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Diana enjoys a chance to bake

Today we are back with Diana, who is spending this special time between finishing school and starting college helping out in the Happy House kitchen. With a bit of free

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Saturday’s happy helpers

In Kenya, families naturally support one another. Children grow up helping their parents and grandparents—it’s simply part of daily life. It’s no different at Happy House. At weekends, all our

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Starting Junior Secondary

Francesco is super excited—and who could blame him? He’s officially started Junior Secondary School and is enjoying every minute. While he found the start of term examinations pretty tough, he’s

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Close shave for Uncle Phil

Charity trustee Phil Marshall proved he’s a man of true courage—and a very good sport—during a visit to the Happy House. Phil volunteered to be the model for one of

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A new chapter for Diana

School life is now behind her, and Diana is looking forward to setting off on a new journey. She is preparing to begin a course in Hospitality and Tourism—an exciting

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Barani boys

Smart in their navy and white uniform, Saidi, Erick, and Tumaini pause on the steps of Happy House to chat before setting off for another day in their new school.

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A place to move on to …

Some young people leaving the care of Happy House children’s home have relatives who are able to offer them a home once they become more self‑sufficient, others do not. And,

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Time for a rest

After a busy day in class, James is pleased to be back home at Happy House for a well‑earned rest. With no homework to worry about today, he can enjoy

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