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Meet the Mwangagi boys; Mutuku, James, and Mutua, who became orphans beginning of 2020. They are blessed to be part of the 52 boys rescued in April 2020 due to Covid-19. We have reintegrated them into our Family Foster Care program as they continue to recover from their trauma. Furthermore, we continue in the search for any far relative. Will you take the opportunity to be one of the 5 sponsors who can donate $ 35 per month to cover for their shelter, food and clothes? Please contact us through email (info@s2s.ngo) or through a personal message in Facebook These boys use to have a set of twins. Their two brothers died at an early age because of poverty, HIV-positive mother, and overdoses. These boys went to the street to survive after losing everything, even a place to stay in their slum. But they were rescued by a local church and brought to the children depart. #s2skidshomes #rescue #onesimusboys #s2sfostercare #fostercare #sharingiscaring

Our Dickson Comprehensive School is open again! Oh the students were so happy to be back after being at home for almost 10 months. We have taken in new pp1 students... this girl (last picture) is our ‘last born’. Isn’t she the cutest? #s2skidshomes #dcs #dicksoncomprehensiveschool format #dicksonacademy #happy #learning #backtoschool

The Onesimus boys worked very hard to clean their compound. There was so much bush that needed to be cleared. Last weekend they worked very hard and finished up. After that: time for Madafu. The local thirst quencher. Well done boys and well deserved! #s2skidshomes #onesimusboys #clearingthebush #coconutwater #fresh #madafu

Yes! The schools are finally open again! All our children and teens are so excited to finally go back to school after staying home for almost 10 months. The new boys in OGBC were very eager to start. Don’t they look handsome in their uniforms? #s2skidshomes #onesimusboys #s2sfostercare #dicksoncomprehensiveschool #finally #backtoschool #uniform #handsomeboys #excitement

We are so overwhelmed by all the love we got this Christmas. So many food donations, washing stations for in the academy, we even got a goat (that was slaughtered and eaten during Christmas), we had visitors and all our children were able to buy new clothes! Thank you all who made this possible! We are so grateful! It was a very special Christmas! #s2skidshomes #onesimusboys #s2sfostercare #christmas #giving #grateful #thankyou

Our management team in Kenya has something to say to you all... #s2skidshomes #s2sfostercare #onesimusboys #christmas #thankyou #happynewyear

On Saturday the Onesimus boys were blessed with a delicious meal from members and partners from ‘Helping Hands’. Our boys enjoyed it so much! Thank you for coming, may God bless you! #s2skidshomes #onesimusboys #helpinghands #lunch #thankyou

What a joy today in the academy! After Anne from circus Hannes visited the other 2 projects twice, it was finally time to visit the academy! The children had never seen anything like this before and they were full of wonder and the ohh and aah sounds where audible constantly. Thank you so much Anne for visiting! #s2skidshomes #dicksoncomprehensiveschool #circus #fun #eyesfullofwonder

On Thursday 19th November 2020, 3 workers from the SOKO Community trust visited OGBC. Both Centers came together to receive them. The trust is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of SOKO EPZ situated in Maungu on the Nairobi Mombasa highway. The EPZ is however relocating to Kikambala, OGBC neighborhood, opposite the Kikambala Primary School. They reached out to OGBC since it is the nearest neighbor needing the kind of support they give. They usually make sell sanitary pads and support menstrual hygiene for girls. They also do life skills talks to Children in Schools modeled after ‘Gumzo mtaani’ (a let’s talk open forum). On Thursday they partnered with another internal department to raise food worth 28000.00 KES for the center. They spent 3 hours with the boys engaging on life skills and fun. They also cooked tea for the boys as well provide each boy with a mask. There was an agreement to follow up on the possibility of an annual sponsorship. We are very grateful for their support! #sokocommunitytrust #donations #partnering #lifeskills #food

On October 22, around 6 pm several boys from Onesismus Centre, the new boys rescued during Covid-19, were walking from attending a football match back to the center when a group of 10 boys from the village attacked them. As it turned out, a

“Belonging to a family is a natural and vital component of life, and every child deserves to be a member of a loving and nurturing family.” A big achievement for our team! We have reintegrated 8 boys back to their families! We are so glad that they will be reunited with their biological family! #familyreintegration Kakamega, Mumias west, Bungoma and Kitale. #s2skidshomes #streetrehabilitationtrustfund #onesimusboys #familymatters

In our academy we are busy finalizing the renovations. It’s encouraging to see that many people from the village help. Even the younger ones! Isn’t she adorable! #s2skidshomes #dicksonacademy #dicksoncomprehensiveschool #dcs #renovation #finalizing #readyforschool #teamwork

