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Stage 1 — Temporary classroom
Immediate need: build a temporary classroom providing shelter and a safe place for children to learn right now, while we plan for the future.
A$4,400 (355,000 KSh)
50 children in local primary and secondary schools — fees, transport, and mentorship covered.
In the first term of 2026, TNCH paid 248,000 Kenyan shillings (~A$3,100) in school fees for 31 pupils, plus a further 37,000 KSh (~A$460) to transport secondary students back to school after half-term break.
Sponsored students know that many children do not get this opportunity. They work hard — and with mentorship from TNCH social workers, they stay on track.
For many village children, the meal we provide at lunch is the only reliable food they'll have that day.
Adults and children across the surrounding villages — Kabokorit, Kalemchuch, Nadapal, and Komudei — suffer from protein, mineral and vitamin deficiencies, leaving them susceptible to malaria, cholera, typhoid, dysentery, and more.
A simple lunchtime program keeps young children nourished, present, and able to learn.
Two trained volunteer teachers delivering foundational education to village children — often under a tree.
For many Turkana children, formal schooling is simply out of reach. Our volunteer teachers bring early literacy, numeracy, and care directly to the villages, preparing children to enter primary school when sponsorship becomes available.
Teacher salaries are modest — just 30,000 KSh (~A$375) per month for both teachers combined — and the impact is measured in classrooms filling up.
Ongoing support from TNCH social workers — at school, at home, and on the streets.
Zipporah Esekon and the TNCH team visit sponsored children in their schools, meet with families, and walk with street-connected children who need stability and safety. For children facing disease, grief, or family breakdown, this consistent presence is life-changing.
We are working towards establishing a dedicated, Christ-centred school to provide a safe, structured learning environment for the children of Kakuma and the surrounding villages.
Immediate need: build a temporary classroom providing shelter and a safe place for children to learn right now, while we plan for the future.
A$4,400 (355,000 KSh)
Long-term vision: a self-sustaining residential school providing education and vocational skills, equipping young adults to become employed community members.
Capital campaign (in planning)