SPECIAL APPEAL: Sponsor A Child

Expanding Opportunities is focusing on locating sponsors for these 6 children. We would like to place them in Boarding School which is common in Kenya. This will provide the stability they need to do their best. If we do not receive a full sponsor for each child to attend Boarding School, we still need a sponsor for each one at the children’s home and we will utilize public education.

Sponsoring a child has so many benefits. You will be able to talk with your child on the phone or video call. You could even take a holiday and visit. The closer you and your family become with your child, the deeper the benefits.

Please consider sponsorship, but if it is not possible for you now please consider a donation of any amount to help us cover their expenses and share this opportunity with others.

Take a quick look at a short sponsor testimonial here

Scroll down for each child’s story.

KIPTOO

Kiptoo and Daisy are siblings who were found abandoned on the streets. Kiptoo was just 8 years old. On February 16, 2017, they were rescued and brought to the JWHS Expanding Opportunities Children’s Home, where they received shelter, food, clothing, medical care, education, and, most importantly, love.

While Expanding Opportunities worked tirelessly to trace their family, they were able to locate only a grandmother and an aunt. Although the children have begun to build relationships with them, neither relative is in a position to provide a stable, nurturing environment for Kiptoo and Daisy long-term.

Kiptoo is thriving both academically and athletically. He is an excellent student and a talented soccer player. He is currently in Junior High School. In Kenya, attending a boarding school is a common and highly respected option that offers a more rigorous and stimulating educational experience. For Kiptoo, this is an important next step in his growth, and it’s time for him to transition to a boarding school.

To make this possible, Kiptoo needs a committed sponsor to help cover his educational expenses for the next five years, at least until he graduates high school. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a lasting impact in the life of a bright, hardworking young man and build a meaningful relationship with a Kenyan child. Of course he can continue in a public school though the costs of supporting him in the home is close to the cost of supporting him in a boarding school. As his sponsor, if he does well in high school and receives a scholarship to cover all of his further education tuition, you can opt to continue his sponsorship.

If a long-term commitment is not possible, please consider a one-time donation to support Kiptoo. Any contribution will help ensure he has the resources he needs to succeed.

ZEINAB

Zeinab, Emmaculate, Jayden, and Ian are siblings who were found abandoned on the streets. At the time, Zeinab was 7 years old. On October 20, 2019, they were rescued and brought to JWHS, Expanding Opportunities’ Children’s Home, where they received shelter, food, clothing, medical care, education, and, most importantly, love.

Expanding Opportunities worked hard to find any family members, and they eventually located the children’s mother. While the children have spent some time with her, she is unable to provide a stable and nurturing home. The children will continue to visit their mother, and Expanding Opportunities will monitor these visits to ensure the children’s safety while allowing them time with their mother.

Zeinab is a good student, but she needs encouragement to stay focused. In January 2025, she entered Junior High School. In Kenya, attending a boarding school is a respected option that provides a more challenging and enriching education. For Zeinab, this could be a crucial step, offering the support she needs while surrounding her with other motivated students. It’s time for her to transition to a boarding school.

As her sponsor, if she does well in high school and receives a scholarship to cover all of her further education tuition, you can opt to continue her sponsorship.

If a long-term commitment isn’t feasible, please consider making a one-time donation to support Zeinab’s education. Any contribution will help provide the resources she needs to succeed.

EMMACULATE

Emmaculate, Zeinab, Jayden, and Ian are siblings who were found abandoned on the streets. At the time, Emmaculate was 8 years old. On October 20, 2019, they were rescued and brought to JWHS, Expanding Opportunities’ Children’s Home, where they received shelter, food, clothing, medical care, education, and, most importantly, love.

Expanding Opportunities worked hard to find any family members, and they eventually located the children’s mother. While the children have spent some time with her, she is unable to provide a stable and nurturing home. The children will continue to visit their mother, and Expanding Opportunities will monitor these visits to ensure the children’s safety while allowing them time with their mother.

Emmaculate is a good student, soft spoken and hard working. A medical issue interrupts her education at times. In January 2025, she started Junior High School.

In Kenya, attending a boarding school is a respected option that provides a more challenging and enriching education. For Emmaculate, this could be a crucial step, offering the support she needs while surrounding her with other motivated students. It’s time for her to transition to a boarding school.

