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Pendekezo Letu

Nairobi, Kenya

Children & YouthJustice & Legal aidEducationMental health
NGOFounded 1997National reach
Profile last updated: September 7, 2026

About

Founded in 1997, Pendekezo Letu is a non-governmental organisation based in Nairobi, Kenya working on children & youth, justice & legal aid, education +4 more.

Pendekezo Letu (PKL) is a Kenyan non-governmental organisation founded in 1997 and based in Nairobi. It works to protect, support and empower marginalised children and youth, particularly those living and working in street situations, and their families. PKL runs integrated programmes in child protection, access to justice, education and sustainable livelihoods in marginalised communities across Kenya. Its work combines direct services, community-driven approaches, capacity strengthening and advocacy at community, county, national and international levels, including participation in the Universal Periodic Review. It also responds to climate-related risks affecting children and families in informal settlements.

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Founded

1997

Organisation type

NGO

Legal name

Pendekezo Letu

Focus areas

child protectionstreet childrenaccess to justicesustainable livelihoodsadvocacyKenya

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Children & YouthJustice & Legal aidEducationMental healthEmployment & SkillsEnvironment & ClimateCommunity development

Works for

ChildrenYouthFamiliesCommunities

How they work

Direct servicesAdvocacy & campaigningCapacity buildingAwareness & educationCommunity programmes

Programmes

Focus on Children in Street Situations

Children & Youth · Kenya

Street outreach, identification of children in street situations, immediate support, referrals, and trust-building to help children exit street life, followed by rehabilitation and reintegration.

Community Empowerment and Capacity Building

Community development · Kenya

Builds knowledge and skills in communities and strengthens capacity of schools, community leaders and government departments to protect children.

Street Outreach and Child Rescue

Children & Youth · Kenya

Regular outreach to street bases, identification of children in street situations, immediate support and referrals.

Psychosocial Support and Safe Spaces

Mental health · Kenya

Counselling, mental health support, child rights clubs and safe spaces that promote healing, dialogue and peer support.

Countries of operation

Kenya

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