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In Africa there is a concept known as UBUNTU - the profound sense that we are human only through the humanity of others; that if we are to accomplish anything in this world it will in equal measure be due to the work and achievement of others. ~ Nelson Mandela

We believe in Ubuntu philosophy

Our aim is to improve the lives of underprivileged persons (children and elders) through provision of basic needs, nurturing good health, and a safe environment to live in.

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Who we are

About us

We are a team working together to support the growth of poor children through quality education, health, livelihoods, and protection in Githogoro slum, Nairobi. We believe in Ubuntu philosophy. In Swahili we say Umoja ni nguvu. When we come together great things happen. This is more than a statement. We are all bound. Love, compassion and caring exist within us all. These are universal values that governs our humanity. When Ubuntu is present you feel it.

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Equality

What we do

Education

Education is a basic human right. Education is more than reading and writing. Education empowers the most vulnerable and marginalized individuals in society and gives them the basic skills they need to sustain themselves. Most children in slum areas are underprivileged in education rights due to poverty. Children are delightful their innocence, playfulness, and imagination make them unique, and their energies always draw people around them. Sadly not all children have this opportunity. Slum children are faced with trauma and suffering at a young age.

Livelihoods

According to FAO, in Kenya 46% of the population lives on less than $1 a day, 35% of children below 5 years are chronically malnourished, and 36.5% are food insecure. In the Githogoro slum, food insecurity is prevalent. The number of family conflicts and violence reports filed at the chief’s office in Githogoro shows a strong connection between food insecurity and violence. Children are usually caught up in these violent states and are left devastated and in extreme cases homeless. Food insecurity in Githogoro households is due to financial limitations and unemployment. Our main aim is to reduce all forms of poverty within the community. We aim to strengthen the community’s capacity to improve their livelihoods.

Protection

According to the Violence Against Children Survey, 2019 by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, 16% of girls and 6% of boys experience sexual violence by the age of 18. There are different forms of risks and emergencies within slum communities- SGBV, SHRH, physical abuse, exploitation, epidemics et cetera. Slum children are at high risk of being victims of violence- physical and sexual due to their unforgiving environment and timid state that makes them easily manipulated.

Susan njeri

Director

Susan Wanjiku

Chairperson

Stanley munyiri

Vice Chairperson

Pauline wanjiku

Official

We are a team working together to support the growth of poor children through quality education, health, livelihoods, and protection in Githogoro slum, Nairobi. We believe in Ubuntu philosophy.