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Through our education & humanitarian programs, we support children and youth affected by poverty, HIV & AIDS in Kenya, one child at a time.

Our Kenyan Kids was founded by Douglas A. Warren (at the time a Minister at Wall Street United Church in Brockville, Ontario) following a vacation to Kenya in January of 2004. A member of the Wall Street congregation had sent $200 with him, to be used for helping children as he saw fit. After meeting some local individuals and making some inquiries, Doug was introduced to Gladwell Ngunjiri at the Nairobi Children’s Home. He asked her what she felt they needed most. Without hesitation, Gladwell answered, “We need more people to love the children.” So, with the donated seed money, and a top up from Doug and his cousin, the first sponsored volunteer at NCH was hired. Since then, Our Kenyan Kids has grown into its own corporation and registered charity, addressing the needs of poor and sick children and young adults in Kenya. Our Kenyan Kids focuses its efforts mostly in the slums, in the Westlands district of Nairobi, the districts of Embu & Mwingi, and the district bordering the Kibera slum in Kawangware. Kenya faces a severe HIV/AIDS epidemic that continues to have a devastating impact on all sectors of society. According to the UNAIDS 2013 data, the number of people in Kenya living with HIV is 1,600,000; which includes 820,000 women and 190,000 children under the age of 14. Also in 2013 there were 58,000 deaths and 1,100,000 orphans due to AIDS. It is easily determined that the most vulnerable victims in all of this are the children and youth of Kenya. When extended family members are unable to care for parentless children, they end up in children’s homes, orphanages, or trying to fend for themselves on the streets. It would be easy to become overwhelmed by the great need of children in Kenya, but Our Kenyan Kids is inspired by the story of the starfish. We believe in making a difference one child at a time.

10/23/2026

See everyone on Sunday

10/17/2026

Time for church in Turkana! An experience one will never forget. Just remember not to get “jumped out”!

10/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for Our Kenyan kids Fall basket. We are happy to announce the winner of the fall basket is Jack Weidenaar. Congratulations Jack!

09/29/2026

Hitting the craft sales this weekend? Our Kenyan Kids will be in Gananoque with Kenyan store items for purchase as well as Rita's dolls and dogs.

Please drop by for a visit and get a start on Christmas shopping

09/26/2026

Almost draw day!
Don’t forget about our Fall Basket Draw! The perfect basket full of fall goodies, valued at over $475.

Includes: $100 gift certificate from The Bay Auto Service (thanks Todd), $50 gift card from The Village Store (thanks JoAnne), ), "Quilt Fair in the Village" jigsaw puzzle designed by local artist Colleen O'Connell, plus items donated by our generous Board members including a set of 4 fall-themed placemats, a cozy blanket, handmade charcuterie board and serving knives, napkins, beeswax candle, assorted dips, garlic dill pickles, jam, honey, garlic scapes, ingredients for a spaghetti dinner, snacks and so much more!! Items are contained in a beautiful, vintage , woven, native made harvest basket --- a collector's item all by itself.
Get your tickets at The Village Store in Athens or e-transfer to [email protected]
Tickets are $5 EACH or 3/$10
WINNING TICKET will be drawn Tuesday, October 6

09/19/2026

BigDan spent the last week in Turkana. After 2 crop failures in 2026, the people are facing severe hunger. Together we can find a way to make their lives better. One day at a time. One child at a time.

09/16/2026

Meet Our Kenyan Kids 2027 Travel Team!

09/14/2026

In August we shared news that we are beginning a new chicken farming project in Kenya. Our goal is to help 62 families (almost 300 people), who previously received water tanks, to become more self-sufficient. Chickens will provide eggs for consumption and for sale, plus chicken manure to fertilize kitchen gardens. Each participating family will receive 15 chickens, feed and medication, along with training in chicken care, disease prevention, egg handling and marketing. Beneficiaries are each responsible for constructing their own poultry houses. Nelson, our “man on the ground” has stressed, “Each beneficiary is using the resources available to him/her to construct their chicken house.” He has shared photos of the chicken houses, and we are impressed by the diversity of the homes.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to us, following news of the chicken farming endeavor. All sponsors of the chicken project will receive photos of the family they are helping. Please reach out to us if you/your family/friends wish to help. The total cost to support each Kenyan family is $175, BUT every donation, no matter the amount, makes a difference. Your kindness will change lives. Questions? Email me at [email protected]
With gratitude,
Donna McMillan, Chairperson - Our Kenyan Kids
Ways to donate:
1. by cheque (mail to Our Kenyan Kids, P.O. Box 164, Brockville, Ontario K6V 5V2)
2. by e-transfer to [email protected]
3. through Canada Helps https://www.Canadahelps.org/en/charities/our-kenyan-kids

09/04/2026

HELLO FALL ---- are you looking for the perfect basket full of fall goodies?

Here it is.... check out our latest basket, valued at over $475.

Includes: $100 gift certificate from The Bay Auto Service (thanks Todd), $50 gift card from The Village Store (thanks JoAnne), ), "Quilt Fair in the Village" jigsaw puzzle designed by local artist Colleen O'Connell, plus items donated by our generous Board members including a set of 4 fall-themed placemats, a cozy blanket, handmade charcuterie board and serving knives, napkins, beeswax candle, assorted dips, garlic dill pickles, jam, honey, garlic scapes, ingredients for a spaghetti dinner, snacks and so much more!! Items are contained in a beautiful, vintage , woven, native made harvest basket --- a collector's item all by itself.
Get your tickets at The Village Store in Athens or e-transfer to [email protected]
Tickets are $5 EACH or 3/$10
WINNING TICKET will be drawn Tuesday, October 6

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Brockville, ON

Website

http://ourkenyankids.com/

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