Foster Parents:
Gordon, Christine, Dan and Janet.
Our foster parents care for, nurture and guide the boys into adulthood, acting as role models and demonstrating good, stable relationships which the children will hopefully one day replicate.
Gordon and Christine have 3 children of their own - Favour, Emmanuel, and Mirabelle. Gordon who was once headmaster in a school, now works in the charity as the Assistant Manager, supporting the manager in the day-to-day operations of Gap Kenya’s programmes and homes. Christine is a kind and loving mum to the boys whom the boys adore.
Dan and Janet also have 3 children of their own – Liam, Hazel and Jadyn. Dan is a skilled sign painter and all-round handyman whilst Janet is loving being mum to her new family.
Gordon, Christine
Dan and Janet
Hamisi and James saying farewell to their mums, Bhati and Esther
Dan starts university
Simon gets some help from foster mum Janet
Geoffrey graduates as a teacher
Baraka (Meaning Blessings) Home
Opened in 2013, Baraka Home was our very first foster home. Over the years, the building has evolved — the current house is the largest yet, with four bedrooms and a spacious garden compound. What hasn’t changed is the heart of Baraka: a commitment to love, guide, educate, and care for children, helping each one reach their full potential.
Today, Baraka Home led by Gordon and Chrstine is home to 13 boys. Five are now over 18, while three are away at boarding school or university. The remaining boys are thriving in local primary and high schools.
Gordon and Christine do an incredible job providing a safe, nurturing environment for this lively group of teenagers.
Open Arms Home
The Open Arms Home, opened in August 2025, is a warm, family-style foster home led by Janet and Dan. This small but welcoming three-bedroom home now hosts children who once lived with their mothers on the Mwakirunge garbage dump. Gap Kenya had previously supported their schooling, but their environment was far from ideal for learning. Now, in their new home, the children are attending primary school and receiving extra tuition to help them catch up. Even after just a few weeks, the transformation in all the children has been remarkable.
One of the residents, James (19), has mild disabilities and endured years of hardship and bullying while living on the dump. Since moving into Open Arms, he’s begun a gardening apprenticeship, spending three days a week learning about plants and garden care. With Janet and Dan as positive role models, James is flourishing — embracing life, growing in confidence, and looking forward to a future of independence.
