Too Little Children
Providing enough for the child who has too little.
Providing A Brighter Future
Too Little Children strives to provide enough for the child who has too little, ensuring under served youth have the holistic support needed to thrive through projects such as Jemo House and The Pad Project.
The Pad Project
The Pad Project provides girls with the dignity and safety they deserve during menstruation, enabling them to stay in school. By distributing reusable, washable sanitary pads, we combat period poverty and its devastating consequences, including child marriage and transactional sex. This transformative initiative is powered by dedicated volunteers, sewing both individually and in groups.
Jemo House
Jemo House, located in western Kenya, provides a nurturing home for orphaned and abandoned children. We believe in holistic care, prioritizing community and family structure alongside essential resources like food, shelter, and education. Our commitment extends beyond childhood, with ongoing mentorship to empower our children to become financially independent adults, able to build strong communities.
“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.”
— Franklin Delano Roosevelt
How It All Began
Discovering the Need
During a medical mission trip to Maseno, Kenya, our founder, Jessica Starich, encountered a mother and six children in extremely difficult living conditions at a local orphanage. They lacked basic necessities such as safe shelter, sufficient food, and clean drinking water. This experience highlighted the urgent need for intervention.
Taking Decisive Action
After unsuccessful attempts to collaborate with the orphanage's management to improve the situation, Jessica made the compassionate decision to move the mother and children to a temporary location. This immediate action paved the way for a more sustainable solution.
Building for the Future
Through dedicated fundraising efforts, we were able to construct Jemo House in 2013. This facility was specifically designed to accommodate a larger number of children, providing them with a stable and nurturing environment.
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