Friends of Ngong Road

We empower Nairobi children living in poverty to transform their lives through education and support, leading to employment.

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Looking for the Ngong Road Children’s Foundation (NRCF) website? We have exciting news! We have merged our websites to bring our global community closer together. If you have questions or can’t find what you’re looking for, contact info@ngongroad.org.


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Meet Marvel

  • Age: 10
  • School Level: Grade 3
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  • Home Background Information: The family of six lives in a modest household. Both parents work hard to provide for their children's needs; however, the father's income is inconsistent, and the family largely depends on the mother's small business to meet their daily expenses. Despite their determination, the household income is often insufficient to cover all essential needs. The child also walks a long distance to and from school each day, which is physically demanding and affects her overall well-being, energy levels, and ability to concentrate in class. With educational support,
  • Personality Traits: She is a quiet and shy child who is polite, respectful, and well-disciplined. Though naturally reserved, she demonstrates good manners, follows instructions diligently, and interacts with others kindly and respectfully.
  • What getting a sponsor would mean: Sponsoring Marvel will provide a more stable learning environment and a greater opportunity to thrive academically.

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    FRIENDS OF NGONG ROAD &
    NGONG ROAD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION

    Founded in 2006, Friends of Ngong Road is a nonprofit corporation organized in Minnesota and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity that works collaboratively with Ngong Road Children's Foundation, a separate, public benefit organization registered in the Republic of Kenya [Reg. No. OP.218/051/18-048/11237]. This website is operated by Friends of Ngong Road and maintained by Ngong Road Children's Foundation.

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    contact us

    Friends of Ngong Road
    100 1st St S #581308
    Minneapolis, MN 55458


    (612) 568-4211
    info@ngongroad.org


    EIN: 20-4690846

    Ngong Road Children's Foundation
    PO Box 1765-00502
    Karen, Nairobi, Kenya


    0792-745-612 (Mobile)
    info@NRCFKenya.org


    Covenant Guest House Road, gate no.9


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    © 2026 · Gifts in U.S. dollars are made to Friends of Ngong Road, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) public charity based in Minneapolis, Minnesota (EIN 20-4690846). Friends of Ngong Road will send you a written acknowledgment for your tax records. Contributions are tax-deductible in the United States to the extent allowed by law.

    Friends of Ngong Road funds the programs in Nairobi by making grants to Ngong Road Children’s Foundation, a separate organization registered in Kenya. Our Board of Directors decides what to fund, and retains full discretion and control over the use of every gift — including gifts given in response to a particular appeal.