CARE. EDUCATE. EMPOWER.
From Vulnerability to Opportunity.
Klatan Total Orphans Centre provides protection, education and pathways to opportunity for orphaned and vulnerable children while strengthening caregivers and communities around them.
- Care.
- Educate.
- Equip.
- Empower.
OUR MISSION
Every child deserves safety, belonging and a path to a better future.
Klatan Total Orphans Centre protects, educates, and equips orphaned and vulnerable children with the care, skills, mentorship, and opportunities they need to grow into strong, self-reliant adults.
OUR STORY
It Started With Seven Children.
Jacob Lolem’s journey began in 2011–2012 while volunteering at Kacheliba Sub-County Hospital. He witnessed children collecting HIV medication for seriously ill parents, and when some parents passed away, those children were left vulnerable and without adequate care. Moved to act, Jacob personally became a caregiver to seven orphaned children.
2011–2012 · The Journey Begins
While volunteering at Kacheliba Sub-County Hospital, Jacob witnessed children left without care.
7 Children
Jacob personally became a caregiver to seven orphaned children.
2014 · Formalized
Registered as a Community Based Organization.
2016 · 55 Children
Klatan responds to street-connected children needing shelter, rehabilitation and education.
Today · ~200 Supported
Approximately 200 orphaned and vulnerable children supported to date.
OUR PROGRAMS
Four Pillars That Work Together
01
CHILD PROTECTION
Safe Care & Shelter
Providing safe care, shelter, wellbeing and protection for orphaned and vulnerable children.
02
EDUCATION SUPPORT
Learning & Mentorship
Ensuring access to school, learning resources, mentorship and educational guidance for every child.
03
CAREGIVER EMPOWERMENT
Skills & Stability
Equipping caregivers with skills, knowledge and support to strengthen families and improve household stability.
04
VILLAGE ENTERPRISE
Sustainable Livelihoods
Developing community-led livelihood initiatives that create sustainable economic opportunities.
HOW KLATAN WORKS
A Pathway From Vulnerability to Opportunity
Vulnerability
Children facing risk, neglect or loss.
Protection & Care
Safety, basic needs and emotional support.
Education & Support
Access to schooling and learning resources.
Skills & Mentorship
Life skills, confidence and personal development.
Livelihood Opportunities
Skills training and economic opportunities.
Stronger Communities
Self-reliant households and thriving communities.
STRONG CHILDREN NEED STRONG COMMUNITIES
Empowering Caregivers. Strengthening Communities.
Sustainable change means supporting both children and the people around them. Klatan works to strengthen caregivers and communities through practical skills, mentoring and livelihood opportunities.
Children Supported
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Orphaned and vulnerable children supported to date
Beginning of the Journey
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Where Jacob’s work with Klatan began
Street-Connected Children
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Encountered in 2016, expanding our mission
Community Based Organization
2014
Registered as a Community Based Organization
Education
A pathway to learning and opportunity
Stronger Together
Building brighter futures in West Pokot
STORIES OF CHANGE
Real Impact You Can See.
Klatan’s impact is reflected in the everyday moments that matter — children receiving care, returning to learning, developing confidence, caregivers building skills and communities working together toward stronger futures.
STORIES OF HOPE
Real Stories From Our Community
Read the stories of children, caregivers and community members whose lives are being transformed through care and opportunity.
CHILD'S JOURNEY
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CAREGIVER'S JOURNEY
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COMMUNITY JOURNEY
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Child Protection
Every child’s safety and dignity come first.
Community Participation
Programs are shaped with the communities we serve.
Transparency
Clear, honest stewardship of every resource.
Sustainable Impact
Building lasting pathways, not one-time aid.