Creating Opportunities
The Joseph Centre supports children living on and around the Mwakirunge garbage dump, where poverty can severely limit access to education and opportunity.
The Centre provides a safe, welcoming environment where children can learn, play, eat nutritious meals and receive the care and encouragement they need to thrive.
Creating Opportunities
Many of the children we support live on or around Mwakirunge, Mombasa's municipal garbage dump, where families survive in extremely difficult conditions.
Learning & Development
Learning begins through structured play for our youngest children, developing communication, confidence and social skills.
As children grow, they begin literacy and numeracy in preparation for school. Older children who have never had the opportunity to attend school are also supported to develop these essential skills, whatever their age.
More Than Education
Every child is welcomed, valued and encouraged to participate and learn.
Opening Doors to Opportunity
Hussein and Gladys were among the first children from Mwakirunge to progress to boarding secondary schools. Their journeys have not always been straightforward. When Gladys suffered a stroke at the age of 13, Gap Kenya supported her access to medical treatment and physiotherapy throughout her recovery. Today, both are in their third year and preparing to enter their final year of secondary education. Boarding has given them a stable environment in which to study and the opportunity to experience life away from the garbage dump. During school holidays, they stay with one of our foster families, while continuing to visit their parents and maintain those important family relationships.
Their achievements show what can become possible when opportunity is matched with consistent support and encouragement.
