Heroes of the Nation

Heroes of the Nation is Kenya’s largest orphanage, located about 2 hours north of Nairobi.  Our campus houses and educates over 530 children. Our passion is to rescue abandoned, orphaned and vulnerable children in order to save them from a life on the streets.  We teach these children that they are more than orphans and that past experiences do not determine their future. These children are taught that they can become the future “Heroes” for the nation, the next generation of leaders that will invest in their nation to make it a better place.

Heroes of the Nation is not your typical orphanage!  The following four things truly set us apart:

IDENTITY

Heroes of the Nation embraces orphans in a loving and nurturing community. From arrival on campus, children are taught that they are unique, special and destined for greatness. HTN utilizes trauma counseling to reinforce a positive image. Each child knows that there is no limit to what can be achieved.

EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING

HTN empowers orphans to be future leaders of their nation. Each child receives an excellent education that prepares them to excel in school, advance to a university, and go on to become leaders in their community. HTN children are also trained in entrepreneurship, community service and finances to equip them with skills for life.

Social Justice

Our children are taught to view themselves as part of a solution that will answer the need for change in their communities. Through demonstration and experience, the children learn the joy that comes from a life of contribution to social justice.

Self-sufficiency

HTN focuses on the economic development and transformation of entire communities. We establish local businesses that provide revenue streams for the orphanage, jobs for the community and vocational training for our children. This groundbreaking entrepreneurial model allows HTN campuses to be financially self-sufficient. In 2011, 23% of operating expenses were raised through businesses established and run by HTN.

HTN has been helping orphans in Kenya for over a decade, and we look forward to transforming even more lives in the next decade!