Overview
- Act: Street Families Rehabilitation Trust Fund Act, 2018.
- Formed: 2020
- CEO: Caroline Towett
The Street Families Rehabilitation Trust Fund, established under the Street Families Rehabilitation Trust Fund Act of 2018, aims to rehabilitate and reintegrate street families in Kenya. Its mandate includes mobilizing resources, providing essential support services
such as shelter and healthcare, and advocating for the rights of street families. The Fund collaborates with government agencies and NGOs to implement effective rehabilitation programs while conducting research and data collection to inform policy development. Additionally, it monitors and evaluates the impact of its initiatives, striving to improve the overall well-being and livelihoods of street
families across the country.
CEO: Caroline Towett
Caroline Towett holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Nairobi. With extensive experience in social work and community development, Caroline is committed to enhancing the lives of street families through effective rehabilitation and support programs.
Board of Governors
Mary Wambui Munene
Chairperson
Alex Masibo
Trustee
Grace Mwangi
Trustee
Joseph Mburu Waiganjo
Trustee
Fatma Ahmed
Trustee
Pius Wario Yatani Tume
Trustee
George Maara
Trustee
Richard Chepkawai Limo
Trustee
Caroline Towett
CEO/Secretary to the Board
Functions
- Resource Mobilization: Mobilizing funds and resources to support programs aimed at rehabilitating and reintegrating street families.
- Support Services: Providing essential services such as shelter, food, healthcare, and education for street families.
- Capacity Building: Offering training and capacity-building programs for stakeholders involved in the rehabilitation of street families.
- Advocacy: Advocating for the rights and welfare of street families to enhance public awareness and support.
- Collaboration: Collaborating with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community-based organizations to implement rehabilitation programs.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitoring the effectiveness of programs and services offered to street families and evaluating their impact.
- Policy Development: Contributing to the development of policies and frameworks that support the rehabilitation of street families.
- Data Collection and Research: Conducting research and collecting data on street families to inform policy decisions and program development.
- Emergency Response: Responding to the immediate needs of street families during crises, such as natural disasters or health emergencies.
- Public Awareness Campaigns: Conducting campaigns to raise awareness about the challenges faced by street families and the importance of rehabilitation and support.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- Tourism Fund Building
- P.O. Box 40326-00100, Nairobi
- ceo.sfrtf@socialprotection.go.ke
- streetfamiliesrehab@gmail.com
- 020 311695