Self-reliance is the overarching goal of community-based Sons of Manaseh Children’s Home and Rehabilitation Center (SOM) in Kadjiado, Kenya. The organization supports 75 children and youth, ranging from 3 years old to university level. The children receive an education and social support. SOM also covers all their basic needs, including food, shelter, medical care, and protection.

TGE raised the needed funds to support the construction of a chicken coop to provide SOM with a sustainable source of income. The TGE donation covered the initial investment to procure chickens, medicine, labor, and the construction of the chicken coop.

SOM now is able to sell chicken eggs each day and generate income to pay for the children’s school fees, food and other basic necessities.The income also makes it possible for SOM to save for future projects and better the children’s quality of life.