Our partnership with Garden of Hope Foundation 

Informal settlements are not legally recognized and do not offer government services like schools, medical care or running water.  Located on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kibera is the second largest informal settlement in the world, with an estimated population of over 250,000 people.  Like other informal settlements, Kibera is characterized by overcrowded dwellings; high unemployment rates; poor environmental conditions; limited water and electricity supplies; poor sanitation; and lack of access to health facilities. Women and girls find it difficult to secure formal employment due to lower education levels, lack of vocational experience, and social norms that expect women and girls to stay at home.  

One Day’s Wages is partnering with Garden of Hope Foundation to train young, single mothers in Kibera in entrepreneurship, leadership, vocational skills, and income generating activities. The goal is to equip young women who are the most disadvantaged with resources to start small businesses as a pathway out of poverty.  Through our partnership, 100 women are participating in a 3-month-long cohort, with workshops held twice a month, alongside a full year of mentorship support from local business leaders.