“Right now 50% of the urban population living in informal settlements in Sub-Sahara Africa has a disease associated with poor sanitation, and either inadequate or unhygienic water supply” This is a statement of fact contained in a health and sanitation publication, which goes on to chronicle the range of ailments, and survival challenges that confront... » read more
Sanitation is a major problem in informal settlements in sub-Sahara Africa due to rapid urbanization and ever-growing populations. Cities in Africa are growing at a fast rate. The urban population in Nairobi, a city in East Africa, is 12 million. According to the World Bank, this figure is expected to hit 40 million by 2050.... » read more
While being a homegrown organization accords Akiba Uhaki Foundation an enviable uniqueness this reality also presents a multifaceted challenge that will have to be addressed conclusively to ensure the organization’s future. To begin with, being a grant-maker requires a significant, reliable revenue stream to support ongoing operations. Akiba Uhaki Foundation is currently dependent on the... » read more
Akiba Uhaki Foundation attempts to address these challenges through interventions, which have been designed with a clear appreciation of the vantage point of those most affected by them. On the education and information dissemination front, for instance, Akiba Uhaki Foundation is supporting a network of community radio stations across the region who look to stimulate... » read more
During its short existence, Akiba Uhaki Foundation has learned that besides the challenge of marshaling the resources to support deserving initiatives such as that employed by slum dwellers in pursuit of their rights where sanitation, health and safety is concerned, parallel efforts must be mounted to deal with the rampant impunity that has clearly contributed... » read more
Aa young East African Grant making organization focused on human rights and social justice issues. At its establishment, the founders of the organization saw the need to place an emphasis on the protection and promotion particularly of second-generation – economic social and cultural rights. It was clear, as early as then, that creating awareness amongst... » read more
