IMPACT | Kijiji Solutions

Networks Drive Impact

Slums host hundreds of community organizations who seek to improve living standards for their communities. Kijiji Solutions drives impact through its network of waste management groups and through proposal development with local representatives and regional agencies.

Mlango's Ndogo Community Washroom Rebuilt after Floods

The flood in May 2024 damaged many vital facilities like this community washroom in Gatewekera Village. Functional hygienic facilities are a must in densely populated areas, especially after natural disasters.

With generous donations, the washroom has recently opened again.

Additional donations are needed so we can add handwashing stations, a water tank, drinking fountain, lighting, water heaters, and hand laundry.

Thank You Videos from Kibera Flood Victims who benefitted from Your Donations

This is the story of Mary, who lived along the river and lost everything when the waters washed away her home and everything in it. Produced and edited by Tyson Otieno of SOKA Samaritan.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/JaHVczrovZU?si=9n9KrWBGQ6Pek6lI

Kijiji Solutions Provides Emergency Relief after Devastating Floods in May 2024

We are sad to announce that devastating floods in Kenya have also affected the communities served by Kijiji Solutions. After asking for donations, Kijiji Solutions was able to help replace clothing, bedding, household necessities, medicine, and food.

Also, Kijiji Houses One and Two were offered as temporary Shelter to displaced families.

VIDEO: Mother, daughter swept away by floodwaters in Kibera

Kijiji House - Purchase and Construction of Shared Multifunctional Space

Property purchase and building of a multifunctional space called Kijiji House, serving as:

Emergency shelter.
Facility for staff and leadership meetings.
Facility for design, crafting and testing of innovations using waste materials.
Facility for training and community briefings.

Office Building - Purchase and Construction for Mtaa Safi Initiative

Mtaa Safi Initiative (MSI) is a waste management and community development group run by young men and women who are committed to improving the conditions of life in Gatwekera Village. Having a fixed office space helps to:

Eliminate rental costs for 2 buildings.
Generate income from laundry services.
Generate income from a CyberCafe.
Host visiting NGOs and project partners.

Growing Waste Collectors Network

The Waste Collectors Network includes over 30 Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and Self Help Groups (SHGs). It serves to spread information on workshops and helps recruit volunteers and donors.

1800 volunteers participated in community clean-up events.
480 CBO/SHG members collected household waste.
Households served: More than 5600.

Improving Community Hygiene and Safety

Well and Washroom Restauration providing:

Reliable clean water supply
5 regular and 8 hybrid toilets/hot showers, plus 4 handwashing stations.
Solar hot water supply and solar energy interior & exterior lighting; 24 hour access with lighted approach paths
Community hand laundry
Hygiene product sales and family health signage
Sustainable staff income generation

Funding Purchase of Tools and Protective Equipment

Collecting waste and cleaning communities is a dirty business and requires tools and protective equipment. Kijiji Solutions regularly funds the purchase of:

Handcarts, shovels, buckets, reusable garbage bags.
Overalls, rubber boots, gloves, and masks.

Funding Workshops and Classes

Kijiji Solutions' key goals include skill building and knowledge sharing. We organize workshops including:

How to compost organic waste -(attended by 35 members of 12 waste management groups).
How to raise funds using M-Changa, a Kenya-based crowdfunding platform (provided for 28 CBOs/SHGs)
How to take impactful photos and videos in support of fundraising and social media awareness campaigns.
Waste separation container contest. Prize awarded to peer selected system of separating recyclables from general waste.

Proposal Development

Kijiji Solutions works with regional and international NGOs on proposals benefitting entire communities. Collaboration extends our reach and creates additional opportunities.

Examples include:

Ongoing collaboration with KGSA Foundation of Kenya and Water is Life (international NGO) to restore a neglected washroom and nearby well.
A pending proposal, also with Water is Life, to enhance an existing well, with water storage and pumping to supply farm irrigation and a washroom.
Pending proposal before the Kenya Railways Corporation by Mtaa Safi Initiative and Biogas International to develop a "zero waste" collection, processing and recycling center on Kenya Railway's corridor.
Proposal in development for the design and prototyping of an affordable, context appropriate, high temperature waste incinerator that uses waste heat applications to generate income for operators.
Urban farm irrigation.