Fires are a major challenge for residents of Kibera and break out several times each month. The cause of the fires is not always known but suspected causes include electrical faults, gas explosions, and the knocking over of lanterns, stoves, and candles. Because homes and businesses are located very close…
It’s back to school week! We wish our sponsored students all the best as they head back to school this week for the first term of the new school year and thank everyone who supports our Sponsorship Program for making their education possible.
Over the last several few months, Kenya has been receiving unusually heavy rainfall. Kibera’s proximity to the Ngong River and poor drainage systems make the community especially susceptible to flooding. Residents that live in homes that are built along the river are the most affected. Uweza photography class graduate and…
“The old adage that sports builds character, mental toughness, teamwork and other intangibles that will last a lifetime appears to be especially true for girls and women. Team sports offer lessons to girls that they often don’t get elsewhere, experts say. And research shows experience in sports is a common…
Last weekend, the members of our Bright Futures program for young mothers met for their last meeting of the year. They reflected on the year and distributed their savings accumulated over the year through their 52-week savings challenge. Collectively, 27 members were able to save a total of 124,790 ($1,250…
Our soccer and art programs were highlighted in yesterday’s DAILY NATION as examples of fun and productive activities during school holidays!
Today is #GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. For the second year in a row, we collaborated with Kibera-based organizations to hold #GivingTuesdayKibra and dedicated the day toward sharing and collecting stories of the way that Kibera…
They did it!!! Yesterday, there was more snow than had been seen on Mt. Kenya since 2000 and the total trek time lasted from 2 am to 7 pm with only an hour break for lunch. But with determination, teamwork, and encouragement from your donations, Maxi and a team of…
#GivingTuesday is just ONE week from today on December 3rd! We have a lot planned and have been spending every Tuesday leading up to the big day celebrating #ThankfulTuesday and hearing from program participants about why they appreciate everyone who supports Uweza. Genti has been a player for our women’s soccer…
