We invest in projects that strengthen our community, reduce long-term costs, and expand our capacity to support more children.
High-impact projects shaping tomorrow’s Shalom Home.
Every project at Shalom Home is selected based on long-term value.
We prioritise upgrades that:
reduce recurring costs
improve safety and dignity
expand capacity
enhance learning, nutrition and healthcare
move the Home toward self-sufficiency
Every project we invest in must strengthen the Home, reduce long-term costs, and improve life outcomes for the children we serve.
Our strategy spans five pillars:
Sustainability
Projects that permanently reduce running costs, such as water systems, farming upgrades and the posho mill.
Scalability
Infrastructure that enables us to support more children, such as classrooms and dormitory upgrades.
Self-Reliance
Tools and training that empower young people with employable skills and income opportunities.
Dignity and Safety
Improvements like walkways, beds and healthcare facilities that directly improve wellbeing.
Education
Strengthening learning environments and resources across both centres.
Our approach to creating long-term impact
Priorities in 2026
Shalom Home supports more than 1,000 orphaned and vulnerable children, so our 2026 projects focus on the essentials: water, food, education, healthcare, dignity and long-term sustainability.
Acts of Mercy Centre
Projects
Solar-Powered Borehole — $42,000 Clean water for 300+ children. Replaces contaminated stream water and prevents waterborne illness. Water is the foundation of health, nutrition and dignity.
Junior Secondary Classrooms (3) — $45,000 Allows students to continue from Grade 7–9 under the new Kenyan curriculum. Prevents dropouts and protects children from exploitation.
School Bus — $42,000 Safe transport for children walking long, dangerous distances each day. Attendance improves, risk decreases, and emergencies can be handled safely.
Dining Hall & Furniture — $18,000 Replaces inadequate outdoor eating conditions. Ensures hygienic, dignified meals and strengthens the family environment.
Dispensary & Medical Equipment — $42,000 Provides on-site healthcare with proper examination rooms and basic medicine. Prevents minor illness from becoming severe and reduces school absences.
Incubator (Poultry Project) — $11,000 Income generation through poultry rearing. Supports long-term sustainability and reduces food costs. [COMPLETED]
Shalom OVC Home
Projects
100 Dormitory Beds & Beddings — $14,500 Replaces unsafe, broken beds; many boys sleep on floors. Rest, dignity and safety.
Paved Walkways — $22,300 Fixes muddy, unsafe surfaces across the compound. Reduces injuries, improves hygiene and ensures access in all seasons.
Vocational Tools & Equipment — $19,000 Electrical, carpentry, welding, masonry, tailoring and salon toolkits. 150+ youth gain employable skills and contribute items for daily use.
School Uniforms — $16,000 Two full sets per child across primary and secondary levels.
Textbooks & Stationery — $19,000 Updated materials required under Kenyan curriculum reforms. Enables learning, reduces absenteeism, and lifts academic outcomes.
Farm Irrigation System — $6,700 Solar-powered pump, tanks and piping for year-round farming. Improves nutrition and reduces food costs. [COMPLETED]
Posho Mill — $11,500 In-house milling of grain grown onsite or purchased wholesale. Cuts feeding costs and ensures food quality. [COMPLETED]
Operations Vehicle — $30,000 Replaces grounded vehicle used for medical transport, procurement and emergencies. Essential for daily operations and responsive care.
Help us make a lasting impact.
These projects strengthen Shalom Home for generations to come. If our strategy resonates with you, we warmly invite you to support this work — through giving, partnering, or simply sharing our mission.
Every contribution strengthens the future for children who deserve safety, dignity and opportunity.