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NewsMar 4, 2026

Launching the Mentor Match program in three new counties

Our pilot mentor matching moves into Kiambu, Machakos and Meru, pairing trained volunteer mentors with children aged 5–18 for weekly one-to-one sessions.

ResourcesFeb 18, 2026

Teacher training: recognizing trauma in the classroom

A half-day workshop for teachers on the everyday signs of trauma — withdrawal, aggression, lost concentration — and how to respond without re-traumatising a child.

ReportJan 30, 2026

Annual report 2025: a year of planting hope together

A look back at our first year: 40 children supported, 8 mentors trained, 1 school reached and 2 community partners who made the work possible.

Parent GuideJan 12, 2026

A parent's guide to talking about big feelings

Simple language, questions that open a conversation instead of closing it, and what to do when a child says nothing at all.

Teacher GuideDec 4, 2025

How schools become trauma-informed — a practical checklist

Ten concrete steps a school can take this term, from a quiet room and a named safeguarding contact to referral routes for children who need counseling.

EventNov 20, 2025

World Children's Day community celebration

Families, mentors and volunteers gathered for games, storytelling and open conversation about children's mental wellness in our community.