Ein herausragendes Beispiel für den Wandel in Korogocho ist Maureen. Ihr Wirken zeigt eindrucksvoll, was Empowerment in der Praxis bedeutet.
Education | Between rubbish and hope
Officially, Kenya is a country with free primary education for all. In practice, parents in Korogocho face very different questions.
AUDIO | About Children in Korogocho
As the world marks International Day of the Girl, Kenya’s statistics tell a sobering story. Nearly one million girls under 18 are estimated to be growing up in Nairobi’s informal settlements.
Nutrition | What Korogocho reveals
In Korogocho, two forms of malnutrition coexist. Many children under the age of five are too small for their age – a sign of chronic nutrient deficiency. At the same time, many mothers are overweight.
Girls | One Million in Slums
Nearly one million girls under 18 are estimated to be growing up in Nairobi’s slums. Across Kenya, approximately 11 million girls aged 0–17 live nationwide.
Environment | Urban Reality
Korogocho’s residents show resilience through community clean-ups, recycling initiatives, and local adaptation to climate stress. The settlement is turning Mazingira Day’s ideals into lasting change.