New home, fresh start for Ernest and Beth

With great rejoicing, Ernest and Beth moved into their new home in time to celebrate Christmas

Ernest is the father of Denis, a young boy who we found scavenging on the streets in 2015 and offered a place at the Sunshine street boys rehabilitation Centre. 

Ernest had gone to work in a quarry and broke his back when the sand he was mining collapsed on him.

While Beth was trying to care for Ernest in hospital, Denis had nobody to look after him, so went to the streets to find food.

Footsteps supporters rallied round to help Ernest and Beth, and when we heard that they faced eviction from their rented home, helped buy a plot of land and build them a new, wheelchair-friendly home.

As they settle in, they will be able to continue to re-build their lives free from the worry of eviction. We are continuing to care for Denis at the Sunshine Centre and pay for his education. 

Sunshine Boys excel in secondary school exams

Eric, Joseph and George have every reason to be pleased with themselves. For a former street boy it's a massive achievement to go to college.

The three young men all spent time living on the streets before coming to the Sunshine Centre. Under the watchful eye of caring staff, and with a warm bed and plenty of food, the boys all settled well back in school.

In November, they passed their final high school exams (KCSE) and are now ready to enrol in college for their next big step on the way to success.