Every step we take brings us closer to a stronger, self-sustaining home for our children. Here’s a look back at some of the key milestones that have shaped Familia Moja:

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2007
October: Familia Moja officially opens its doors, enrolling 15 children in a local government primary school.

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2008
September: We celebrate our 1st birthday with 24 children in care and 3 full-time staff.

October: Sandra Steiger, an Australian based in Geneva, joins as a Development Partner.

December: The Kenyan Government officially registered Familia Moja as a Charitable Children’s Institution.

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2009

September: We celebrate our 2nd birthday with growing hearts and hope.

 

2010

January: All children are enrolled in private schools to improve educational outcomes.

June: Familia Moja purchases 3/4 acres of land near our rented home.

September: We celebrate 3 years, now caring for 31 children and supported by 4 full-time staff.

 

2011

January: Familia Moja Support Initiative (FMSI) is founded by Wambui and a local board to support the home and the Mang’u community.

June: Familia Moja receives a government grant as one of two selected children’s homes in the region.

September: Our 4th birthday sees us supporting 31 children, with an expanding outreach program.

December: Our oldest five children complete primary school (KCPE), and construction begins on our new permanent home.

 

2012

January: We host our first volunteer group, who help lay the home’s foundation and teach art in local schools.

September: Familia Moja turns 5, now home to 35 children and supported by 4 full-time and 3 part-time staff.

October: We receive a donation from the UN to support school fees.

 

2013

January: A second volunteer group helps paint dormitories and run art and drama classes.

February: 3 more children graduate from primary school and start secondary school. We now care for 37 children.

March: A major milestone—our children move into their very own home.

April: We lease adjacent land to grow fruits and vegetables—our first step toward agricultural sustainability.

December: Our first young adult finishes secondary school and prepares to start an Agri-Business course.

2014

January: Two more children graduate primary school and move into secondary school. We now care for 41 children, with 1 in college.

April: We host a Sexual and Reproductive Health seminar for the children.

May: We purchase equipment for our very own bakery, a key self-sustaining initiative.

September: Familia Moja celebrates 7 years with 42 children in care.

2015

January: A proud start to the year—five children graduate primary school, and two complete secondary school.

We now care for 42 children:

3 in college

15 in secondary school

22 in primary

1 in special needs education

1 young girl preparing to start school