Watoto Wenye Nguvu

Founded in 2004, Watoto Wenye Nguvu is a non-governmental organisation based in Thika, Kenya working on children & youth, education, poverty & hunger +4 more.

Watoto Wenye Nguvu is a Kenyan non-governmental organisation founded in 2004 and based in Thika. It works to empower vulnerable women, children and communities in Kiambu, Muranga, parts of Machakos and Nairobi counties. Its activities include a school feeding programme supporting several schools, a children's rescue and rehabilitation centre at Kusitawi Village, education and stationery support, school uniform and desk donations, support for students moving into tertiary training, women's health and wellness initiatives, and income-generating and entrepreneurship projects. The organisation also runs training centres in hair and beauty, tailoring and food and beverage, and operates a farm with renewable energy measures. It is governed by a board of trustees and led by an Executive Director, and works with national and county government agencies, donors, foundations, volunteers and the community.