THE CHILD OF MERCY CHILDREN’S CENTRE

The centre was formed in 2010 by Jessica Opisa with 8 children living in a rented bungalow. People then joined her as Trustees to assist in the development of the organization and with a clear goal of creating one of the best run orphanages in the area. They strived to create a home for the children were they could be safe, well cared for, educated and grow up in a happy and disciplined environment.

From those early beginnings they gradually moved forward and now have 44 children and their own premises (Kernow House) in a half acre plot which they purchased in 2012. The organisation is located in Likoni near to Shelly Beach not far from the Likoni ferry which connects to Mombasa.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Teach English in orphanages or schools (when the children of the orphanages go to their respective schools during the day) ;

• Help children with sanitation issues such as: brushing teeth, showering, and establishing and maintaining personal hygiene ;

• Organize games, drawing lessons, singing sessions, dancing, and other creative, educational and extracurricular activities ;

• Help with homework; monitoring academic progress, and ensuring children complete their next day’s homework ;

• Child care services for orphans who cannot go to school (i.e. games, singing, praying, etc.) ;

• Skill-training teach English in orphanages or schools (when the children of the orphanages go to their respective schools during the day) ;

• Help children with sanitation issues such as: brushing teeth, showering, and establishing and maintaining personal hygiene ;

• Organize games, drawing lessons, singing sessions, dancing, and other creative, educational and extracurricular activities ;

• Help with homework; monitoring academic progress, and ensuring children complete their next day’s homework ;

• Child care services for orphans who cannot go to school (i.e. games, singing, praying, etc) ;

• Skill-training for the children who cannot go to school ;

• Help in food distribution, kitchen work/duties, garden maintenance ;

• Help in other activities or programs designed for children who cannot go school ;

• Help in food distribution, kitchen work/duties, garden maintenance ;

• Help in other activities or programs designed for children.