Life in a Garbage Dump

Education is one of the greatest HOPE for children to avoid hunger, violence, abuse and exploitation, and the only way to break a cycle of poverty.   

Education programs

– nursery school in the dump site

– sponsoring dump site kids into boarding school

Fresh, clean water..... what a precious resource

• 40% of the 793 million people who do not have access to safe fresh water live in sub-Saharan Africa
• 700,000 African children die every year from diarrhea caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation

Our mission is to provide simple, low cost projects to provide clean water

• Water collection and retaining systems

• Low-cost water filter systems 

Feeding programs include a monthly mass feeding in the Giotto Dump, in addition to distribution of cabbages and corn maize flour. 

SUCCESS:  Graduating from University is a major milestone in Kenya. The entire village will join in celebration at this accomplishment.

Gidion stepping into his role as a Chemistry teacher—a dream that was made possible not just by his own hard work, but sponsor support throughout his academic journey. 

One of the most frequently asked questions is:  

'What happens after a sponsor child completes high school?'  

Decisions about ongoing support are based on several factors including the teens focus and desire to continue learning.  Pictured above is one of five sponsored children who completed high school last year.  Fridah chose food and beverage production at Rift Valley Institute.