education

We know that shopping and trying to find the right gift is hard. We invite you to give a gift that is meaningful and makes a difference in the life of a child.

With education and support from Friends of Ngong Road, our students have the opportunity to attend school, develop strong life skills, and secure employment. They transform their lives and uplift their family and community. They are often able to leave the slums and, in most cases, help others in their family. Education not only transforms a life but also ends the cycle of poverty for generations.

This holiday season, consider giving the gift of education. 

Donate to our annual appeal in honor of someone on your holiday list and we will send them a card acknowledging your gift.  

Give the gift of a sponsorship. Transform the life of an individual student through the ongoing support of their school tuition and fees. You provide the funds, and your loved one develops a relationship with a student in Kenya. This is a great gift for a child or grandchild so that they learn what life is like for kids similar in age in Kenya. To gift a sponsorship this holiday season, email naomi@ngongroad.org or call 612-568-4211.