In 2005, we helped build a house for a group of siblings whose oldest caregiver was only 12 years old. Their parents had passed away, and they were trying to survive in a rural settlement where hundreds of families had fled civil war. The land they settled on had no water, no electricity, no roads—just […]
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“Calling it a home would be a difficult thing,” Antony said gravely, remembering the fragile shelter where a 12-year-old girl and her mother lived. Antony and his wife, Nan-c, lead Tumaini African Foundation, one of our trusted partners in Nairobi, Kenya. Their work primarily focuses on youth growing up in one of the city’s informal
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An estimated 3.6 million children in Kenya under the age of 18 are orphaned or classified as vulnerable. These kids face harsh realities such as homelessness, limited access to education, and malnourishment. But through passionate leaders and generous donors like you, change is happening. Meet Sammy, the founder of several projects in Nakuru, Kenya, including
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At Ten Thousand Homes, we believe in the power of collaboration and the friendships that grow from it. True collaboration happens when we come alongside each other to make dreams a reality, and no one exemplifies this better than Regenerate in London. Twelve years ago, we met Andy and Clare through mutual friends. Little did
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by Phoebe G One major word comes to mind when I reflect back on my journey with Ten Thousand Homes over the past 11 years: COMMUNITY. A lot of stories we share center around this idea: family, tribe, inner circle, the band, the clique etc. It’s difficult to find a word that encompasses that deep,
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Ten Thousand Homes has always led with the value of hospitality—a principle that resonated deeply with Barny, a longtime friend and volunteer. His first visit to South Africa with us left a lasting impression, and his experience truly stood out. From day one, Ten Thousand Homes has believed that true hospitality extends beyond welcoming those
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In 2015, we ran a year-long intern program in South Africa. During this time, the interns engaged in classroom teachings, hands-on experience, leadership opportunities, and a trip to other projects in Africa – all within a cross-cultural context. Tom Gregory, a UK resident, reflects on this experience and how it has impacted where he is
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Join host, Jennifer Price, Jeremy Price, and special guest, Emma Grace Price, for a conversation about the importance of nutrition and stories from some of the first feeding programs we ran in Africa (and some of the lessons learned). Prefer to watch? Check it out on YouTube:
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