To make this possible,  Emmaculate needs a dedicated sponsor to help cover her educational expenses until she graduates from high school. This is an incredible opportunity to make a lasting difference in the life of a bright young woman and build a meaningful connection with a Kenyan child. Of course she can continue in public school though the cost of supporting her in public school is close to the amount to support her in boarding school.

If a long-term commitment isn’t feasible, please consider making a one-time donation to support Emmaculate’s education. Any contribution will help provide the resources she needs to succeed.

DAISY

Daisy and Kiptoo are siblings. They were found abandoned on the streets. Daisy was 6 years old. The children were rescued and brought to JWHS, Expanding Opportunities’ Children’s Home, on February 16, 2017. Daisy is a hard working, high spirited student and will be joined Grade 6 in January of 2025.

While Expanding Opportunities worked tirelessly to trace their family, they were able to locate a grandmother and an aunt. Although the children have begun to build relationships with them, neither relative is in a position to provide a stable, nurturing environment for Kiptoo and Daisy long-term.

In Kenya, attending a boarding school is a respected option that provides a more challenging and enriching education. Daisy is older than her fellow Grade Six students. For Daisy, moving to a boarding school could be a crucial step, offering the support she needs to excel.

If a long-term commitment is not possible, please consider a one-time donation to support Daisy’s education. Any contribution will help ensure she has the resources she needs to succeed.

To make this possible, Daisy needs a committed sponsor to help cover her educational expenses at least until she graduates high school. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a lasting impact in the life of a bright, hardworking young woman and build a meaningful relationship with a Kenyan child. Of course Daisy could continue in public school though the costs of supporting her in boarding school is colse to the cost of supporting her in the home with public school..

JAYDEN

Jayden, Ian, Zeinab, and Emmaculate are siblings who were found abandoned on the streets. At the time, Jayden was 5 years old. On October 20, 2019, they were rescued and brought to JWHS, Expanding Opportunities’ Children’s Home, where they received shelter, food, clothing, medical care, education, and, most importantly, love.

Expanding Opportunities worked hard to find any family members, and they eventually located the children’s mother. While the children have spent some time with her, she is unable to provide a stable and nurturing home. The children will continue to visit their mother, and Expanding Opportunities will monitor these visits to ensure the children’s safety while allowing them time with their mother.

As of January 2025, he is in Grade 4.  He does well in class and is always among the top 5. 

In Kenya, attending a boarding school even at a young age is a respected option that provides a more challenging and enriching education. Jayden is older than his fellow Grade Four students.  Moving to a boarding school could be a crucial step, either now or within the next few years. As his siblings need to transition to boarding school, his transition to boarding school would keep the siblings together, but he could remain at JWHS in public primary school a bit longer. The cost is approximately the same.

To make either option possible, Jayden would benefit from a committed sponsor to help cover his educational expenses until he graduates high school. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a lasting impact in the life of a bright, hardworking young man and build a meaningful relationship with a Kenyan child.

If a long-term commitment is not possible, please consider a one-time donation to support Jayden. Any contribution will help ensure he has the resources he needs to succeed.

IAN

Ian, Jayden, Zeinab, and Emmaculate are siblings who were found abandoned on the streets. At the time, Ian was 4 years old. On October 20, 2019, they were rescued and brought to JWHS, Expanding Opportunities’ Children’s Home, where they received shelter, food, clothing, medical care, education, and, most importantly, love.

Expanding Opportunities worked hard to find any family members, and they eventually located the children’s mother. While the children have spent some time with her, she is unable to provide a stable and nurturing home. The children will continue to visit their mother, and Expanding Opportunities will monitor these visits to ensure the children’s safety while allowing them time with their mother.

In January, 2025 he entered Grade 4. He does well in class. 

In Kenya, attending a boarding school even at a young age is a respected option that provides a more challenging and enriching education. Though Ian is closer in age to his fellow Grade Four students, moving to a boarding school could be a crucial step, either now or within the next few years. As his siblings need to transition to boarding school, his transition to boarding school would keep the siblings together, but he could remain in public primary a bit longer. The cost is approximately the same.

To make either option possible, Ian would benefit from a committed sponsor to help cover his educational expenses for the next 9 years, until he graduates high school. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a lasting impact in the life of a bright, hardworking young man and build a meaningful relationship with a Kenyan child.

If a long-term commitment is not possible, please consider a one-time donation to support Jayden.  Any contribution will help ensure he has the resources he needs to succeed.