Friends of Watoto - Kenya

Friends of Watoto - Kenya We exist to rescue, feed, educate and care for orphans and vulnerable children from less privileged backgrounds in Kenya.

Friends of Watoto Initiative- Kenya (FOWI) is a registered volunteer led charity organization Empowering orphans and vulnerable children living in the streets and rural areas in Bungoma county. what we do:
- Street Children Rescue
- Children counseling and mental health awareness
- Education scholarships
- advocacy against early marriages
- Sports and talent development
- Health and hygiene
- Environmental conservation

30/07/2026

Thank you for your continued support! To learn how you can become part of our story, email us at [email protected]

At Friends of Watoto, our unwavering commitment is to reach, support, and educate the most vulnerable children across Bu...
23/07/2026

At Friends of Watoto, our unwavering commitment is to reach, support, and educate the most vulnerable children across Bungoma county, We believe Education is about opening doors to a brighter future, building confidence, and empowering the next generation to break the cycle of poverty.
Through our Education Program, lives are truly being transformed. Children who once faced uncertain futures are now thriving, learning, and standing tall with hope for tomorrow!
To everyone who has stood with us, supported our mission, and shared our vision—THANK YOU! Your generosity makes every single smile in this photo possible.
BUT Our journey is far from over. Right now, we still have 24 children waiting and in urgent need of sponsors.

For just $35 a month, you can change a child's life forever. Your monthly sponsorship directly covers:

🎒 Full Education & Tuition Support
🍲 Daily Nutritious School Meals
👉 Join our family of supporters today! Every bit of support gives a vulnerable child the gift of an education and a reason to hope.

đź”— www.wearefriends.info/donate
paypal: [email protected]
cash App: $[email protected] or $friendsofwatotokenya

What started as a simple, heartfelt idea has blossomed into one of the greatest achievements in our community.At Friends...
16/07/2026

What started as a simple, heartfelt idea has blossomed into one of the greatest achievements in our community.
At Friends of Watoto Kenya, we believe that giving a vulnerable young woman a skill is the closest thing to giving her a superpower.
A while back, Rev. Billy sowed a one-time seed of $250.
That single donation didn’t just sit in a bank account. It fully sponsored a vulnerable teen mother through our intensive Fashion Design and Garment Making training program at the Friends of Watoto Skills Center.
Last year, Rev. Billy traveled to Kenya and got to meet the very young woman his donation supported.

"To see her standing there, confident, skilled, and holding her own future in her hands—it was the ultimate testimony that a one-time seed can truly give a second chance to the most vulnerable girls in rural Kenya."

Through the incredible support of our generous donor who stepped up to purchase our essential training equipment, our skills center is fully equipped to transform lives. But we cannot do it alone. We need you to help us keep these sewing machines humming and these dreams alive.

Join the Movement Today
Whether it is $25, $250, or a recurring monthly gift, your kindness will directly touch a life and transform an entire community.

Are you ready to be the turning point in someone's story?

👉 DONATE: https://www.wearefriends.info/donate
Paypal: [email protected]

Thank you to everyone who has believed in our vision, donated equipment, and funded sponsorships. Together, we are stitching a brighter future for Kenya's young women. Asante sana.

23/06/2026

Short-term aid often creates cycles of dependency that limit long-term community growth. When development initiatives rely on transactional handouts, they address immediate symptoms while leaving the underlying causes of economic vulnerability untouched.
​The Friends of Watoto Economic Empowerment Project rejects this paradigm by focusing on sustainable, structured financial inclusion. Through our Wezesha Programs, we are actively empowering widows, guardians and youth by providing essential farm inputs, micro-loans and livelihood skills designed to build sustainable, independent income streams.
​Instead of temporary fixes, we provide local women's groups and youthnwith the tools, capital, and resources required to build independent economic security. The success of this approach is already evident. By investing in sustainable frameworks, we aren't just offering a helping hand—we are allowing families to build lasting self-reliance and driving collective community growth from the ground up.

Donate:

https://www.wearefriends.info/donate


26/05/2026

There's so much wonderful progress happening behind the scenes! Your contribution is nurtured to blossom into a positive impact within the community. Please keep supporting our girls as we work together to create solutions that end poverty and uplift the dignity of the women in Chemwa Village and beyond. Special thanks to our dear donor and friends of watoto family.

We warmly invite you to join us at the Friends of Watoto Skills Empowerment Center in Chemwa Village. We're excited to walk alongside you on your transformation journey.

Jonah is truly passionate, focused, and intelligent. We're continually keeping him in our thoughts and prayers for his e...
28/04/2026

Jonah is truly passionate, focused, and intelligent. We're continually keeping him in our thoughts and prayers for his educational journey and future success. A heartfelt thank you to the friends of Watoto for making such a meaningful impact on his life.

To donate:
Paypal/cashapp: [email protected]

Every morning, as the mist rises over the hills of chemwa village, hundreds of children walk toward their future wearing...
27/04/2026

Every morning, as the mist rises over the hills of chemwa village, hundreds of children walk toward their future wearing the Friends of Watoto colors. They aren't just students; they are the architects of a new Bungoma. By investing in their education today, we are ensuring that the vulnerability of their past does not dictate the limit of their future.
​At Friends of Watoto, we don't just dream of a better world—we teach it.
Praying for our students as they go back to school this week.

To donate: @
Paypal/CashApp: [email protected]

Poverty remains the most formidable barrier to a girl's education. When households survive on less than $2.15 per day, t...
11/04/2026

Poverty remains the most formidable barrier to a girl's education. When households survive on less than $2.15 per day, the inability to cover direct and indirect costs creates a constant cycle of school expulsions and total exclusion. Beyond the fees, poverty-related challenges—such as hunger and a lack of school supplies, uniforms, or menstrual hygiene products—severely hinder a girl’s ability to attend school regularly or study effectively.
Furthermore, economic hardship is a primary driver of early marriage. In a desperate bid to reduce the number of mouths to feed or to gain resources through a "bride price," families often feel pressured to marry off their daughters, creating a tragic cycle where early marriage is both a cause and an effect of educational exclusion.
Friends of Watoto is changing this narrative. We are actively safeguarding the futures of young women by addressing these systemic threats head-on. Through our comprehensive programs, we offer:
Education Scholarships: Removing the financial barriers to traditional schooling.
Skills Empowerment: Providing vocational training in fashion design, hairdressing, and computer literacy.
Life Foundations: Offering financial literacy and professional counseling to ensure long-term independence.

Together , we are securing a brighter future, one life at a time.
Donate:
Paypal/CashApp : [email protected]

We may not have achieved much yet, but the journey is inspiring, touching lives one at a time. Thank Friends of Watot...
10/04/2026

We may not have achieved much yet, but the journey is inspiring, touching lives one at a time.
Thank Friends of Watoto

in the Photo| Riziki.

18/03/2026

An update from the Empowerment Center: we’re excited to see our youth, teen mothers, and guardians being empowered to become self-sustaining. If you know anyone who could benefit from this training, please call or WhatsApp 0797942423. We truly appreciate our ministry supporters for helping make this dream a reality. God bless.

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Marell/Salmond Road
Bungoma

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 15:00

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