Good Neighbors began its mission in Kenya in 1995, focusing on helping street children in Korogocho, Nairobi’s largest slum. Initially, a children’s center was established to provide these children, who lacked access to basic necessities like food and clothing, with a safe haven. Through the support of Good Neighbors, the children were introduced first to informal education and, later, to formal schooling. The initiative started with just three children who were identified, sponsored, and enrolled in a boarding primary school, eventually expanding to support many more children across different educational levels.
In 1997, Good Neighbors Kenya further extended its impact by opening a medical clinic to provide healthcare services to underprivileged community members and street children. By 2000, the organization had expanded its operations to Dandora Slum, focusing on supporting vulnerable neighbors affected by hunger, disasters, and oppression. The goal was to improve the quality of life for children and foster community resilience and self-reliance.
Today, Good Neighbors Kenya operates in 10 project areas, including Nairobi (Korogocho, Dandora, Mukuru), Kajiado (Bissil), Narok (Meguarra), Kisii (Ogembo), Siaya (Rarieda), Embu, Turkana, and Marsabit Counties. In collaboration with partners like the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), we are working to empower 21,500 children and their parents, striving to transform their communities and create sustainable change.
Good Neighbors Kenya is committed to achieving self-reliance and improving livelihoods in communities across our 10 project areas through initiatives in education, health, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), advocacy, partnerships and networking, income generation, emergency relief, and more.
Our efforts are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Overall, we contribute to 8 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, with significant contributions to Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), Goal 13 (Climate Action), and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).