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Ruben Centre Primary School Social Project
Project code
: KE074G
Project period:
01/07/2000 to 31/12/2011
| Programme | Education | Funds needed | €82892.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | People supported directly | 920 |
| Project location | Nairobi | People supported indirectly |
Ruben Centre's project is an integrated programme that supports Secondary, Primary Education and Vocational Training for children in Mukuru slums (Nairobi, Kenya).
Mukuru slums are among the fastest growing informal settlements in Nairobi. Mukuru covers an area of about 8.5 Km2 and has an estimated population of about 50,000 people. The slum lacks basic services such as clean water, roads and sanitation. Most of the families residing in this slum are headed by single mothers or children. Many residents here are faced with numerous challenges such as adverse poverty, low income levels, child prostitution, drug and substance abuse, unemployment, child labour and HIV/AIDS.
Ruben Centre focuses on community based development, to empower, liberate and encourage the slum residents through basic education, self-expression, sports and the provision of basic opportunities. The education pillar of the project supports the Ruben Centre Primary School to pay salaries for 12 teachers thereby bridging the staffing gap in the school. Support is given to students in vocational training and secondary school through fees payment. Young people and children are supported to build life skills through clubs and training workshops while social workers undertake community outreach work.