A day of great excitement awaited our young athletes from Happy House School when they travelled to Gede for an inter‑schools sports day. With nine schools taking part across a
Thomas has been putting his maths — and his negotiating skills — into action at the local market in Watamu. With pineapples now in season, he was keen to buy
Happy House is incredibly proud of Diana, who has recently completed her high school studies and is now stepping confidently towards the world of work. As part of this exciting
Our wonderful volunteers, Sabrina and James Derlacki, have spent this week getting to know our Happy House family and settling in. From the moment they arrived, they brought warmth, enthusiasm,
Our Happy House IT teacher, Mr Nasri, and charity trustee Lewis Hall are thrilled to share some fantastic news about a major upgrade for our school. Thanks to the generosity
Gift Aid makes a huge difference to small charities like our own, Children of Watamu. It’s one of the easiest ways to help your donation go further—without costing you anything
Our Happy House children were absolutely fascinated this week when they had the chance to discover the handpan — a relatively new musical instrument known for its melodic, resonant, and
A honeymoon in Watamu last November was James and Sabrina’s Derlacki’s first introduction to Kenya — and they fell instantly in love with the country and its people. When they
Though our wonderful founder, Mama Sue, died more than four years ago, she remains at the very heart of our Happy House family. The children still think about her often
There’s nothing like a bit of friendly competition to keep young minds active and everyone entertained. During half-term, some of our Happy House children took part in a lively quiz
As Ramadan continues, Saidi has been telling us how his fast is going. As a Muslim, he is observing this sacred month with dedication, and at Happy House we always
At the Happy House, we’ve always believed in the importance of democracy, responsibility, and giving our children a voice. For almost all of our 16 years, the Kids Council has
