Background Information
Upendo Destitutes Children’s Home, located in Kenya, is dedicated to providing care and support to 51 children ranging from infants to teenagers. The organization focuses on safeguarding children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, aiming to offer a nurturing environment for their growth and development.
The organization required a website to raise awareness towards the plight of the children, attract donors and volunteers, and share their mission with a broader audience.
Project Overview
To enhance Upendo’s outreach and support capabilities, we designed and hosted a user-friendly website. The website serves as a central hub for information about the organization, facilitates online donations, and encourages volunteer engagement.
Project Goals
The primary goals for developing the website were:
- Awareness: Increase visibility of the organization’s mission and activities.
- Fundraising: Facilitate online donations to support the children’s home.
- Volunteer Engagement: Attract volunteers by providing information on how to get involved.
- Transparency: Share updates and testimonials to build trust with donors and the community.
What We Did
- Design and Development: Created a responsive website with an intuitive layout, bold visuals, and clear calls to action.
- Content Management: Implemented an easy-to-use CMS for Upendo staff to update content.
- Optimized Performance Hosting: Hosted the website on our proprietary platform, ensuring 99.9% uptime and robust security.
Results
- Increased Donations: A significant rise in contributions has helped meet children’s immediate needs.
- Volunteer Engagement: Improved communication channels led to more volunteer applications.
- Enhanced Visibility: Greater awareness locally and internationally, as evidenced by increased website traffic and engagement metrics.
Conclusion
The Upendo Destitutes Children’s Home website has become a vital tool for advancing the organization’s mission. By offering a platform for donations, volunteer engagement, and community connection, the website ensures sustained support and care for vulnerable children.
