(Ma-hee-ga)
MahigaChildren’s Home
112
Current Children
8
Staff
2012
Joined CFH Network
41
Primary School Children
34
Secondary School Children
37
Post-Secondary School Children
Core Partner
About this Home
Mahiga Children’s Home is tucked away near the foothills of Mount Kenya. Its green rolling hills make it a setting that is much different from what most people picture in Kenya. The palm tree that greets you just outside of the office makes this home peaceful and serene.
The staff have done a phenomenal job maximizing every area of the home. The children have space to play volleyball, a much loved sport at Mahiga! There are cabbages and other vegetables planted in several small gardens. The children help care for the dairy cows and other animals on the campus.
The area surrounding Mahiga is well-known for high quality secondary schools. Unfortunately, the primary schools are not as good, but our children work hard in school. For the last several years, one of the children from Mahiga has had the highest grades in the entire school.
Home Manager
Coming soon
We’re currently in the process of selecting a new home manager for this home.
A Child's Story
Godfrey
I do not remember the details but I know my life was horrible. They said this was visible from the time I came through the doors at Mahiga.
I was physically sick and emotionally unattached to anyone. I saw the world as dangerous and I had to hurt everyone in my path in order to survive.
My mom has a severe mental illness and an intellectual disability. Due to this, she often wanders alone in unsafe places. She was raped one night and that’s how I came into the world.
I came to the home when I was six years old but had never been to any type of school. I spent two years in nursery school and then this past year I was ready for Class 1.
I’m starting to trust my family here and I like being loved.
