food insecurity
Food insecurity is an everyday occurrence and CBOs regularly provide free meals to those most in need and advice on small scale urban farming and diet
groups who prioritise food insecurity:
Restoring Dignity Foundation
Restoring Dignity Foundation aims to restore dignity and well-being to the lives of those facing hardship in Korogocho. This aim is being achieved through a range of services including healthcare, housing, food security, water sanitation, social security and education. Recently RDF have been able to build new houses for older residents and hope to extend their programme into 2025.
Global Vision Achievers
Global Vision Achievers is located in Kibera with activities in the settlement and children’s homes in surrounding counties. By focussing on alleviating poverty, promoting access to education and nurturing talents, particularly among young women and children, GVA provides training and childcare facilities. Having recently taken ownership of land in Kibera, GVA is looking to develop a new modern facility to deliver improved services for targeted vulnerable people.
La Vie Foundation
La Vie Foundation is based at Ushirika Health Clinic in Kibera, Nairobi and offers services in different low income areas. The CBO is one of the first to recognise the hidden problem of aging populations in places like Kibera and has introduced a range of services for older people. To this end, La Vie wants to extend its level of support including adapted housing.