Neemaland
Queens and Kings Center
A Vision of Grace:
Neemaland Queens and Kings Center
The Remarkable Journey of Pastor Grace Omundi
In the heart of Nairobi's Kabiria area stands a powerful testament to one woman's unwavering faith and entrepreneurial spirit. Pastor Grace Omundi, a determined faith-driven leader, transformed her own painful past into purpose when she founded Neemaland Queens and Kings Center in 2000. What began with rescuing a single seven-month-old abandoned baby girl has blossomed into a haven for dozens of vulnerable children—each one elevated from "orphan" to "queen" or "king" in recognition of their inherent worth and dignity.
Grace's journey exemplifies the mission of She Steps Forward International—a woman who stepped boldly into her God-given destiny despite overwhelming odds. As the seventh daughter in her family, Grace experienced firsthand the sting of being unwanted in a culture where female children were often considered a curse. Her father's resentment made her childhood exceptionally difficult. Yet through faith and determination, she not only overcame her circumstances but created a path for others to do the same.
Neemaland Today: A Kingdom of Hope
Today, the Neemaland Queens and Kings Center provides a loving home to more than 65 children, from newborns to 19-year-olds. Under Pastor Grace's leadership, each child's welfare receives the highest consideration, with a focus on providing food, shelter, clothing, and education.
The Center serves multiple categories of vulnerable children: total orphans, partial orphans, abandoned and neglected children, and those with HIV/AIDS. Beyond residential care, Neemaland extends its reach through community outreach programs that provide foodstuff, counseling, spiritual nourishment, and educational support to over 100 additional children when funding permits.
At Neemaland, family isn't just a concept—it's a lived reality. "This is home, this is family, these are my parents, brothers and sisters," the children proclaim. The Center has cultivated a culture that builds bonds of unity where all are equal before God and valued as individuals.
Pastor Grace Omundi & her husband, Leakey
Building a Sustainable Future
While Neemaland has been recognized by the Kenyan government and various community organizations for its outstanding work, significant challenges remain. The Center's most pressing need is stability within its food supply.
SSFI has been fortunate to partner with organizations, such as United MegaCare, and with individual donors to improve the food supply, but urgent needs remain.
Under the mentorship of SSFI, and the generosity of United MegaCare in 2024, the Omundi family started farming, growing their own supply of maize corn and beans. One generous SSFI donor provided funds that are going toward the purchase of goats for milk.
However, food items such as a variety of vegetables and protein sources (e.g., chicken) are desperately needed.
Join Us in Supporting This Vision
As a faith-based female entrepreneur, Pastor Grace Omundi embodies the very essence of SSFI's mission—a woman who stepped forward with courage to fulfill her God-given destiny, creating positive impact in her community one precious life at a time.
Your support helps sustain and expand this vital work. Whether through individual donations, or corporate partnerships, you can be part of transforming lives at Neemaland Queens and Kings Center.
If you have specific questions or would like to learn more about our partnership with Neemaland, please email us at info@shestepsforwardinternational.org with "Neemaland Support" in the subject line.
A Vision of Grace:
Neemaland Queens
and Kings Center
The Remarkable Journey of
Pastor Grace Omundi
In the heart of Nairobi's Kabiria area stands a powerful testament to one woman's unwavering faith and entrepreneurial spirit. Pastor Grace Omundi, a determined faith-driven leader, transformed her own painful past into purpose when she founded Neemaland Queens and Kings Center in 2000. What began with rescuing a single seven-month-old abandoned baby girl has blossomed into a haven for dozens of vulnerable children—each one elevated from "orphan" to "queen" or "king" in recognition of their inherent worth and dignity.
Grace's journey exemplifies the mission of She Steps Forward International—a woman who stepped boldly into her God-given destiny despite overwhelming odds. As the seventh daughter in her family, Grace experienced firsthand the sting of being unwanted in a culture where female children were often considered a curse. Her father's resentment made her childhood exceptionally difficult. Yet through faith and determination, she not only overcame her circumstances but created a path for others to do the same.
Neemaland Today:
A Kingdom of Hope
Pastor Grace Omundi & her husband, Leakey
Today, the Neemaland Queens and Kings Center provides a loving home to more than 65 children, from newborns to 19-year-olds. Under Pastor Grace's leadership, each child's welfare receives the highest consideration, with a focus on providing food, shelter, clothing, and education.
The Center serves multiple categories of vulnerable children: total orphans, partial orphans, abandoned and neglected children, and those with HIV/AIDS. Beyond residential care, Neemaland extends its reach through community outreach programs that provide foodstuff, counseling, spiritual nourishment, and educational support to over 100 additional children when funding permits.
At Neemaland, family isn't just a concept—it's a lived reality. "This is home, this is family, these are my parents, brothers and sisters," the children proclaim. The Center has cultivated a culture that builds bonds of unity where all are equal before God and valued as individuals.
Building a Sustainable Future
While Neemaland has been recognized by the Kenyan government and various community organizations for its outstanding work, significant challenges remain. The Center's most pressing need is stability within its food supply.
SSFI has been fortunate to partner with organizations, such as United MegaCare, and with individual donors to improve the food supply, but urgent needs remain.
