Causes

Our Causes

December 2020 To January 2021 – Children’s Home Program

What We Do

Thuranira Kathiai Foundation holds annual charity donations during the December festive season. The donations target children’s home all over Kenya. This activity has been ongoing for years with our aim being to reach as many children’s homes we can.
To this end we collect donor funding from all interested individuals and organizations then spread out the funds to make sure we visit as many children’s homes as we can.

We have in the past managed to visit and donate to children’s homes mostly located in Meru county and managed to make inroads to some counties in Nairobi, in line with our target to reach out to as many children’s homes as possible in Kenya.

Where We Do It

Meru County

Meru County is one of the 47 counties of Kenya, located in the former Eastern Province. The county lies between 0o6′ North and 0o1′ South and between latitudes 37o West and 38o East. It borders Isiolo County to the North, Tharaka/Nithi County to the East, Nyeri County to the South West and Laikipia County to the West.

Children’s Homes We Donate To In Meru County

Kaaga Children’s Home

Kaaga children’s home is located in Kaaga location within Meru sub county, opposite Meru Teachers college.

The children’s home has around 1,700 children.

We currently have a budget of $10,000 to successfully help our cause during this festive season.

Kiengu Children’s Home

Kiengu Children’s Home is located in Meru County, Maua Sub County, Laare Location, Kangeta Sub Location.

The children’s home has around 1,400 children.

We currently have a budget of $8,000 to successfully help our cause during this festive season.

Laikipia County

Laikipia County is one of the 47 counties of Kenya, located on the Equator in the former Rift Valley Province of the country. Laikipia is a cosmopolitan county and is county number 31. The county has two major urban centres: Nanyuki to the southeast, and Nyahururu to the southwest. Its capital is Rumuruti.

Children’s Homes We Donate To In Laikipia County

Mama Wairimu Children’s Home

Mama Wairimu Children’s Home is located in Laikipia County, Nanyuki town off general Waruinge street.

The children’s home has around 2500 children.

We currently have a budget of $10,000 to successfully help our cause during this festive season.

Nairobi County

Nairobi County is one of the 47 counties of Kenya. The third smallest yet the most populous of the counties, it is coterminous with the city of Nairobi, which is also the capital and largest city of Kenya.

Children’s Homes We Donate To In Nairobi County

Mother Teresa Children’s Home

Mother Teresa Children’s Home is located in Kiamako, Huruma, Nairobi County.

The children’s home has around 3600 children.

We currently have a budget of $20,000 to successfully help our cause during this festive season.

Kayole Hope Children’s Home

Kayole Hope Children’s Home is located in Nairobi, Kayole Subcounty.

The children’s home has around 1900 children.

We currently have a budget of $10,000 to successfully help our cause during this festive season.

Total Children’s Homes Budget

We are looking to raise $200,000 to help our various identified children’s homes.

What We Need

We have created a wishlist of things you can either shop and send to us to donate or make donations which go towards purchasing the wishlist items.

Entertainment

Store gift cards
Board games (children and teens)
MP3 players (no camera)
Activity passes (bowling, skating, movies, museums, theater, sporting events)
Basketballs and sports gear
Arts and crafts supplies (paint sets, paint brushes, colored paper, card stock, canvas, watercolors and watercolor paper, markers, colored pencils, pastels, yarn, craft kits)
LEGOS®, RC cars, Uno, Phase 10
Puzzles (preschool to 1000+)
Xbox, PS4 and Wii games (rated E)
Current DVD movies (rated G, PG, PG-13)

Infant and Toddlers

Bath wash, lotion and 2-in-1 shampoo
Diapers, wipes and pull ups (size 4 – 6)
Diaper cream
Infant and toddler toys
Bottles, pacifiers and teething rings
Sippy cups
Sleepers and onesies
Socks and underwear
Other clothing (including preemie)
Similac® Advance® baby formula

Hygiene

Toothpaste (travel and full size)
Deodorant for men and women
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash
Flat irons, curling irons and hair dryers
Disposable razors and shaving cream
Tampons and pads
Travel-size hygiene items
Lip balm and nail care items
Hairbrushes, combs (incl. ethnic)
Hair grease/gel in small containers
Hair spray (pump/non-aerosol)
Hair accessories for girls and teens

Food and Beverages

Individually packaged snack foods
(cheese and crackers, nuts, jerky, lunch buckets, granola bars, cereal cups, dippable peanut butter)
Juice boxes (100% juice)
Fruit cups
Fast food gift cards ($5 increments)

Clothing

Children’s clothing (ages 4 – 12)
PJs and pajama pants (all sizes)
Sweatpants and hoodies for teens
Athletic shorts and pants (S – XXL)
T-shirts (women’s and men’s)
Athletic shoes (sneakers) for all (child through men’s 14)
Women’s cotton bikini underwear (size 5 – 9)
Bras (especially pull-ons, all sizes)
Boxers and boxer briefs (S – XXL)
Flipflops/shower shoes for teens
Women’s jeans (all sizes)
Men’s jeans (34 waist and up)
Socks (athletic and anklets, all sizes)
School- and work-appropriate shirts and pants for teens
Winter coats (child and adult sizes)

Household

Towels and washcloths
Kitchen utensils and bakeware
Dish and flatware sets
Pots and pans
Crockpots
Glasses and plastic cups
Vacuum cleaners
Alarm clocks
Twin bedding and pillows
Laundry hampers and baskets
Laundry detergent (He)
Swiffer dusters and floor mops
Plastic totes (med)
Sleeping bags (adult size)
Journals
School supplies (3-ring binders, paper, pens, mechanical pencils)

DECEMBER 2020 TO JANUARY 2021 – ELDERLY PERSONS PROGRAM

What We DO

Thuranira Kathiai Foundation has been working for the welfare and empowerment of older persons. We aim to encourage older persons to live as independent members of the community for as long as possible, and to care for those who are no longer able to look after themselves.

Where We Do It

We have been targeting elderly persons aged 70 years and above, living in Meru County in Tigania East of Tigania North Sub County and Isiolo County, Kula Mawe Sub County.

We currently have a budget of $70,000 to successfully help our cause during this festive season.

DECEMBER 2020 TO JANUARY 2021 – PERSONS WITH DIASABILITIES PROGRAM

About

A person with a disability is a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. This includes people who have a record of such an impairment, even if they do not currently have a disability.

What We Do

Thuranira Kathiai Foundation has been assisting persons with disabilities to fully participate in society and enjoy equal rights and opportunities on an equal basis with others.

What We Need

For the December period we are looking forward to successfully raising $100,000 help 4,000 persons with disabilities we have identifies in the counties of Meru, Tharaka Nithi and Embu.

JANUARY 2021 – BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM

Who We Are Targeting

Standard Eight and Form Four learners will be reporting to school in January 2021 since the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations take place in April 2021. After a week or two, the rest of the learners – Pre-Primary One and Two, Grade One, Two and Three, Standard Five and Six and Form One and Two – will resume studies.

What We Do

Thuranira Kathiai Foundation supports the educational needs of some of these learners located in the children’s homes in Meru county. We provide them with school fees and school supplies such as school uniforms, school stationery, school books and some pocket money.

What We Need

We have identified 2000 needy school going children for which we can successfully support them in school with an estimated budget of $100,000.