Kenneth and Jacob’s House
Temporary transitional housing and care, safety and protection, psychosocial support, advocacy, and social life skills for LGBTQ runaways and homeless youth in Kenya.
Our definition of homelessness:
“LGBTQ youth who are suddenly rendered homeless because they have been kicked out of their home by their parents, evicted from their houses or kicked out by their partners thus left on the street with no immediate support mechanisms.”
What is Kenneth and Jacob’s House?
We are a non-profit organization founded in January 2020 by Kenneth and Jacob, a couple.
They were touched by the challenges faced by LGBTQ youth, especially during the pandemic. So they decided to pilot a shelter project by successfully hosting ten LGBTQ individuals in crisis in their home for six months.
We offer temporary shelter and care, psycho-social support, advocacy, and life skills training to young LGBTQ (18-24) runaways and the homeless. We also provide them with opportunities for personal development and social growth.
Our Mission
To support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth by offering vital programs, fostering unconditional acceptance, and creating safe spaces for self-expression through leadership, community support, and advocacy.
Our Vision
To inspire inclusive communities where LGBTQ homeless youths are equally empowered.
Our Team
Our team is comprised of LGBTQ youth who have themselves experienced homelessness while growing up, and are passionate about ending this problem of queer youth homelessness.
#endyouthhomelessness #unmaskingqueerhomelessness
Kenneth And Jacob's House 