A Season                of Second
Chances

A second chance for street youth, changes everything.

Give a Second Chance today

Why Second Chances?

On the streets of Kitale, Kenya there are hundreds of youth yearning for a second chance.
Milele is on a mission to provide just that — a lifeline to those who have been forgotten, a glimmer of hope for youth left behind.

Here are the second chances you can give this season to teenagers in Kitale, Kenya.

Education

The average grade of schooling a boy has completed before coming to Milele is Grade 3, and the average age of a Milele boy is 16

A second chance at education provides street-connected youth with the essential tools and knowledge to break the cycle of poverty, empowering them to pursue their dreams and goals with greater resilience and opportunity.

Employment

The youth unemployment rate in Kenya stands at 13%

A second chance at empowerment means that boys at Milele will become contributing community members that are able to financially support their families, ultimately breaking the cycle of poverty and uplifting those around them.

Family

93% of Milele boys have a least one immediate family member

A second chance at family means that boys at Milele can have supportive family structures, long term stability, and a sense of belonging within a family.

Life

100% of Milele boys have faced exposure to both violence and drugs on the streets

A second chance at life for those who have lost hope on the streets offers an opportunity for rehabilitation, healing, and the chance to rebuild their lives.

Education

The average grade of schooling a boy has completed before coming to Milele is Grade 4, and the average age of a Milele boy is 16

A second chance at education provides street-connected youth with the essential tools and knowledge to break the cycle of poverty, empowering them to pursue their dreams and goals with greater resilience and opportunity.

Employment

The youth unemployment rate in Kenya stands at 13%

A second chance at empowerment means that boys at Milele will become contributing community members that are able to financially support their families, ultimately breaking the cycle of poverty and uplifting those around them.

Family

93% of Milele boys have a least one immediate family member

A second chance at family means that boys at Milele can have supportive family structures, long term stability, and a sense of belonging within a family.

Life

100% of Milele boys have faced exposure to both violence and drugs on the streets

A second chance at life for those who have lost hope on the streets offers an opportunity for rehabilitation, healing, and the chance to rebuild their lives.

Education

Employment

Family

Life


Give a second chance at Education

Dan was unable to complete school and took to the streets due to his family's severe alcohol use. Milele brought Dan back to school, where he excelled quickly. He became the school president and attended one of the best schools in the county. Recently, he completed his secondary education and plans to study Computer Science at the university.

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Give a second chance at Employment

Abandoned by his mother at the age of 5, Brian endured hardship and mistreatment, ultimately finding refuge on the streets. Milele Home offered him an opportunity for education through the transitional program. With the support and guidance he received a primary school certificate and is now pursuing his dream career in catering. Is he regarded as a top performer by his boss. He is now able to support himself.  

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Give a second chance at Family

Joshua, initially a troubled child with a father who abandoned him due to alcoholism, found a new start at Milele Home. Through counseling, he overcame drug use and rebuilt respect for his family. With his improved life, Joshua's father returned, and through counseling sessions, they successfully restored their relationship, now living happily together! Joshua is a testament to how families are being rekindled with counseling, support, and forgiveness.

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Give a second chance at  life

Joseph resilient journey, marked by neglect and abandonment due to his mother's struggles with addiction and prostitution, led him to a life on the streets and drug abuse. Scarred by violent street fights, Joseph found hope in 2021 when Milele provided his a safe space for healing and transformation. Joseph overcame addiction, received medical care, and participated in a comprehensive transition program, helping him heal physically and emotionally.

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Because of people like YOU, Milele offers street - connected youth in Kenya a new beginning, a chance to rewrite their stories, and an opportunity to break free from the chains of poverty and despair.

Because of people like YOU, Milele offers street - connected youth in Kenya a new beginning, a chance to rewrite their stories, and an opportunity to break free from the chains of poverty and despair.