{"id":5726,"date":"2018-10-22T13:45:49","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T13:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ekko-wp.com\/?page_id=5726"},"modified":"2025-10-24T09:59:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T09:59:15","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/utugichildrenshome.org\/?page_id=5726","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

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About us<\/h1>

We provide a loving, Christian-based environment where vulnerable and orphaned children receive care, protection, and education to help them realize their full potential.<\/h6><\/header>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1555661798285{margin-top: -100px !important;padding-top: 70px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1519734939213{padding-right: 50px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-12″][vc_cta h2=”Our Story” txt_align=”justify”]Utugi Children\u2019s Home began as a simple feeding program for street children, inspired by Christian love and compassion. Over time, it grew into a full-fledged home, offering holistic care \u2014 physical, emotional, spiritual, and educational \u2014 to vulnerable children.
\nWe are registered with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection as a Charitable Children\u2019s Institution (CCI). The home is managed by the Anglican Diocese of Kirinyaga under the Social Welfare Board, in partnership with government ministries, sponsors, and the local community.[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-12″][vc_custom_heading text=”Utugi Children\u2019s Home began as a simple feeding program for street children, inspired by Christian love and compassion. Over time, it grew into a full-fledged home, offering holistic care \u2014 physical, emotional, spiritual, and educational \u2014 to vulnerable children.
\nWe are registered with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection as a Charitable Children\u2019s Institution (CCI). The home is managed by the Anglican Diocese of Kirinyaga under the Social Welfare Board, in partnership with government ministries, sponsors, and the local community.” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:15|text_align:justify|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Our Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n

To restore hope and dignity to vulnerable children through holistic care, education, and empowerment founded on Christian principles.<\/p>\n

Our Vision<\/strong>
\nA Christ-centered community where every child enjoys love, protection, and opportunities to reach their God-given potential.<\/p>\n

Our Core Values<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Compassion and Christian love
\n\u2022 Integrity and accountability
\n\u2022 Education and empowerment
\n\u2022 Service and stewardship
\n\u2022 Faith and hope[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]Through dedication and divine favor, Utugi has achieved notable milestones:<\/p>\n

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  • In 2020, 15 boys<\/strong> joined secondary schools.<\/li>\n
  • Two boys<\/strong> were admitted to universities under KUCCPS<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • One boy graduated as a Clinical Officer.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • One secondary school student<\/strong> is under government sponsorship through the Children\u2019s Department<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • 19 bags of maize (100kg each)<\/strong> were harvested from our farm project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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