SLUMRISE ORGANIZATION
Building a brighter future for our kids and the community.
EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY OF MATHARE.
We work to uplift our community's potential through education, nutrition and community-driven development.
Born from the community
SlumRise is an organization created by young people who grew up in Mathare, one of Africa’s largest informal settlements. We understand the challenges because we’ve lived them, and we know the solutions because we’re part of the community. The slums in Mathare face significant challenges due to rapid urbanization, economic hardship, and poor infrastructure. Residents have limited access to nutritious food, healthcare, and basic services. Malnutrition is a daily reality for many children, and for some, school meals are their only reliable source of food. SlumRise was founded to address these challenges, recognizing that education must be paired with practical skills and community support to drive lasting change. SlumRise was founded to support these problems. Education offers a pathway out of hardship, but it must be paired with practical skills and community support to make lasting change
500 000 + population
This scale means there is an immense amount of work to be done: from improving access to education and healthcare to creating safe spaces and opportunities for growth. Each effort, no matter how small, contributes to transforming Mathare from a place of hardship into a community full of potential and hope.
65% youth
Mathare’s young generation carries immense potential: creativity, resilience, and determination. By investing in education, skills, and opportunities, we can help transform statistics into stories of hope, growth, and lasting change.
Community-led
Founded by people who grew up in Mathare, understanding the communities real needs.
Grassroots impact
Every initiative comes from the community, ensuring sustainable and meaningful change.
Youth-driven
Empowering youth to become changemakers and lead lasting transformation in their community.
WHAT WE DO IN MATHARE
Our work spans multiple sectors, each essential to building a stronger and more resilient community, as you can see below.
Education
Providing essential learning materials, supporting dedicated teachers, and creating safe learning environments where children can thrive and reach their full potential.
Nutrition
Ensuring children have nutritious meals to support their learning and development, because no child should learn on an empty stomach.
Green infrastructure
Installing solar lighting systems to make streets and schools safer, extending learning hours and improving security for the entire community.
Training and digital access
Creating technology hubs and providing skills to prepare young people for the modern economy and global opportunities.
Environmental safety
Protecting the environment through riverbank stabilization projects and sustainable waste management solutions that benefit the entire community.
Community support
Providing essential items, healthcare support, sustainable farming initiatives, and skills training to build a stronger, more resilient community.
Be part of the change with SlumRise
Your long-term support helps us strengthen our community-led projects in education, nutrition, and sustainable development in Mathare, Kenya.
€36/month can help a woman learn a skill and start a small business.
€56/month can provide school materials and daily meals for a child.
€672/year can cover a student’s full living expenses at school.
These are average estimates across our projects. Costs generally include school fees, meals, housing, transport, and hygiene materials.
SlumRise does not engage in one-to-one sponsorships — we support entire community programmes to ensure long-term, collective impact.