Home
Midzichenda Daystar Rescue Center
Founded by Gladys
This is where the children live: food, a safe roof and a family that looks after them every day.
The children's home in Diani, Kenya.
The children live here and walk to Daystar Nursery School every morning. The sun murals see them off.
Who we are & what we do
In this part of Diani there are no public schools or state hospitals nearby. For the children of the home, studying depends on someone covering their school fees, uniform and supplies.
That is where we come in. The foundation connects the people who want to help with each child, and looks after that bond closely, term after term.
School scholarships
A contribution each term so a child can study at Daystar Nursery School.
Sponsorship
Supporters walk alongside one child and follow their progress in a private space.
Volunteering
People who travel to Diani to share their time and skills with the home and the school.
How we are organised
One family, three pillars
First came the home, then its school, and then the foundation that runs the scholarships. All three work for the same children.
- 2013
- 2023
SchoolDaystar Nursery School
Part of the home
Every morning, the children of the home come here to learn.
- 2026
FoundationBoost Watoto Wema
Created by Edurne
It connects sponsors and donors with the children and organises their scholarships at Daystar Nursery School.
Boost Watoto Wema is the only body in charge of sponsorships, scholarships and volunteering. The home receives no help from the government or any other organisation.
Community & Safeguarding
Meet the children
A space reserved for those supporting their education.
The home is full of vibrant children and young people who learn, play, and build their future together. To safeguard their privacy and wellbeing, individual profiles and personal histories are not published publicly online.
Community Solidarity
How you can help
Four clear, transparent paths to walk alongside the children of the home and the team.
Educational Priority
Student Scholarships
Student scholarships allow you to directly support the education of children at Daystar Nursery School. There are three scholarships, from 3,000 KES every three months: the simplest covers enrolment and pedagogical support, and the others add a uniform, school supplies and food. People supporting a scholarship have access to a private space where they can get to know the child they support; when there is news, photos or letters, the team shares them there.
In-Person Collaboration
Volunteering
Volunteering is a way to contribute in person at the home by sharing your time, knowledge or skills with the community. You can stay at the home itself or at Malawi House. Opportunities, availability and conditions are discussed directly with the team.
Meet the home
Visits
If you are on the South Coast, you can visit the home outside school hours: in the afternoon (after 15:30) or at weekends. Message us ahead on WhatsApp to arrange your visit.
WhatsApp: +34 641 350 708Food & General Needs
Donations
Donations help support the general needs of the home and the school beyond student scholarships. With the funds, food, school supplies, hygiene essentials, and daily necessities are purchased.
100% of your contribution reaches the home and the school
No commissions, no fees, nothing extra: all the money goes to the home and the school.
Edurne, founder of the Boost Watoto Wema foundation, travels to Diani three or four times a year and is in direct contact with the school's head teacher and with Gladys.
Diani, South Coast, Kenya
A foundation helping the children of Diani go to school
“No child in the home should miss out on school.”
Boost Watoto Wema is the foundation that stands by the children of Midzichenda Daystar Rescue Center, the children's home Gladys Kahindi opened in 2013, and of its school, Daystar Nursery School. Through scholarships, sponsorships and volunteering, we help every child keep going to class.
Since
2013
Started in Diani by Gladys Kahindi to ensure children have a dignified home and schooling.
Current family
–
From infants to youths learning independence, living and supporting each other as one family.
Home
4 women
Gladys, Neema, Agnes and Lucy run the children's home day to day: the meals, the house and the care of every child.