After several years of quiet but determined progress, Welicar Educational Centre in Dandora, Nairobi is entering an exciting new chapter. Our mission has always been simple yet powerful: to provide quality education, hope, and opportunity to children growing up in one of Nairobi’s most underserved communities. Over the past few years, despite many challenges, our […]
My name is Elisha Ooga. I was born and brought up in Kibera slum – the biggest slum in Sub-Saharan Africa. I couldn’t continue with my education in High school after my father died of severe backache as a result of doing menial jobs including carrying heavy loads/ offloading trucks at the Nairobi’s industrial […]
Success in life begins with a quality education. And yet, millions of children and youth lack the support they need to strengthen their literacy, stay on track in school, graduate from high school and find a career. One study after another has shown that educating girls is one of the most effective ways to fight […]
As the new Corona virus spreads rapidly in African countries, a big source of concern is how it will spread and affect those that live in congested low-income areas. The pandemic is having a negative impact on people’s health and economic and social status. Most people, especially slum-dwellers had skipped a meal or slept on […]
Gift Notification (GN) received by sponsored children brings hope and happiness to their families, the neighbourhood and the entire community in which they live. Families that benefit from gift notification always feel cared for and loved. Gift Notification is when a sponsored child receives a gift in a form of letter, money, greeting card, or […]
