Dr Andrew Guuru
Chairman / Founder
Do not train boys to learning by force and harshness, but lead them by what amuses them, so that they may better discover the bent of their minds.
Boys and young men supported
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Active mentorship programs
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Of service, since 2008
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Registered with the NGO Coordination Board
We walk with boys, not for them.
Who we are
Restoring the glory God placed in every boy
Boy Child Care Kenya is a registered non-profit transforming the lives of boys and young men through mentorship, life skills, spiritual grounding and community support. We serve boys from diverse backgrounds — in school, in training institutions and in professional careers — and our impact reaches their families and whole communities.
Our Vision
To have in place self-inspired Boys and Young Men who use the potential in themselves to thrive and create opportunities for themselves and others.
Our Mission
To create a suitable environment with place and space for Boys and Young Men's growth and development to become responsible members in their respective communities, in line with Biblical teachings in Luke 2:52.
What we do
Programs that grow the whole boy
Holistic growth — physical, mental, social and spiritual — through programs that restore hope, keep boys in school and away from substance abuse, and connect them to real opportunities.
Education Support
Providing boys and young men with access to education — to be in school and remain in school to completion.
Mentorship
A mentorship service that ensures boys and young men grow and thrive as respected, active members of their families and the world around them.
Psychosocial Support
Identifying boys and young men with special needs — physically, mentally and emotionally — and providing services that restore hope and dignity.
Sports Development
Promoting sports to keep boys and young men productively engaged, reducing idle time that can lead to delinquent behaviour.
Partnership Building
Identifying and building suitable partnerships that promote the empowerment of boys and young men — including our key partner, Upendo318 Inc.
Why our programs exist
- Restore hope and dignity
- Provide credible life information
- Prevent substance abuse and delinquency
- Connect boys to meaningful opportunities
- Raise role models of appealing character
How we work
Our operating principles
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Place and space
Commitment to providing a place and space for boys’ and young men’s growth and development — physically, mentally, socially and spiritually.
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We walk with them, not for them
We don’t do for boys what they can do for themselves — we let them discover their potential and shape their own destiny at their own pace.
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Everyone is unique
Success is measured by each boy’s self-actualization and growth compared with where he has come from — never in comparison with others.
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Learning by experience
Boys learn through personal experience and discover themselves through personal initiative — while remaining guided throughout the process.
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Healthy change
Commitment to exposing boys and young men to healthy change, innovation and new approaches to life, for a better “fit in”.
Watch our story
See the work in action
Meet the boys, mentors and community behind Boy Child Care Kenya — and see how mentorship, education support and sport are restoring hope in young lives.
Success stories
Boys we walked with — now leading others
Mentor the boy child in the ways of the Lord and in him you will get a great leader.
If you can, stay away from alcohol and substance abuse at any cost.
It's better to break your back trying than never trying at all.
If you live long enough, you will make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you will be a better person.
Also walked with us: Paul Muthoni · Pharmaceutical technology | Peter Kimani · Plumbing | David Maina · Environmental studies, MMUST
Our leadership
Meet our leadership
Ian Muiruri
Founder & Treasurer
Children are great imitators. So, give them something great to imitate.
Stanley Mbugua
Secretary
Appreciating a boy builds his self-esteem and confidence to succeed in life.
Get involved
There's a place for you in this mission
Whether you’re an individual, a church, an organization or a corporate partner — your support can change a boy’s life.
Partner With Us
Churches, schools and companies — support sports, education or psychosocial programs.
Help us reach the next 500 boys
Give by M-Pesa, card or PayPal. Every gift goes to mentorship, school support and sports for boys across Kenya.
News & blog
From the field
From Mentees to Mentors: Where Our Boys Are Today
Teachers, graduates, tradesmen and athletes — meet some of the young men we walked with, in their own words.
Read story From Mentees to Mentors: Where Our Boys Are Today
More Than a Game: How Sport Shapes Character
Sport fills idle time with discipline, teamwork and belonging — and gives mentors a way in.
Read story More Than a Game: How Sport Shapes Character
Why Boys Need Someone to Walk With Them
Too many boys are left to figure life out alone. Here is why we walk with them — and how…
Read story Why Boys Need Someone to Walk With ThemOur partners
Proud to partner with Upendo318 Inc
Upendo318 Inc is our key partner in empowering boys and young men across Kenya. Together we share one belief: every boy deserves someone to walk with him.