For the past seven years, William Kayere has served faithfully at Kids Alive Kenya, where his compassion for children has grown into a calling. “I was inspired to join Kids Alive Organization due to the passion I had for kids,” he shares. He's a key part of how Kids Alive is providing Safe Havens around the world for vulnerable youth and families.
William’s work focuses on family assessments and home visits, a vital part of understanding each child’s environment and needs. It's a challenging, but rewarding job. William leans on patience and humility in speaking with parents and guardians, showing them the love of Christ. He says he’s learned to build rapport and reassure families that the information they share will remain confidential—a small but powerful act of trust-building that often opens the door to healing.
Changed Lives
That trust has transformed lives, including Pato (pseudonym used for safety), an 11-year-old boy who lost his mother at a young age and struggled with neglect from an alcoholic father. Pato arrived at Hall Mead School withdrawn and emotionally distressed. He rarely attended class and sometimes got into fights. But through the school’s mentorship program and the combined care of teachers, caretakers, and counselors, Pato began to heal.
The approach to help Pato was multi-faceted, including social support, spiritual growth, and physical development. Today, his self-esteem has greatly improved, and he’s performing well in school. "He now looks jovial and has made many friends," William shares.
Pato’s progress reminds William why his work matters—because when children are surrounded by stability, compassion, and faith, transformation takes root.
Advice for Aspiring Advocates
Getting involved in nonprofit work can be daunting at first, but William's advice to those who are interested is to start with a simple question: what are you passionate about? "Once they know where their heart is," William says, "I would recommend them to understand and learn how nonprofits operate."
Useful skills to know include communication, project planning, and being a fast learner, willing to serve however is needed. William says it's essential to be "committed, humble, and always listening to the needs of the community."
Justice that heals. Bonds that mend.
For William, KAI’s tagline isn’t just a phrase. It’s a vision for his community. He believes that when people become trauma-informed, the root causes of suffering can finally be addressed, and families can find restoration and hope.
William says “Justice that heals" is when a community is "empowered through restorative education, protective care, family strengthening, and justice advocacy." The end goal? "A community that is free from trauma and injustice."
William’s journey is a living picture of what it means to serve with faith, integrity, and understanding—building bonds that mend and helping children step into a brighter future.
Thank You!
Your generosity makes it possible for dedicated staff like William to serve faithfully at Kids Alive sites around the world. Thank you for supporting those who bring steady care, Christlike compassion, and the bonds that mend to children and families in need of hope.
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