Founding Director
Pst. Ishmael Ochieng Okuku
Shelter Of Hope Kenya
Shelter Of Hope Kenya is a Christian based non profit making organization registered under the societies act. We have the call and responsibility to reach out to the children and youths who are orphans and vulnerable by providing spiritual nourishment, education and income generating activities to enable them be independent. Through the course of our work, we have initiated programs to cater for women through empowerment strategies and material support to the elderly widows.
The Shelter of Hope Kenya (SOHK) was established in 2005 from an outreach ministry inspired by Mr. Ishmael Ochieng’ Okuku (current Executive Director) and his wife Molline Adhiambo. The outreach ministry focused on providing spiritual nourishment to orphans and vulnerable children, youths and women from Kiambio slums in Eastlands, Nairobi Kenya. Feeding programs were then initiated after noticing that the vulnerable children and orphans were often hungry. Out of this modest start, Mr. Ishmael mobilized his friends to stretch the programs further; that bore the education, health and income generating activities.
Currently the organization runs two commmunity learning centres’ in Kiambiu, Nairobi County and Kagan, Homa bay County where 230 needy children are supported to access affordable quality education. For the communities medical care, we have two community health facilities that offer medical services at very subsidized fee to the community while direct entry program beneficiaries receive treatment for free. The organization also began child sponsorship program in August 2014 that has seen 20 children get sponsored successfully, thanks to the help of Shelter of Hope Ohio, Columbus. With the success of the pilot program, we have already identified other 20 needy children for sponsorship come 2016. We are hopefull that it will be a success too.
Mrs Moline Ochieng
President for Women & Widows Empowerment Services
For women empowerment program, income generating activities have been initiated at the two project sites ranging from basket weaving, ornaments making, hair dressing, tailoring, heifer project to table banking. The organization also does have annual free one week medical camp dedicated to improving the health of community members. Annual youth camps are also conducted for the direct beneficiaries and for the youths from the communities; spiritual nourishment, talent search and counselling sessions are among some of the camp activities. The organization plans to diversify its services to other identified areas within the country and to increase its income generating activities for sustainability of the current and future programs.
Scope Of Work
- Child Sponsorship Program
- Feeding Programs
- Education Program (2 Community Education Centres)
- Counseling and Spiritual Care Program in partnership with the church
- Youth programs
- Health Care Program (Running a Communal health facility)
- Agricultural Program
- Income generating activities for community members
- Emergency relief programs
SOHC Vision
vision
Our vision is to have a well functioning and sustainable organization with modern facilities serving God and empowering the community. We believe this is done, not just by giving our beneficiaries fish, but by teaching them how to fish and to serve God with their talents and gifts.
Our Core Values
At the Shelter of Hope Center, prayer is at the heart of everything we do. It is the foundation that guides our mission, shapes our compassion, and strengthens our service to those in need. We believe prayer connects us to God’s wisdom, peace, and direction as we care for individuals and families facing difficult seasons.
At the Shelter of Hope Center, compassionate love is not just a value—it is a way of life. Every person who walks through our doors is met with dignity, understanding, and genuine care. We believe that hope begins when people feel seen, heard, and valued, especially during their most vulnerable moments.
At the Shelter of Hope Center, accountability is essential to building trust, fostering growth, and creating lasting change. We believe accountability honors both those we serve and those who serve alongside us. It ensures that our actions reflect our values and that our mission is carried out with integrity and excellence.
Shelter of Hope is complemented by a relentless pursuit of EXCELLENCE in every facet of the support to the community.
In all our endeavors, Shelter Of Hope Center upholds the highest standards of INTEGRITY, ensuring transparent, ethical practices in every Service decision. This commitment to integrity builds trust with our partners, communities, and stakeholders alike
At the heart of our core values is COMMITMENT, which we are dedicated to improving lives, ensuring the well-being of less advantaged women, and children in the community
