Friends of Ngong Road (FoNR), a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3), and Ngong Road Children's Foundation (NRCF), a registered Kenyan NGO, operate with the shared mission of providing education and support for impoverished Nairobi children whose families have been affected by HIV/AIDS. By taking an innovative approach to organization and service delivery and recruiting a cadre of highly engaged, talented volunteers, FoNR has demonstrated that its model can help transform the lives of one of the most at-risk populations in the world. Read about the successes of our students. Our program seeks out children who have the ability to succeed but not the means. The number of children enrolled has grown quickly. When school opened in January of 2007, 60 sponsors had been recruited and a corresponding 60 children were on their way with school uniforms, shoes and school fees paid. The program’s selection criteria has grown consistently more rigorous and students in the program are required to attend schools we select. Although we don’t own or operate any schools, we partner with schools that have a demonstrated track record of delivering strong academic outcomes. We are proud of the success our students have created. Read their stories of their transformed lives. We add new stories frequently–you can stay up to date by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. We believe that measuring our impact is very important. Our mission is to provide education and support so students can transform their lives. We have defined “transformation” as securing employment in the vibrant Kenyan economy. To reach this goal our students must do well on every step in the process.