Meet the Kenyan ‘Slum Changers’

Imagine the biggest pile of trash you’ve ever seen. It probably doesn’t even come close to Dandora. People are sifting through it – thousands of them –ceaselessly searching for the next piece of refuse they might be able to sell for a few shillings. And then, in the literal shadow of all this hardship, there’s laughter. Children racing about. Footballs flying. Joyful chaos. Music, dance, art – all the things that make us human. And talent. So much unbelievable talent.

Such is the beauty of the Ayiera Initiative

Tag für Korogocho 2024

Tabitha (far left), Derrick(far right) and one of the students at GSA

Every year GSA holds a special event for marginalized children and young people. The two-day event popularly referred to as ‘Tag für Korogocho’ aims to create awareness of the imbalances in opportunities for children and young people across the world especially those in slums. This event also recognizes and supports Ayiera Initiative’s efforts in creating opportunities for young people through education, empowerment, and talent development.

Champions of EAC 2022

Champions at EAC 2022

Ayiera Initiative was represented by two teams In the 2022 edition of East Africa Cup 2022 that took place in Moshi, Tanzania;  female U-13 category and boys U-13 category. Ayiera Initiative performed quite remarkably, with the girls’ team emerging champions and the boys’ team emerging number two.     Besides the football matches, the children had the opportunity to interact and network with …