Under the mentorship of SSFI, and the generosity of United MegaCare in 2024, the Omundi family started farming, growing their own supply of maize corn and beans. One generous SSFI donor provided funds that are going toward the purchase of goats for milk.
However, food items such as a variety of vegetables and protein sources (e.g., chicken) are desperately needed.
Join Us in Supporting This Vision
As a faith-based female entrepreneur, Pastor Grace Omundi embodies the very essence of SSFI's mission—a woman who stepped forward with courage to fulfill her God-given destiny, creating positive impact in her community one precious life at a time.
Your support helps sustain and expand this vital work. Whether through individual donations, or corporate partnerships, you can be part of transforming lives at Neemaland Queens and Kings Center.
If you have specific questions or would like to learn more about our partnership with Neemaland, please email us at info@shestepsforwardinternational.org with "Neemaland Support" in the subject line.
Our First Trip to Neemaland Queens and Kings Center
Check out our visit to Neemaland in 2020. We were fortunate enough to visit with Ms. Grace and the children prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. As you can imagine, the pandemic placed quite a strain on the Center.
By God’s mercy, we have been able to visit them again since the end of the pandemic and are working to build a bigger and brighter future for all.
The needs are the same as pre-pandemic, but the urgency is greater. Your giving today will make a huge impact on their tomorrow!
Our First Trip to Neemaland Queens and Kings Center
Check out our visit to Neemaland in 2020. We were fortunate enough to visit with Ms. Grace and the children prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. As you can imagine, the pandemic placed quite a strain on the Center.
By God’s mercy, we have been able to visit them again since the end of the pandemic and are working to build a bigger and brighter future for all.
The needs are the same as pre-pandemic, but the urgency is greater. Your giving today will make a huge impact on their tomorrow!
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Get Involved
New to SSFI? Ways you can get involved and help our nonprofit that helps small businesses, ministries, and nonprofits.
Donate to a Program
You have several options when making a donation to SSFI. Check out all of our American and African Outreach programs. Donate to your favorites!
Fundraise
Be a part of our fundraising efforts by creating a fundraiser of your own. Pick a cause, spread the word, host your own fundraiser, and donate those funds back to SSFI!
Volunteer
At the heart of every nonprofit are its volunteers! We welcome inquiries into volunteering. Whether you are looking to volunteer a few hours a week or a month, we welcome the help. We even have seasonal volunteer needs. Interested? Let's chat!
Join Our Network
We love meeting like-minded people and organizations. Interested in adding value to a faith-based, female entrepreneur? We are constantly growing our network of mentors, coaches, speakers, and resource organizations!
Become a SSFI Prayer Warrior
As a group of Christ-centered entrepreneurs and coaches, we covet your prayers over our mission. You can make a huge impact by simply committing us to prayer on a regular basis. If there is one thing we believe, it's that prayer changes things!
Take a Missions Trip
Travel to Nairobi, Kenya, and see our overseas programs in action. You'll participate in the African SSFI Women's Conference and be able to visit our three outreaches. Trip also includes a 1/2 day safari, a trip to the market, and a visit to either the elephant or giraffe sanctuary.
Get Involved
New to SSFI? Ways you can get involved and help our nonprofit that helps small businesses, ministries, and nonprofits.
Donate to
a Program
You have several options when making a donation to SSFI. Check out all of our American and African Outreach programs. Donate to your favorites!
Fundraise
Be a part of our fundraising efforts by creating a fundraiser of your own. Pick a cause, spread the word, host your own fundraiser, and donate those funds back to SSFI!
Volunteer
At the heart of every nonprofit are its volunteers! We welcome inquiries into volunteering. Whether you are looking to volunteer a few hours a week or a month, we welcome the help. We even have seasonal volunteer needs. Interested? Let's chat!
Join Our Network
We love meeting like-minded people and organizations. Interested in adding value to a faith-based, female entrepreneur? We are constantly growing our network of mentors, coaches, speakers, and resource organizations!
Become a SSFI
Prayer Warrior
As a group of Christ-centered entrepreneurs and coaches, we covet your prayers over our mission. You can make a huge impact by simply committing us to prayer on a regular basis. If there is one thing we believe, it's that prayer changes things!
Take a
Missions Trip
Travel to Nairobi, Kenya, and see our overseas programs in action. You'll participate in the African SSFI Women's Conference and be able to visit our three outreaches. Trip also includes a 1/2 day safari, a trip to the market, and a visit to either the elephant or giraffe sanctuary.
Asante Sana!
Phone
757-809-0313
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 7173 | Suffolk, VA 23437
Copyright © 2025 She Steps Forward International | All Rights Reserved.
She Steps Forward International is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible in full or in part. EIN: 85-2976821
She Steps Forward® is a registered trademark of She Steps Forward Ministries, LLC and She Steps Forward International.
Phone
757-809-0313
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 7173 | Suffolk, VA 23437
Copyright © 2025 She Steps Forward International | All Rights Reserved.
She Steps Forward International is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible in full or in part. EIN: 85-2976821
She Steps Forward® is a registered trademark of She Steps Forward Ministries, LLC and She Steps Forward International.