Kenneth and Jacob’s House
Temporary transitional housing and care, safety and protection, psychosocial support, advocacy, and social life skills for gender-diverse and sexual minority runaways and homeless youth in Kenya.
Our definition of homelessness:
“Gender and Sogiesc youth who are suddenly rendered homeless because they have been kicked out of their home by their parents, evicted from their houses or kicked out by their partners thus left on the street with no immediate support mechanisms.”
What is Kenneth and Jacob’s House?
Kenneth and Jacob’s House is a grassroots, non-profit organization founded in January 2020 by Kenneth and Jacob, a Kenyan couple deeply moved by the urgent needs of gender diverse and sogiesc youths, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. What began as a compassionate response; opening their home to ten Sogiesc individuals in crisis for six months, grew into a pioneering shelter and support initiative.
At Kenneth and Jacob’s House, we provide safe, temporary shelter and holistic care to gender diverse and sexual minority youths (ages 18 and older) facing homelessness, family rejection, or crisis. Our services include psycho-social support, life skills training, rights-based advocacy, and opportunities for personal development and community reintegration. At the heart of our work is a commitment to dignity, safety, and the belief that every gender diverse and sexual minority young person deserves a chance to heal, grow, and thrive.
Our Mission
To support gender diverse and sexual minority youths (18+) facing homelessness and/or in crisis, by providing safe, affirming shelter and holistic care. We foster resilience, leadership, and self-expression through psycho-social support, life skills training, and community-driven advocacy, all grounded in acceptance and a commitment to human rights and inclusion.
Our Vision
To inspire inclusive society where every gender diverse and sexual minority young person is safe, celebrated, and empowered to thrive with dignity, equality, and full access to their human rights.
Our Team
Our team is comprised of passionate and community driven youths who have themselves experienced homelessness at some point of their life.
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