Every child deserves a family and a future.

Introduction

Hope for Orphans Rescue Centre (HOREC) is a child-focused charitable organization dedicated to providing care, protection, and support to vulnerable children, particularly those infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS in Kenya. Since its establishment in 2005, HOREC has remained committed to safeguarding children’s rights, promoting their well-being, and creating opportunities for them to grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and supportive environment.

HOREC has provided care through a Charitable Children’s Institution (CCI) model, offering children shelter, education, healthcare, psychosocial support, and other essential services. However, in line with the Government of Kenya’s ongoing child care reforms and international best practices, there is a growing emphasis on transitioning from institutional care to family- and community-based care. These reforms recognize that every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a loving, stable, and nurturing family environment.

In response to these changes, HOREC is committed to transforming its model of care by prioritizing family reintegration and supporting appropriate alternative family-based care options, including kinship care, foster care, and adoption, in accordance with the best interests of each child. Through family assessments, community engagement, child participation, and continued support to children and their families, HOREC aims to promote safe, sustainable, and meaningful family placements.