Small child with a big smile

Western Project - Orphan Care

Rehema Children’s Home provides a safe, nurturing environment for children who have lost one or both of their parents. Most of the 140 orphans lost their parents to AIDS and their extended families are unable or unwilling to care for them. The orphans are aged 4 – 18. The children have been attending Rehema Academy for primary school since 1997. In January 2010, Rehema High School opened so the children are able to continue their secondary school education while residing at Rehema.

You can make a difference at Rehema by sponsoring an orphan for $40 a month.  You will receive regular communication from your orphan and if you are ever able to visit Kenya, you will be able to meet them!  Your monthly donations will provide:

  • Adequate Clothing and Shelter
  • Food and Clean Water
  • Education
  • Skills training for life after Rehema
  • Knowledge of the life that can only be found in Christ
  • Hope for a brighter future
Once all 140 orphans have a sponsor, we will expand this program to include children from the 19 Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centers.  Each of these centers serves approximately 30-100 children. These orphans are staying with neighbors or family members who cannot afford to care for them.  They are young children who have not yet started primary school so they come each day for pre-kindergarten and lunch.  A monthly donation of $150 will provide food for 30 children at one of the centers for an entire month.



Japeth is an orphan who has lost one parent.  He is 14 and is in Standard 8 (the last year of primary school).   By sponsoring an orphan, you can help provide hope for a child like Japeth.  Here is his story.

My names are Japeth Oketi.  I have benefited from this school since the year 2004. In the field of education, I have been assisted well. And now I see a future in my life. Also the staying has been very conducive. I have been cared for in supplements like food, clothing, and also a place to stay. Generally, Rehema has been a good place for me. When I leave Rehema, I hope that God will enable me to get to a place same as this one.