Get involved

There is more than one way to Scale a Life.

Every year young people leave SOS Children's Villages in Kenya and step into adult life, often without the family network most of us lean on. scalA is the network they build for each other. You can be part of it as a donor, a member, a volunteer, a mentor or a partner.

Give to a campaign

For anyone

Choose a campaign started by a verified care leaver, such as tools for a trade, a business plan or a housing project, and give any amount by M-Pesa, card or bank transfer. 90% of your gift goes to the campaign you choose; 10% covers verification and running costs.

Browse campaigns

Become a member

For care leavers

If you grew up in SOS Children's Villages Kenya, join scalA for peer support, mental health circles, skills training, job linkages and the chance to raise support for your own plan. Our team verifies every membership before the account opens.

Join scalA

Mentor a care leaver

For professionals

Share what you know about a career, a business or simply adult life. Mentors give as much time as they can, from a monthly call upwards. You will need a free scalA account to apply.

Apply to mentor

Volunteer your skills

For anyone with time

Photography, writing, accounting, training, events or contacts: practical help makes a real difference to a member starting out. You will need a free scalA account to apply.

Apply to volunteer

Partner with us

For employers, companies and organisations

Our partners offer jobs and internships, sponsor training, and support the association directly. If your organisation can open a door for a young person leaving care, write to partnerships@scala.co.ke.

Talk to us about partnering

Why it matters

Leaving care is a hard transition. Young people who grew up in care must find housing, income and support, usually all at once and with far less backing than their peers. scalA was founded by care leavers who have made that journey, so that no one after them has to make it alone.

Read their stories or learn more about scalA.

Not sure where you fit?

Tell us a little about yourself and we will suggest the best way to help.