welcome to JRC
About Us
Joy Rescue Centre, founded in 2006 by Joyce Kabugua, is a registered Charitable Children’s Institution (CCI) under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection. Established to address the growing number of children orphaned and affected by HIV/AIDS, we provide shelter, food, medical care, education, and holistic support.
Starting with just four children in Ngurubani town, we now operate from a permanent location near Wang’uru town, Mwea, Kirinyaga County. Our mission is to rescue vulnerable children, offering care and hope for a brighter future.
Achievements
- JRC has semi- permanent houses:-TV room/boardroom, office, dormitories boys and girls each house. permanent blocks include: modern kitchen with energy saving stove(firewood), washrooms with enough water and hot shower, recreational area, a prayer garden, playground and a pharmacy where kids partake their medicine.
- We have enrolled all our school going children in different levels of education i.e primary, junior primary, secondary, Technical college and university.
- Re-integrated over 600 children back to communities.
- Almost all children under ART care at Joy Rescue Centre have undetectable viral loads. JRC is a stigma-free centre that upholds social values and embraces diversity.
Admin and Operations
Joy Rescue Centre operates only one residential home in Mwea Kirinyaga County and has no other affiliated branch in Kenya. Joy Rescue Centre is run by the founder Joyce Kabugua and board members who are actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the institution. They work together with a team of dedicated staff who tirelessly serve the children.
Since establishment to date The Director focuses on daily fund raising activities through the generous contributions from its friends, groups, corporate organization (CSR), churches, community, supporters, people of goodwill and Well-wishers to continue to fulfill its mission of rescuing and rehabilitating children in need of care and protection. knowing that greatness lies within each and every child.
Challenges
How you can help ?
Contact us at the Consulting WP office nearest to you or submit a business inquiry online.
About our Founder
Joy firmly believes in a bright future for all children, knowing that they deserve every opportunity to thrive and succeed, regardless of their circumstances. This belief has been the driving force behind her efforts.
Over the past 40 years, Joy’s dedication to serving vulnerable children started with the guidance and unwavering support of her parents, David Kabugua wa Njega, and the late Mum Cecelia Wanjira David.
Joy is married to Mr. Daniel Kiguru Kamau, together they have six biological children. The children in part grew up when Joy Rescue Centre was in its early years of operations and service to humanity.
Children’s well-being, education, and happiness continue to be my priority. I am grateful for the support and love I have received from the community and those who have joined me in this mission. May we all continue to strive for a brighter future for every child, and may love and compassion guide us on this journey.