COVID-19 Emergency Drive for the People of Kibera

Kibera area of Nairobi, Kenya

For Granted is actively raising emergency funds to support the people of the Kibera area of Nairobi, Kenya. Kibera is the largest urban slum in Africa with the majority of residents living in extreme poverty, earning less than $1 per day. The people of Kibera consist of the world’s most vulnerable population and help is urgently needed during this dire situation. COVID-19 is spreading rapidly through Kibera as people struggle to obtain clean water for cooking and basic hygiene and are unable to self-isolate or physical distance themselves due to severe overcrowding.

*VAP volunteers helping Kibera families*

100% of the funds raised go directly to support Vijana Amani Pamoja (VAP), an registered NGO based in Nairobi, Kenya. VAP is a local organization run by volunteers dedicated to improving health and education in their community. VAP volunteers are currently risking their lives to distribute water and hygienic supplies to help the people of Kibera.

Please donate today to support this effort.

VAP Scholarship Program

For Granted is also working to promote children’s rights through education with VAP. The organization uses the curriculum developed by Grassroots Football to encourage children to think critically and creatively, while pursuing their education. For Granted has worked in Kenya since 2008, when we had the opportunity to visit Vijana Amani Pamoja and developed a partnership enabling disadvantaged children to attend school.

Kenya is in great need of educational support and programs like For Granted’s Scholarship Program, because of the numerous development challenges the country is facing. Currently life expectancy is only 48 years and 60% of the population lives on less than two dollars a day. However, progress towards universal education for Kenyans is improving, with school enrollment up 2 million over the past 10 years. These progressive steps in the field of education are making these children leaders of change and progress for future generations. With your help, For Granted hopes to extend and expand our scholarship program.