We know that poverty, a lack of access to education and resources, are critical impediments to the operation of many Children’s Centres. That is why, in line with our commitment to supporting and connecting with the communities in which we operate, we were glad to donate various items to the Watu wa Maana Children’s Centre in Ruiru, through the Oraro & Company Advocates CSR Committee.

Founded in 2002 by Wanjiru Kanyoni, Watu wa Maana Children’s Centre was established with a desire to rehabilitate and reintegrate vulnerable children in Ruiru. The Centre hosts children who are vulnerable, abused, orphaned, or disadvantaged in the community and have ended up on the streets or under the care of abusive and neglectful family members.

The Centre rescues disadvantaged children from vulnerable conditions such as the streets and abusive home set-ups. Thereafter, the Centre shelters the rescued children and facilitates their education, health services and ultimate rehabilitation and reintegration back with responsible members of their families and into the society. Our people showed their willingness to give back to the community not just by virtue of a sense of responsibility, but because of their willingness to give their time, presence and other material gifts.