The Kubadilishi Project is a non-profit organization that was created to assist homeless children in These children range anywhere from 6 to 20 years of age.
The “Kubadilishi Project” originated during my six week stay in Nairobi Kenya, September 2015. Myself and two other volunteers were given the opportunity to volunteer in the world’s second largest slum known collectively as “Kibera”. During our time there, we noticed a select group of children who lived in extensive trash piles along a rural soccer field deep within the slum. Each morning, these c
hildren would rise from these piles (where they found comfort in sleeping the night before), start a small fire to keep warm, and would religiously search the piles of rubbish for signs of food or other useful utensils. In Kibera, these children are referred to as “Street Boys” as they have no home, no parents, no direction, and for reasons unclear, have chosen a path of drugs, violence, and unhealthy lifestyles. Seeing these children in such harsh conditions, myself and fellow volunteers knew something had to be done. As a result, we teamed up with a local of Kibera who has a heart of gold and the ambition and motivation to make a change. We started holding monthly soccer (Football) events; provided with a counselling session after each game and an all you can eat lunch for each street boy who participated. Our first event alone had a fantastic turnout, tallying 56 street boys in total. From there, we decided to continue moving forward with the idea in hopes to in time, teach these children how to find and hold faith, live clean lifestyles, find their motivations in life, and most of all show them that there is more to life than the paths they have chosen. In Swahili (The primary language of Nairobi), “Kubadilishi” translates to “transform”. As so, the project itself was established in hopes to touch the lives of those who are willing to change. Essentially, to transform them into functional and successful pupils of society and ultimately, to pull them from the unsanitary lifestyles in which they presently reside. The Kubadilishi Project is a brand new non-profit cause where all donations and proceeds go directly to assisting these children in severe poverty. In time, our goal as team is to continue these monthly (and possibly weekly) events, counselling sessions, and lunches. We hope to someday expand our horizons and invest in a possible home for select children who are prepared to make the life transformations needed for a content, safe, and optimistic future.
23/09/2016
Another great Kubadilisha Project event put on for the street boys of Kibera this last Saturday in Nairobi, Kenya. Thank you Coach James Likavo for putting on the event and speaking with the participants after the game! The boys played a friendly match of football (soccer) on Kibera field, ate a nice lunch, and talked about the meaning of life. I am so happy to see that almost a year later the project is still going strong! Thank you for all of the help and support. Coach James Likavo and to all others who have helped out in Nairobi, none of this would be possibly without YOU!
19/08/2016
Another amazing Kubadilisha event put on by Coach James Likavo and other members of the Kubadilisha Project. The street children of Kibera played a friendly match of football (soccer), discussed important factors in life on how to maintin faith and love, and filled their stomachs with a nice lunch! I want to personally thank James Likavo for all of the hard work and dedication he has put into this project. Although the process may be slow and it takes time to make a difference, this man has never stopped puttin in his all. I am honored to have met you during my stay in Kenya and am so thankful for your effort and determination within this project.
14/06/2016
Another great Kubadilisha Event put on by James Likavo at Kibera Soccer Field in Kenya. The event started with a friendly soccer match regulated by Coach James, followed by a group meeting post-match where the importance of life and staying true to who you are were discussed. A lunch was then provided for all of the boys who attended the event. Thank you to all who have helped keep this project going over the last several months and especially thank you to coach James Likavo for all of the hard work, effort , and time he has dedicated to helping these children find their way. Without Coach James Likavo this project simply would not be possible.
25/05/2016
Thank you Coach James Likavo and all others who helped put on this last Saturday's Kubadilisha Event! The kids had a great time playing soccer, discussing their faith, enjoying each other's company, and filling their bellies with food!
21/04/2016
Thank you Coach James and too all who helped with last saturday's Kubadilisha event. The Street Boys of Kibera played football, ate lunch, exchanged words of wisdom as a group, and most importantly had a great time enjoying each other's company.
31/03/2016
This picture shows the Street Boys of the Kubadilisha Project enjoying lunch provided by the project memebers after their friendly Soccer match on Kibera field.
Thank you Coach James and everyone else who assisted in yet another great event with the Street Boys! The boys were able to play a friendly match of Soccer (Football), followed by a beneficial group discussion, and were able to finish off the day with a full plate of food!
13/03/2016
Another great turn out at saturday's Kubadilisha Event. Thank you coach James, Mary, Sarah, Anthony, and all of the NVS Volunteers who helped with this Saturdays's event! The street boys played a friendly match of football, talked with coach James about faith and life choices, and filled up afterwards on a nice meal.
05/03/2016
Kubadilisha Event 02.27.16
Another great Kubadilisha Event put on by James Likavo and Onyango Anto.
05/03/2016
Another great Kubadilisha Event put on by James Likavo and Onyango Anto.
07/01/2016
For the street boys involved in the Kubadilisha Project we decided to do something special for them for the Holidays and New Year. With money provided to the project by its members, Coach James was able to purchase an assortment of clothes in Nairobi for the kids. Additionally, a special Chrsitmas breakfast was held and the group was able to talk, laugh, and enjoy one another's company. Big thanks to James Likavo for making this special event happen!
19/12/2015
Today's event went well! The Street Boy played football, talked about future goals/life choices, and ate some lunch! Thank you to everyone in Nairobi and within the Kubadilisha Project who helped make this event happen!
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