ABOUT CHILD SPACE

About Child Space Organization

A community-centered organization committed to protecting, empowering, and nurturing vulnerable children, young people, and families in Kenya.

Our Story

Building a Skilled, Compassionate, and Impactful Community

Child Space Organization is a community-centered organization in Kenya committed to the welfare, protection, empowerment, and holistic development of vulnerable children, young people, and families.

Since 2018, we have worked with communities, families, schools, volunteers, and university students to create safe spaces where children can learn, heal, develop life skills, discover their talents, and build confidence for the future.

We believe that every child deserves a safe space to grow, dream, and thrive. Our work therefore combines child protection, mental health and psychosocial support, life skills, education, talent development, family engagement, and community-based interventions.

By working alongside families and communities, we seek to strengthen the support systems around children and contribute to lasting and positive change.

A family supported through Child Space Organization community programmes
Our Purpose

Our Mission & Vision

Everything we do is guided by our commitment to creating safer, healthier, and more supportive environments where children can reach their full potential.

Our Mission

Empowering Every Child

To protect, educate, and empower vulnerable children while strengthening families and communities to create sustainable and positive change.

Our Vision

A Kenya Where Every Child Thrives

A society where every child, regardless of background, is protected, supported, educated, healthy, and empowered to reach their full potential.

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Our values guide how we work with children, families, communities, partners, volunteers, and each other.

Compassion

We treat every child, young person, and family with dignity, empathy, care, and respect.

Community

We believe lasting change happens when families and communities are actively involved in creating solutions.

Integrity

We act with honesty, transparency, accountability, and responsibility in everything we do.

Sustainability

We design programmes and partnerships that create lasting benefits for children, families, and communities.

Our Journey

Growing With Our Communities

Since 2018, Child Space Organization has continued to develop programmes and opportunities that respond to the needs of children, young people, families, and communities.

2018 — Our Beginning

Child Space Organization began its work with a commitment to supporting vulnerable children, young people, and families and creating safer, more supportive communities.

2018 – Present — Investing in Young People

Since its early years, Child Space Organization has provided opportunities for university students and young professionals to gain practical experience while contributing to community development.

Ongoing — Expanding Community Impact

The organization continues to strengthen programmes focused on child protection, mental health, education, life skills, talent development, family support, and community empowerment.

Investing in Young Professionals

Attachment Opportunities for Students

Child Space Organization provides opportunities for students to gain practical experience while contributing meaningfully to community development.

Through attachment placements, students can develop professional competencies, understand community-based programming, participate in organizational activities, and gain practical exposure to working with children, young people, families, and communities.

We believe that investing in young professionals contributes to building a skilled, compassionate, and impactful workforce for the future.

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Students participating in an attachment programme with Child Space Organization
Our People

Working Together for Children and Communities

Our work brings together dedicated staff, volunteers, students, community members, partners, and other professionals who contribute their knowledge, skills, time, and experience toward creating safer and more supportive environments for children.

Programme Team

Designing and delivering programmes that respond to the needs of children, young people, families, and communities.

Community Volunteers

Working alongside communities to support outreach, awareness, mentorship, and programme activities.

Students & Young Professionals

Bringing fresh perspectives and skills while gaining practical experience through attachment and volunteer opportunities.

Partners & Collaborators

Working with institutions, professionals, schools, universities, and other stakeholders to strengthen impact.

Join Us in Empowering Children

Whether through a donation, partnership, volunteering, or an attachment opportunity, there are many ways to support Child Space Organization and help create safe spaces where children can grow, dream, and thrive.