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Partner Highlight: Xtina Parks

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In 2019, we were honored to host Xtina Parks during her visit to Kibera and Uweza Art Gallery. Xtina is a conservationist, wildlife photographer, filmmaker, and art gallery owner who lives in the United States and Botswana. During her visit, she actively engaged with our community, walked through Kibera, and interacted…

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Thank you!

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In January 2023, Uweza will be celebrating 15 years of serving the Kibera community. Over the last decade and a half, we have had the joy and honor of walking alongside hundreds of children and youth in Kibera to help them achieve their dreams. From the bottom of our hearts,…

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The Women of Kibera

By Blog, Kibera News

Despite years of programming and attention on girls’ and women’s empowerment, the status of women in Kenya is not encouraging. 39% of women ages 15-49 who have ever been married report sexual or physical violence within their marriage. Less than half of currently married and employed women who earn cash are…

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