Jul 21, 20213 min read

Education in Kibera: How The Kenyan Government Can Create A Equitable, Balanced Education System

The Western-made stereotypes surrounding education systems in Kenya are very well-known, though the reality of Kenya’s education system...

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Unity Within Devastation: How The Kiberan Community Unified In The Face of The Pandemic & Economic D

Stephanie Lorenzet

Jul 7, 20213 min read

Unity Within Devastation: How The Kiberan Community Unified In The Face of The Pandemic & Economic D

Within the largest slum in Africa, Kibera lies a strong community where all locals consider each other as family. With a disputed...

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Featuring Julia Alubala: Giving Girls the Wings to Fly

Maisie Schorr

Jun 30, 20212 min read

Featuring Julia Alubala: Giving Girls the Wings to Fly

Teachers are a universal symbol of promise, fulfillment, and curiosity. This is especially true in an environment like Kibera, the...

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Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in Kibera Through Education

Ingrid Berg

Jun 23, 20213 min read

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in Kibera Through Education

In 2006, the former US President Barack Obama visited Kibera, Kenya, and told crowds that “Everybody in Kibera needs the same...

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How NGOs Are Aiding Kibera in the Fight Against Covid-19

Xavier Lafaire

Jun 16, 20213 min read

How NGOs Are Aiding Kibera in the Fight Against Covid-19

“I don’t have any job, I don’t have a life, I don’t have any food for my kids,” said Josephine Muchilwa, just one of many Kiberan women...

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Creativity, Inspiration, and Entrepreneurship: How Kiberan Residents Are Tackling Job Scarcity

Maisie Schorr

Jun 9, 20212 min read

Creativity, Inspiration, and Entrepreneurship: How Kiberan Residents Are Tackling Job Scarcity

Although formal, full time, employment in Kibera is rare, men, women, and children supplement their income by setting up roadside shops...

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Celebration and Hope Amidst Africa’s Largest Slum

Ingrid Berg

May 19, 20213 min read

Celebration and Hope Amidst Africa’s Largest Slum

One aspect of cultures around the world that remains the same is the very human enjoyment of holidays and celebrations. This holds true...

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A Light At The End of the Tunnel: Gender-based Violence and Support Systems in Kibera

Lily Jenden

May 12, 20213 min read

A Light At The End of the Tunnel: Gender-based Violence and Support Systems in Kibera

Kiberans, living in the midst of both hope and hardships, look out for each other like family. This close-knit community supports one...

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The Water Sanitation Crisis: Hope for Improvement

Maisie Schorr

May 5, 20212 min read

The Water Sanitation Crisis: Hope for Improvement

Water, a resource that is naively thought of as being widely available in all corners of the world, is a major concern in a multitude of...

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How Kibera Developed and Maintains Its Diverse Cuisine: Sack Gardening

Teagan Quinlan

Apr 28, 20213 min read

How Kibera Developed and Maintains Its Diverse Cuisine: Sack Gardening

It is no doubt that food is an essential part of human existence, and cuisine an innate part of cultural expression. Around the world,...

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Eunice Akoth

Apr 21, 20213 min read

The Potential of Kibera's Youth

For young people in Kenya, especially those living in the slums like Kibera, a second chance is a blessing. Many teenagers indulge...

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Inside The Controversial World of Poverty Tourism

Lily Jenden

Apr 14, 20215 min read

Inside The Controversial World of Poverty Tourism

In Kenya, slum tourism - also known as poverty tourism - is quickly taking off. While the beautiful landscapes, unforgettable wildlife...

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The Nubian Tribe in the History of Kibera

Laurel Caruso

Apr 5, 20212 min read

The Nubian Tribe in the History of Kibera

To fully understand the rich and often neglected history of Kibera, one must first understand what a slum and shanty town is. A shanty...

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Future Stars Development & Rescue Center

Eunice Akoth

Mar 31, 20212 min read

Future Stars Development & Rescue Center

2007 in Kibera was full of post-election violence and distress that disrupted the lives of families and youth, separating many from their...

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How Africa's Largest Slum Found Hope During A Healthcare Crisis

Blossom Lee

Mar 26, 20214 min read

How Africa's Largest Slum Found Hope During A Healthcare Crisis

In a National Geographic article, Brian Otieno, a 27-year-old photojournalist based in Nairobi, noted that “if you are struggling to get...

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Eunice Akoth

Mar 19, 20213 min read

The Beauty of Kibera

Growing up in an underprivileged community was not always easy. However, my experiences, both good and bad, have taught me the best of...

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