Aug302018 by webmasterNo Comments
The Launch of Salama Community Centre in Kibera

The Launch of Salama Community Centre in Kibera

Kenya News
With living in streets being the most viable option for someone, you can guess that life is tough for such an individual. This is the life of hundreds of people in Nairobi, with girls and young mothers not spared in this endeavor. 14-year-old Fatuma Ahmed (not her real name) is a young mother living in the streets of Gikomba, Nairobi with her two-year-old daughter. At such a tender age she has had to adapt to the tough street life. “It’s not safe living in the streets especially during the night, to protect yourself one needs to sleep with a trouser” says Fatuma. Girls and young mothers living in the streets are exposed to many dangers, not to mention rape and other forms of assault. The nights are cold and it’s…
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Feb262018 by webmasterNo Comments
Let’s Go Fishing

Let’s Go Fishing

Events
It’s another year and the team of Koinonia social workers are out to begin a crucial mission that forms part of our 3R’s approach – Rescue, Rehabilitate and Reintegrate. Between the months of February and April, our social workers are touring different parts of Nairobi and its environs in search of vulnerable boys and girls living in the streets. These places where the vulnerable children live are commonly known as “Bases”. During the three months, social workers have dedicated their time to carry out various activities including: Visit new bases and familiarize themselves with boys and girls in that particular area. Identify children between 5-11 years who can be rehabilitated and reintegrated back to their family as well as aid in their school placement process. Street youth formation. This is…
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Apr122017 by webmasterNo Comments

International Day for the Street Children 2017

Kenya News
International day for the street children is marked annually on the 12th April since 2011 to create awareness on the millions of street children in the world so their rights may not be ignored. Koinonia Community in partnership with Amani and the MAECI project worked together in ensuring that street children in Nairobi have a remarkable day, through the Koinonia Street Kids Tournament. The past two weeks street children from different areas in Nairobi have been practicing twice per week for the ultimate final of the tournament that took place today at the Joseph Kang’ethe Community Centre in Woodley area, Nairobi County. Eight different teams took part in the tournament; Adams, Mutindwa, Santiago, Van Couver, Anita Home, Majengo Base, Kawangware and Riverside in football and in the 100m race. Each team…
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