CARA Projects
CARA Projects is an Irish-founded non-governmental organisation working in Kenya to protect vulnerable children, support families, and strengthen communities. Through programmes focused on child protection, education, economic empowerment, and sustainable development, we create opportunities for children and families to thrive and achieve greater independence and wellbeing.
Our work is centred on the CARA Girls Rescue Centre, which provides a safe and supportive environment for vulnerable girls referred through recognised child protection services, alongside a range of community-based initiatives that promote safety, dignity, education, and long-term wellbeing.
We work in partnership with the local Maasai community, to support initiatives in housing, education, and family development. Through these programmes, we seek to empower individuals and strengthen communities in a sustainable and culturally respectful manner.
By working alongside local communities, volunteers, and partners, we strive to create lasting change and a brighter future for vulnerable children in this part of Kenya. CARA is a registered charity in both Ireland (CHY18652) and Kenya . Our primary aim is to support disadvantaged mothers and children, enabling them to participate fully in the development of their communities and contribute positively to society as a whole.
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Transforming Lives, Strengthening Communities
CARA Projects is an Irish-founded charity working in Kenya to protect vulnerable girls, support families, and strengthen communities. Through the CARA Girls Rescue Centre and a range of community programmes, we provide protection, education, opportunity and hope for a brighter future
CARA believes that every child has the right to be safe, protected, and treated with dignity and respect. As an organisation working with vulnerable children, we are committed to safeguarding children from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, exploitation, and maltreatment, including within organisations and programmes intended for their benefit.
Our mission is to create lasting positive change by protecting vulnerable children, supporting families, and empowering communities through education, opportunity, safeguarding, and sustainable development.
Edwina Kwallah - Regional Director at CARA Projects
Click image to enlarge - Edwina is passionate about expanding educational opportunities for children and believes that education has the power to transform lives. As she says:"Education is the great equaliser. Together, we can work to remove the barriers that prevent children from accessing the education they deserve."
Edwina is a passionate advocate for gender equality and locally led development. She works to promote the rights and opportunities of women and girls while supporting community-driven approaches that create sustainable and lasting impact - Edwina meeting the Irish ambassador to Kenya.
Click image to enlarge - Celebrating the African woman - Girl Boss
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