Our Work
Discover our programs and projects that create positive change in our community.
Our Impact
Through our dedicated work and community partnerships, we continue to create meaningful change in Dandora.
People Reached
Lives Impacted
Workshops Held
Our Programs
We work across four key themes to create lasting change in our community.
Education
Providing access to quality education for children and youth in marginalized communities.
Livelihood
Empowering individuals with skills and resources to achieve financial independence.
Health
Promoting health awareness and access to healthcare services for vulnerable populations.
Advocacy
Advocating for the rights and inclusion of marginalized groups in society.
Our Projects
Discover how we're making a difference in our community through various initiatives.
Impact:
Providing nutritious meals to over 500 children every weekend, ensuring they stay in school.
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Training in business development, financial literacy, and practical skills like hairdressing and manicure.
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Fostering solidarity and understanding in the community.
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Offering legal consultations, family law guidance, and employment rights education to empower community members.
The Mzizi Project
The Mzizi Project addresses food insecurity among vulnerable children, particularly those with incarcerated parents. By providing nutritious meals, we ensure that these children can focus on their education and development.
Impact:
- Providing nutritious meals to over 500 children every weekend
- Improving school attendance and performance
- Supporting children's physical and mental development
- Creating a sense of community and belonging
The Mzizi Project in Action
Community members serving food to children
Children waiting in line for food distribution
Volunteers serving food to children
The Youth Voice Project
The Youth Voice Project empowers young people in Dandora with entrepreneurship and vocational skills. Through training and mentorship, we help youth develop the capabilities they need to secure livelihoods and become agents of change in their community.
Impact:
- Training in business development and financial literacy
- Teaching practical skills like hairdressing and manicure
- Connecting youth with mentors and opportunities
- Reducing unemployment and crime in the community
The Youth Voice Project in Action
Business and entrepreneurship training session
Vocational training in hairdressing skills
Youth participants at the program center
Recognition award for the Youth Voice Project
Partnership with SHOFCO for youth empowerment
A Mile in My Shoes Walk
The "A Mile in My Shoes" Walk is an annual event that raises awareness and funds for people with disabilities in our community. This event fosters solidarity and understanding by inviting participants to experience, even briefly, the challenges faced by people with disabilities.
Impact:
- Increasing awareness about disability rights and inclusion
- Raising funds for accessibility improvements in the community
- Building empathy and understanding among community members
- Advocating for policy changes to support people with disabilities
A Mile in My Shoes Event
Experiencing walking with visual impairment simulation
Community members gathered for the awareness walk
2022 A Mile in My Shoes Charity Walk poster
Justice in Action: Free Legal Aid in Dandora
On October 17th, Wote Kwa Wote CBO, in partnership with Amka Africa Justice Initiative and SHOFCO Kenya, brought crucial legal support to the Dandora community. Over the course of this impactful event, we worked to ensure access to justice for vulnerable community members facing legal challenges.
During this period, Amka Africa's young lawyers and university law students offered free legal advice and assistance in cases involving family issues, land disputes, employment conflicts, and more. Community members received one-on-one sessions with lawyers, giving them the chance to understand their rights, discuss legal options, and gain clarity on paths toward resolution.
Impact:
- Free legal consultations for family, land, and employment issues
- Interactive legal awareness sessions on key rights
- One-on-one sessions with qualified lawyers and law students
- Empowering community members with legal knowledge and resources
Justice in Action Event
Individual legal consultation with community member
Community members attending legal awareness workshop
Legal professionals conducting interactive awareness session
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