WHO WE ARE

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

Kit-A-Kid is a 501 (c) (3) Non-profit Foundation whose Mission is to identify and support vulnerable children in the community of Kaloleni in Nairobi, Kenya. Our Goal is to make a positive, life-long impact on the children of Kaloleni by providing them with an education, and keeping them away from the poverty pitfalls of crime, drugs, prostitution and gangs.

Our first step toward achieving this goal is to enroll them in a structured soccer program led by coaches who support the kids on the field as well as in the classroom. As the children develop, they will learn determination, self-confidence and accountability to their teammates.

David's Story

I was born and raised in the impoverished municipality of Kaloleni in Nairobi, Kenya. I was able to survive and overcome my difficult living situation because my parents made education and soccer training a priority. Their support changed the trajectory of my life, as I was recruited for soccer by a college in the United States, where I earned a degree in higher education.

Although I was very fortunate, most of the children in Kaloleni never have the opportunity to escape their fate. Sadly, I was reminded of this fact during a recent visit in 2019. The needs of the children are great, but I am driven to improve their lives and make a positive impact on the entire community.

My vehicle for drawing the kids into the program is their love of playing soccer. Once they become part of the Kit-a-Kid family, each child will receive a Kit, consisting of a soccer ball, clothes and equipment. From this humble beginning, our team will help each of the children foster a desire to further their education and achieve their goals. With the help of the coaches, sponsors and community leaders the soccer fields will be improved, and scholarships will be awarded to the children unable to meet the basic financial challenges associated with school.

By 2035, an entire generation of kids from my community will be successful young adults.