Cura Orphanage

Need & Opportunity

In 2012, Construction for Change (CfC) partnered with the Cura community in Kikuyu County, Kenya, with a clear objective: build a foundation for long-term self-sufficiency. Led by Hayden Bixby, the project was designed around a simple principle—lasting change requires local ownership, not permanent outside support.

At the time, access to secondary education was limited for many local families. Together with the community, CfC set out to create the infrastructure and local leadership needed to sustain educational opportunities for future generations.

With support from the Creative Visions Foundation—founded by Amy Eldon, alongside Cura US Board members Amy and Grace Breuer—a formal transition plan was established through Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs).

Today, that vision has been realized. The children’s home has fully transitioned to community ownership, while the secondary school continues to operate independently as a vital resource for the Cura community.

Solution & Value Add

Construction for Change partnered with the community to develop infrastructure that would continue creating impact long after construction was complete. From the beginning, every investment supported a long-term transition to local leadership.

The project included:

• Education: A locally led, fully enrolled secondary school that expanded educational opportunities.

• Food Security: Adjacent farmland donated to produce healthy lunches for students at both the primary and secondary schools.

• Economic Opportunity: Flexible school fee options allowed parents to contribute through local employment.
• Essential Infrastructure: A resilient campus including a clinic, boreholes, irrigation systems, and agricultural facilities.