But, James also discovered something powerful: that a single caring adult, a single safe space, a single moment of being truly seen and heard could alter the trajectory of a young man’s life. He had experienced it himself, when he met Albert Ochung, a retired teacher who allowed him to use his bicycle, taught him how to iron men’s clothes and he made a decision to create the same moments for others.
James founded Lifesong Kenya to nurture boys through safe housing, Co-Active Coaching, mentoring, education and the relentless belief that no boy is beyond redemption.
Today, Lifesong operates from the same foundations that James grew up needing — a deliberate choice to show up, to explore options and to keep showing up for boys who are still living the story he once lived as a boy.
