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Welcome to the first article! In every video interview, article, or podcast in this blog, you will get to know more about informal settlements around the world. Through authentic voices, the project aims to provide a platform for the residents of informal settlements worldwide to share their stories, struggles, and triumphs with a wider audience. These personal accounts offer valuable insights into the daily lives, challenges, and hopes of the people living in such vibrant co

When you walk through the streets of Mathare, you’ll meet brilliant, capable women whose dreams have been slowed --- not by lack of ambition, but by lack of opportunity. What strikes me most about women’s unemployment is that it’s about more than just jobs. Many women have incredible skills --- tailoring, hairdressing, beauty, or even leadership abilities --- but there’s no path to turn these talents into income. Often, unemployment leads to dependency on family or their hus

Learn more about the projects Moses Otwere leads for the people of Mathare Valley!

Michelle is a member of Mathare Valley. Hear more from her in this interview!

Thank you to Clinton Bahati for giving us his time today for an interview! He is a member of Light and Hope Initative

Hear from Tracy Awino, a member of Light and Hope Initiative!

Hear this conversation with Mercy, who is a member at Light and Hope Initiative.

Hear this interview with Monica, a citizen of Mathare Valley!

Dive into this interview with Samuel. He is a citizen at Mathare Valley!

Here with Margaret, a citizen of Mathare Valley, ready to share her insights!

Watch this interview with Samera, another member of Mathare Valley.

Tune into this interview with Julie, a member of the Light and Hope Initiative. Learn more about mental health as well as Julie's experiences with education and health standards. Recognizing the audio quality hinders the quality of the video, a transcript will be provided soon below the video.

Watch this interview with Dheeraj Muramshetti, who has been a volunteer at Youth for Seva (YFS) since he was 16 years old. He is involved with many initiatives at YFS, including education for youth and making healthcare more accessible.

Meet another volunteer from Youth for Seva (YFS). Sandesh has been a long-term volunteer at YFS, and has contributed to various projects and initiatives.

Watch this interview with Eshwar, who has been a volunteer for 10+ years at Youth for Seva (YFS). YFS is a non-governmental organization spanning the entirety of India, serving the community through various campaigns and initiatives.

Hear from Caleb Mwendwa Masai. He is a 20-year-old citizen of Mathare Valley who is determined to become a leader and make change in communities.  Video editing through WeVideo