Our story

How HOREC began

Hope for Orphans Rescue Centre (HOREC) was founded in 2005 by Christine Wambui, driven by a deep passion for caring for vulnerable children and families infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Her journey began in Kiambiu, an informal settlement in Nairobi, where she provided antiretroviral (ARV) medication support and food assistance to people living with HIV. Through her outreach work, she witnessed the challenges faced by children whose families were experiencing poverty, illness, stigma, and limited access to essential services and support.

Deeply moved by their circumstances, Christine opened her own home to provide these children with care, protection, and hope. She made the life-changing decision to close her beauty salon and dedicate herself full-time to caring for the children. Her vision was to give them a safe and loving environment where they could grow, learn, and thrive with dignity, regardless of their circumstances.

Today, HOREC is a registered Charitable Children’s Institution situated on two acres of land in Mutalia, along Kangundo Road, in Matungulu Sub-County, Machakos County, approximately 60 kilometres east of Nairobi.

Since its establishment, HOREC has benefited more than 100 children through its care, protection, education, healthcare, and psychosocial support programs. The organization continues to support children under its care while reaching out to more than 50 families in the surrounding community through food assistance, healthcare support, education, family strengthening, and other essential services.

From its humble beginnings, HOREC has grown into a centre of hope, transforming lives and strengthening families through compassion. Its work continues to be guided by dignity, family strengthening, and the belief that every child deserves love, protection, access to essential services, and an opportunity to reach their full potential.