Dandora, Kenya

Between August 14 and 16, 2025, our team established a new learning center in Dandora,one of Nairobi’s largest informal settlements. Dandora is closely connectedwith the city’s main dumpsite, which is the largest in Africa and among the biggest in the world. Every day, thousands of residents, including manychildren, depend on collecting and selling recyclable materials such as plasticand metal to earn a small income. The combination of extreme poverty, limited infrastructure and severe pollution caused by the dumpsite leads to serioushealth and social challenges for the community.

In response to these conditions, the new learning center was created as a spacef or education, connection and opportunity. The project became possible through the support of Dr. Mary A. Otieno, Dr. Olivia Opere from Kenyatta University who started DigiMagic Technologies, an organization focused on empowering youth through digital education. They provided access to suitable facilities and helped our team build strong local partnerships. Within three days, the classrooms were furnished, equipped and prepared for teaching.

The center was officially opened on August 16, 2025, and the first group of learners began classes after the summer break. Funded entirely through donations from our recent campaigns, the Dandora Learning Center now offers the full range of our educational programs, including courses in digital literacy,entrepreneurship, language development and community leadership. Each program aims to equip participants with practical, future-oriented skills that can opennew opportunities and strengthen self-reliance.

Two local staff members coordinate the center’s daily operations and mentor the students. Their deep connection with the community is essential for building trust and ensuring that the project remains sustainable.

The Dandora Learning Center marks an important step in our mission to make education accessible, relevant and transformative, even in the most challenging environments. It stands as a symbol of hope and resilience, showing that learning can lead to self-determination and lasting change.

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