Why not make loading firewood a teambuilding activity 💪🏾. #s2skidshomes #onesimusboys #worktogether #teambuilding

Garama, Michael and Julius, who are part of our S2s Management Team Staff attended a Capacity Building Workshop for Institutions Undertaking Rehabilitation of Street Families which was organized by Street Families Rehabilitation Trust Fund (SFRTF) on the 12th and 13th of Oct 2020 at Naivasha, Kenya. The workshop focussed mainly on the urgency of effective Rehabilitation and Reintegration of children to their Families in the community. Member Charitable Children's Institutions were urged to work more seriously on releasing children from institutional Care and instead work on strategies and programs that focus more on assisting them while with their relatives in the community where they can develop better under parental supervision and care. SFRTF personnel hinted that in the near future, they will not fund institutions which hold children for longer time than necessary in institutional care. #s2skidshomes #streetrehabilitationtrustfund #fostercare #family #community #reintegration

Due to COVID our Dickson comprehensive school (used to be called Dickson academy) is not allowed to operate in the normal way. But we are allowed to teach the children in their respective villages and teach them children outdoors under the trees. Our teachers are changing location each day and teach the children from all classes who live in that area. This way we can keep an eye on our students and we encourage them to keep on studying. We can’t wait for the schools to open again but for now we are grateful that this is possible. We have a great team of teachers who love their work! #dicksoncomprehensiveschool #dicksonacademy #s2skidshomes #learning #underthetrees

Today the children from our foster homes enjoyed the circus with #circushannesenco they loved it! Thank you Anne for coming! Karibu tena! #s2skidshomes #s2sfostercare #circus #fun #tricks

Today in OGBC we had Anne from #circushannes with us. He taught the boys some tricks with different attributes. The boys loved it! It was such a fun afternoon full with colors, laughters and joy! Thank you so much for coming! #s2skidshomes #onesimusboys #circus #tricks #games #fun

Last weekend Onesimus Good news Boys center received three visitors from Tamarind Villages Mombasa. Mrs. Janet and her Lead Team advised the boys on different topics. It was such a blessed time and we thank you for coming! #s2skidshomes #onesimusboys #visit #encouraging #asante #Networking

Today we held one of our foster home days. All the children age 12 and above came together. We talked about topics of being right and responsibilities. After this we had activities demonstrating what it means to be responsible. It was a very successful day and the teens really enjoyed it. #s2skidshomes #dicksonfostercare #s2sfostercare #responsibility #beingright #activities #fun #fostercare #mombasa #kenya

A few days ago, we had our 3rd time giving out relief food to the poorest families of our community in Port Reitz where our school is located. Director Joseph Matheka was present in Kenya. He was encouraging parents to be strong, to continue trusting in God meeting their daily needs in this difficult season. He also encouraged parents to deal with small differences in families quickly, to continue helping their children with homework. He added parents should keep on sending children to the six chosen locations, for assisting children with learning. This was the instruction given by the ministry of education (just for a few hours a day). The director observed, a high number of children, attending these centers, some were weak. “Our teachers are overwhelmed with children demanding help with learning some coming from other schools, says the director.” The families were very happy and grateful to see Matheka. They thanked him and S2S for organizing food relief. Their concern is now that there is a new raise in Covid-19 cases around the world! Some families plead with the director, to talk with donors not to forget them. They also requested if possible, to start feeding the children at least one meal a day. The director promises to follow up with the local government for permission. He promises he will do what is possible to reduce the suffering of children in our school, their siblings, and a few elderly families. We were able to give relief food to 100 families, including teachers and our six foster parents! We would like to thank everyone who donated toward relief food. May God bless you #s2skidshomes #dicksonacademy #dicksoncomprehensiveschool #dcs #relieffood #covid19 #coronavirus #slums #thankyou #mombasa #kenya

