Welcome to Nuru Ya Uzima

Lighting the Path to a Brighter Future

We are dedicated to restoring the dignity of children and young people in vulnerable situations. Through the fight against homelessness and the recognition of each child's fragility, we offer compassionate and respectful support. Because every child deserves a chance. Because the child of today is the leader of tomorrow.

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Our Mission, Vision & Objectives

Guided by the solidarity of our young people, animated by faith, we wish to walk alongside them for a future of dignity and purpose.

Our Mission

Our mission is to support children's education, provide them with a roof over their heads to rebuild their lives, provide them with appropriate material and medical assistance, defend their fundamental rights and promote training, expression and creativity as levers for personal development.

Our Vision

to see every child and young person recognize their worth, unlock their potential, and grow into the adult they dream of becoming. By equipping them with the essential tools to improve their living conditions, we help them build a future filled with hope and promise.

Our Core Values

  • Compassion
    Welcoming each child with warmth, respect, and attentive care, recognizing their emotions and personal story.
  • Dignity
    Acknowledging and defending the inherent worth of every child, regardless of their background.
  • Protection
    Providing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where every child feels secure.
  • Education
    Ensuring fair access to learning and personal development as a foundation for a better future.
  • Solidarity
    Promoting mutual support, inclusion, and a strong sense of community among children, caregivers, and partners.
  • Autonomy
    Guiding each child toward independence by equipping them with the tools to grow into confident individuals.
  • Hope
    Nurturing a positive vision of the future, despite the wounds of the past.
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About Us

Shining Light into Young Lives

Nuru ya Uzima (Light of Life) is a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and young people. Our mission is to restore hope, dignity, and purpose through love, solidarity, and empowerment. We work with orphans, abandoned, and neglected children, helping them rebuild their identity and look toward a future filled with meaning and opportunity.

Rooted in Christian faith and community values, our approach is holistic and person-centered, addressing the spiritual, educational, social, and emotional needs of each child.

  • ✔ Defending the rights and dignity of all children
  • ✔ Providing access to education, psychosocial care, and reintegration
  • ✔ Supporting emotional healing
  • ✔ Empowering young people to discover their potential and shape their future
  • ✔ Creating safe spaces for growth, creativity, and self-expression
Empowering Lives

Our Programs

Healing

Reception and Comprehensive Care Program

Nuru ya Uzima’s reception program provides a stable, caring, and safe living environment for vulnerable children and young people. It serves as the gateway to a comprehensive support system focused on the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being of every child welcomed into our care.

Education

Education & Reintegration

Supporting access to education and reintegration into families or communities for lasting impact and inclusion.

Empowerment

Youth Camps & Empowerment

Organizing faith-filled camps and workshops that equip youth with leadership skills, purpose, and confidence to transform communities.

Support Our Mission

Make a Difference

Your generous contribution enables us to rescue, restore, and empower vulnerable children and youth. Every gift, big or small, lights a path toward hope and healing.

$30

Hope Giver

  • Provides school supplies for one child
  • Supports daily meals for a week
  • Contributes to psychosocial support sessions

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$70

Life Changer

  • Sponsors a child’s monthly education
  • Funds group counseling sessions
  • Helps facilitate reintegration efforts

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100+ Children Reached
15 Youths Rehabilitated
20 Active Volunteers
30+ Community Supporters

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