Rescue center · July 16, 2026
What six months at the rescue center can do
Alcoholism and conflict at home drove Samuel to the streets. At the rescue center, boys like him find a safe bed, meals, school, and adults who care.
Stories
These stories from Sodzo’s work in Kenya first appeared in our newsletters.
Rescue center · June 23, 2026
Musa now speaks for the children of Meru County
Hunger and poverty pushed Musa onto the streets. Today he’s in Grade 8 and was elected to the Meru County Children Assembly.
KPJ groups · April 21, 2026
“Thank you for touching me.”
More than 800 people came to a clinic day in rural Kenya. Nearly all of them came through a KPJ group in their village. One woman’s words showed why those groups matter.
Kenya trip · February 2, 2026
Two clinic days and a flat tire in Meru National Park
A team of 14 helped serve more than 800 patients in two remote clinic days. Then they took 28 boys from the rescue center on safari.
News · January 7, 2026
Meet Kelli Hays, Sodzo’s Executive Director
Kelli’s first trip to Kenya in 2017 led her to a master’s degree in public health. In 2024, it led her to Sodzo.
News · January 5, 2026
Ten years of Sodzo, and a new Executive Director
Michael Goodman now serves solely as President of the Board, and Kelli Hays, MPH, is Sodzo’s Executive Director.
Rescue center · December 10, 2025
How Samuel found his voice
Samuel barely spoke when he came to the rescue center. With time and care, he stood up and led the boys in singing and prayer.
KPJ groups · November 30, 2025
Fathers are finding hope in KPJ groups
Men’s KPJ groups began in 2024. By November 2025, 17 groups had more than 800 men.
News · November 19, 2025
Sodzo’s first gala raised $35,937
Sodzo’s 10th Anniversary Gala, its first, passed its goal of $25,000.