Förderverein22 December 2020
A loyal sponsor of our organization has set up a sister association in Germany: Förderverein Shoulder to Shoulder International e.V.. Great to see the support network grow. Compliments Martina and the team for the work you have already done! In the coming period we will look together to integrate the activities of the new German foundation on our website. Contact details can be found under Contact.
Geslaagde speculaasactie18 December 2020
De speculaasactie van dit jaar is helemaal geslaagd! Veel mensen hebben kunnen genieten van zo’n mooie speculaaspop. En daarmee is er een mooi bedrag opgehaald om het werk in Kenia te ondersteunen. Veel dank aan deze super verkopers!
Jerusalema8 December 2020
Alle projecten van S2S in Kenia hebben hun eigen versie van het lied Jerusalema opgenomen. Het resultaat is erg leuk geworden!
Mondkapjes te koop!27 November 2020
Corine heeft de afgelopen tijd al 200 mondkapjes gemaakt en verkocht om geld op te halen voor Shoulder 2 Shoulder! En ze zijn nog steeds te koop! Ze kosten € 3 of met neusklem € 3,50 (excl. verzendkosten). Wil je ook zo’n mooi kapje? Stuur dan een mailtje naar corine@s2s.ngo
Capacity Building Workshop15 October 2020
Garama, Michael and Julius, who are part of our S2s Management Team Staff attended a Capacity Building Workshop for Institutions Undertaking Rehabilitation of Street Families which was organized by Street Families Rehabilitation Trust Fund (SFRTF) on the 12th and 13th of Oct 2020 at Naivasha, Kenya.
Spiced Biscuits Sale10 October 2020
The spiced biscuits sale has started for this year. Do you want to order? Or do you want to join by selling to your own contacts? Please send us an email at info@s2s.ngo
Outdoor teaching5 October 2020
Due to COVID our Dickson comprehensive school (used to be called Dickson academy) is not allowed to operate in the normal way. But we are allowed to teach the children in their respective villages and teach them children outdoors under the trees. Our teachers are changing location each day and teach the children from all classes who live in that area. This way we can keep an eye on our students and we encourage them to keep on studying.
Circus Trics1 October 2020
Last week Anne from Circus Hannes visited both OGBC as the kids of DCC. See the insta posts for more fun pictures.
Encouraging visit29 September 2020
Last weekend Onesimus Good news Boys center received three visitors from Tamarind Villages Mombasa. Mrs. Janet and her Lead Team advised the boys on different topics. It was such a blessed time and we thank you for coming!
Foster Home Day4 September 2020
Today we held one of our foster home days. All the children age 12 and above came together. We talked about topics of being right and responsibilities. After this we had activities demonstrating what it means to be responsible. It was a very successful day and the teens really enjoyed it.
3rd Food relief31 August 2020
A few days ago, we had our 3rd time giving out relief food to the poorest families of our community in Port Reitz where our school is located. Director Joseph Matheka was present in Kenya. He was encouraging parents to be strong, to continue trusting in God meeting their daily needs in this difficult season.
Parents day22 August 2020
Today, august 22nd is an important day. The first seminar on parenting skills. Rehabilitation is only done with the boys, but the problems often originate from the situation at home. The officials from Kenya are enthusiastic about our approach and will come over from Nairobi to open the seminar.
Family1 August 2020
Our new boys in Onesimus have been going through some rehabilitation after that it’s our aim to reintegrate them back to their family. Here are some pictures of some boys who are successful reunited with their family. As S2S we keep in touch with the family. We are very proud of our social workers who do an amazing job. A family setting is still the best for any child to grow up in.
Milk Donation29 July 2020
We thank the county government of Mombasa for donating 100 boxes of milk for the children in the foster homes and for the boys in Onesimus. Asante sana!
The new website is launched6 July 2020
After months of preparation we launched today the new website of Shoulder 2 Shoulder: https://s2s.ngo.
Team work28 June 2020
Our new Onesimus boys have been training a lot as a team. Look at how well they can do some acrobatics!
Food relief10 June 2020
After the first distribution on 30th April, we felt it was necessary to send our social worker and headteacher to visit every family we are helping to determine the needs (more than 40 have between 5-10 children). When we looked at their data, we decided to first give an equal ration to every family on our list. And then we would follow up two weeks later and give the very needy families a top-up ration.
Gratitude4 May 2020
One of the new boys whom was taken from the streets, is sharing his gratitude! We are grateful to help boys like him, helping and leading them to a better future!
Donate action started for food relief COVID-194 May 2020
Shoulder 2 Shoulder is een geefactie gestart om voedseldistributies te kunnen houden voor de allerarmsten in Mombassa. Als gevolg van de lockdown die door de Keniaanse regering is afgekondigd hebben zij op dit moment geen andere manier om aan voedsel te komen. Als je mee wilt doen met deze actie kijk dan snel op geef.nl. Hier komen ook regelmatig updates over de actie.
50 extra boys at Onesimus29 April 2020
In response to Covid-19 pandemic, National government, Street Rehabilitation Trust Fund, and Mombasa children department and other stakeholders teamed up together to address the issue of homeless street children in Mombasa and found a committed partner in Onesimus Good News Boys Centre (OGBC) a program of Shoulder should International that focused on rehabilitating street boys. We can report the cooperation lead by the County director children department Mombasa has managed to rescue 51 boys out of the Mombasa street.