Befrienders Kenya is rated 3 out of 5 in the category civic & social organization. Read and write reviews about Befrienders Kenya. Befrienders Kenya is a charitable organisation focusing on suicide prevention by offering emotional support to those who may be in distress and therefore in danger of dying by suicide as well as creating awareness on suicide within communities. It is so far, the only organisation in Kenya with a specific focus on suicide prevention. The services are run by volunteers and sustained through donations from well wishers and through partnership with Africa Mental Health Foundation. Befrienders Kenya was registered as Samaritan Kenya in 2004 as a non-profit organization.However active Samaritans work did not start until October 2007 when the office was officially set up. In 2013 the organization changed its name to Befrienders Kenya in line with the global network which also covers the geographical areas under which the organization falls.
Address
Mawensi Gardens opposite Geo Maps Center, Upper Hill
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Nairobi, Kenya