We are the Slum Changers!
Since 2007, AI has been working to improve the living conditions of disadvantaged children and youths in Korogocho Slum by offering them possibilities to explore their talents and develop themselves
Our Story
Inspired by the efforts of Homeless World Cup and daily challenges of living in poverty in Korogocho slum, our Founder and Director Mr. Hamilton Ayiera formed AYiERA iNiTiATiVE and was later joined by like-minded youths.
Founded on a strong desire to positively change the desperate situation of slum children, youths and community at large, Ayiera Initiative works to positively transform the pathetic situations experienced by majority of Korogocho Slum dwellers by using sports (Slum Footie) to create positive social change and development.
Our Mission
To empower slum dwellers and disadvantaged people of Korogocho Slum to become socially and economically engaged in the community.
To facilitate economic self reliance for Korogocho slum dwellers and deter them from anti-social activities by providing them with life changing opportunities and initiatives that promotes their development and that of the slum community at large.
Our Vision
Using sports (Slum Footie) to uplift the lives of slum children, youths and other slum dwellers and be a source of hope.
It’s more than just football © Tom Rübenach
Slum Footie is a football game of 5 versus 5 players, initiated by AYiERA iNiTiATiVE, and acts as an entry point to other empowerment programs and is also used as a community mobilisation tool
A Ball Can Change The Slum
Even though we are a Sports for Development organisation, we are not just about sports. Our strategy is diverse and inclusive. Overtime we have been able to effectively integrate Sports and Education to tackle the most common challenges and social ills in Korogocho slums i.e. unemployment, tribal conflicts, drug abuse and alcoholism, environmental pollution and crime
How We Promote Positive Social Change
Empowerment Programs
1,500+
Children & Young adults enrolled in our programs/activities
Educational programs
1.2K
Scholarships offered to needy students in primary and secondary school
Social Events
80%
Project reach in our focus area, Korogocho slum
Do You Have Some Time to Spare?
We are looking forward to an empowered society by helping the most vulnerable slum dwellers to bring a better future for all children and young people. Are you a CHANGER too?
Recent Posts
Thank you German Doctors, Nairobi!
It was wonderful receiving and distributing relief food from German Doctors – Nairobi, to the underprivileged slum dwellers in Korogocho slum.
We were there for the Digital East Africa Cup 2020!
In the wake of covid 19 the annual EAC usually held in Moshi Tanzania, could not take place physically as had been the norm.
Korogocho Slum Hand Washing Program
In an effort to stop the invasion of the highly infectious Corona Virus in the slums of Korogocho, Ayiera Initiative has set up handsfree washing stations to emphasise on the importance of frequent hand washing in the fight against Corona Virus.
Connect With Us
Ayiera Initiative Centre
P.O. BOX 14429 – 00400
Gomongo | Korogocho
Nairobi, Kenya
Email – ayierainitiative@yahoo.com
Whatsapp – +254 113 387 499
