Mathare: Why We Serve In Mathare
Mathare is one or the oldest and worst slums in Africa. Located three miles from the center of Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, Mathare is home to 700,000 people crowded into two square miles.
Among these congested living spaces, families of four share a ten-by-ten foot home, cobbled together from sheet metal, scrap wood and mud. They have no source of clean water, streets that are really open sewers, and roads that do not allow fire or police vehicles to enter. They lack adequate food, shelter and healthcare; disease and lawlessness are rampant.
This is where Ugali Youth works to empower Kenya’s next generation. Our work focuses on three areas: creating learning spaces, improving quality of life and equipping leaders.
Among these congested living spaces, families of four share a ten-by-ten foot home, cobbled together from sheet metal, scrap wood and mud. They have no source of clean water, streets that are really open sewers, and roads that do not allow fire or police vehicles to enter. They lack adequate food, shelter and healthcare; disease and lawlessness are rampant.
This is where Ugali Youth works to empower Kenya’s next generation. Our work focuses on three areas: creating learning spaces, improving quality of life and equipping leaders.
Ugali team believes that deep human connection is the purpose and result of a meaningful life, one that will inspire the most amazing acts of love and generosity amongst the next generation. We are therefore committed to promoting welfare of youth, allowing them to live a happy life without being left out.
Our prayer is that as you join with us in serving the youth of Kenya, you will know the shared blessing of ugali.
Our prayer is that as you join with us in serving the youth of Kenya, you will know the shared blessing of ugali.
Asante Sana!
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