OUR FOUNDING STORY

Hope Achievers Kenya is based in Mathare, a slum with a population of over one million people, located in the heart of Nairobi. Mathare covers 157 hectares of land and is a place where hundreds of thousands of parents raise their children, often without access to education and proper sanitation facilities.

Walking through Mathare, you can feel the slum bustling with life. A large percentage of the population consists of children, young women, and youth. Despite the challenging conditions, the sense of community is strong. In response to these challenges, HAK was founded with the dedication to improving the lives of disenfranchised young women, youth, and their families.

What began in 2021 as a mentorship program for young women and youth has grown to address additional needs such as depression, lack of access to vocational skills, high levels of poverty, and increased rates of early pregnancy. 

These issues necessitated the expansion of our initiatives to include a broader range of programs.