Impact & Evidence
Tracking our institutional performance, evidence-based frameworks, and long-term milestones for street-connected children and families.
Unwavering commitment since 2002.
Successfully rehabilitated through holistic programs.
Children reconnected to families every year.
Temporary sanctuary for vulnerable children aged 6-17.
Our Theory of Change: From Crisis to Thriving Communities
At Nyumba Ya Tumaini, our work is guided by a clear and logical Theory of Change. This framework outlines how our specific interventions are expected to lead to desired long-term outcomes for street-connected boys and their communities . It's our roadmap for impact, ensuring every action contributes to a sustainable future .
Core Beliefs & Assumptions
- Street-connected boys, given a safe environment and holistic support, can heal from trauma and develop their full potential.
- Family reunification, supported by economic stability, is the most sustainable path for a child's well-being \
- Education and vocational skills are crucial for breaking cycles of poverty and ensuring self-sufficiency.
- Community integration and mentorship are vital for a child's successful re-socialization and long-term stability.
- Sustainable impact requires continuous learning, adaptation, and collaboration with partners and communities.
Our Pathway to Change
| Causal Stage | Details & Operational Steps |
|---|---|
| Inputs | Financial donations, volunteer time, dedicated staff, community partnerships, safe facilities. |
| Activities | Street rescue, provision of basic needs, counseling, psychosocial support, literacy classes, sporting activities, mentorship, life skills training, medical care, home tracing, family reunification support, education support (primary, secondary, tertiary), vocational training (mechanics, carpentry, masonry), economic empowerment for families. |
| Outputs | Boys removed from streets, boys receiving holistic care, families reunited, boys enrolled in school/vocational training, families receiving economic support. |
| Short-Term Outcomes | Improved physical and mental health of boys, increased literacy, reduced vulnerability, strengthened family bonds, initial skill acquisition. |
| Medium-Term Outcomes | Boys successfully integrated into families/alternative care, sustained school attendance/vocational training completion, families achieving economic stability, reduced recidivism to street life, improved community perception of reintegrated youth . |
| Long-Term Outcomes & Impact | Street-connected children and young people are sustainably rescued, rehabilitated, reintegrated, and re-socialized within their communities. Youth become self-reliant, contributing members of society, breaking cycles of poverty and fostering stronger, more equitable communities in Kenya . |
Annual Indicators & MEAL Approach
Our Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) framework ensures operational transparency and high standards of programmatic accountability across all intervention tiers.
| Intervention Stage | Core Objective | Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) |
|---|---|---|
| Rescue | Protect children from immediate street-based risk and stabilize their situation. | Number safely reached/referred; number receiving immediate protection; percentage with documented case assessments. |
| Rehabilitation | Support physical, emotional, psychosocial, and developmental recovery. | Percentage completing care plans; school-readiness changes; psychosocial outcome scores; health referrals completed. |
| Reintegration | Safely reconnect children to family or appropriate alternative care. | Number reintegrated; percentage remaining safely placed at 6/12/24 months; family follow-up completion. |
| Resocialization | Strengthen education, skills, belonging, and responsible participation in community life. | School attendance tracking; TVET completion; employment/enterprise transition; participation in structured community activities. |
| Prevention | Reduce drivers of family separation and street connection. | Households economically supported; household resilience tracking; community referrals; reduced repeat street connections. |
Evaluations, Learning & Case Studies
We believe that institutional growth relies heavily on continuous learning and documentation of qualitative shifts.
Evaluations & Adaptive Management
Regular baseline studies, mid-term program reviews, and annual audits are integrated into our operations. This enables our management team and board to adapt strategies dynamically based on ground realities and beneficiary feedback.
Continuous Learning
Through structured reflection sessions with social workers, caregivers, and community partners, lessons learned are directly applied to enhance case management workflows, parental counseling modules, and vocational training offerings.
Qualitative Impact & Case Studies
Quantitative figures are consistently contextualized through detailed tracking of individual trajectories—highlighting the transformation of boys from severe street crisis into self-reliant, educated, and community-integrated young adults.