Nyumba Ya Tumaini
An institutional overview of our history, mission, core values, the 4R+P intervention framework, and administrative governance.
Our History & Evolution
Our journey began in 2002 at Shauri Moyo Baptist Church, where we initially provided essential feeding programs and frontline support to street-connected children. This grassroots experience revealed a deeper, systemic crisis: the urgent need for a structured safe haven away from the violence, abuse, and severe neglect of street life.
Over the past 20 years we have transformed the lives of over 800 children, reuniting them with their families, equipping children with education from early childhood to primary and secondary schools as well as tertiary (TVET and University level) while also empowering those not able to enrol into mainstream education by affording them vocational training skills in motor vehicle/motorcycle mechanics, metal works, carpentry, fashion and design, plumbing and masonry among other skills.
Many more families have been economically empowered through sustainable small start-ups that have enabled families to meet their very basic needs which in turn has prevented many families from the risk of separation.
Mission Statement
To rescue, rehabilitate, reintegrate and re-socialize street connected children and young people.
Vision Statement
To ensure that every street boy is rescued, rehabilitated and reintegrated into the community and/or family sustainably.
Our Core Values
Faith in God
Guiding our compassion and unwavering commitment to service.
Family
Prioritizing the nuclear family and community as the ultimate environment for a child.
Compassion
Approaching every vulnerable child with empathy, dignity, and unconditional support.
Integrity
Operating with strict transparency, accountability, and ethical stewardship.
Team Work
Collaborating closely with social workers, local communities, and institutional partners.
Respect
Upholding the inherent rights and dignity of every child and family member.
The 4R+P Intervention Framework
Our structured pathway designed to transition children from street crisis to thriving families and communities.
1. Rescue (Temporary Safe Haven)
Protect street-connected boys from immediate street hazards, abuse, and neglect, providing a secure intake environment at our temporary Safe Haven.
2. Rehabilitate (Psychosocial & Health)
Support deep psychological trauma recovery, behavioral stabilization, health care, and holistic personal growth.
3. Reintegrate (Family Reunification)
Safely reconnect rehabilitated boys with their nuclear families through thorough home tracing, background checks, and structured mediation.
4. Resocialize (Education & TVET)
Equip children with formal academic education (ECD to University) or practical vocational skills (mechanics, masonry, carpentry, fashion & design, plumbing).
5. Prevention (FEE & Community)
Tackle root causes of child homelessness by economically empowering vulnerable families and providing youth sports/talent safe spaces.
Organizational Structure & Governance
The administrative hierarchy and board oversight structure guiding Nyumba Ya Tumaini operations.
Social Workers
Lilian Nyokabi
Joseph Kariuki
Rescue Officers
G. Mutua
G. Ndungu
Psychological Support
Mwangi Maina
House Manager
Florence Gikiro
Board of Management Directory
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Shadrack Wamutunga | Chairman |
| Benedict Nguli Muya | Secretary / Director |
| Charles Diah | Treasurer |
| Simon Mwangi Njoroge | Member |
| Njeri Kimuhu | Member |
| Samuel Amwai | Member |
| Purity Mutisya | Member |