Street children are ever-present on the streets of Nairobi, despite the efforts of organizations like AP Partner, the Undugu Society of Kenya. Some children are forced to leave home to find work, others run away, choosing an uncertain life on the streets over abusive relationships at home. Living on the streets, they have almost no access to services like healthcare and education, and the cycle of poverty is almost universally inescapable. Life is even harder for this young girl, who is responsible for protecting and feeding her young daughter in addition to herself. Read Kristina’s blog.