Kawangware, in the western outskirts of Nairobi, is one of that towns large high density estates with an estimated 300,000 population of which 65% are children and youth. Kawangware has grown haphazardly without any evidence of planned development and now has a chaotic infrastructure with overpopulated schools, no social amenities, high unemployment and most families living in abject poverty.

As in other urban slum areas family breakdown is rife and exacerbated by the impact of HIV/AIDS. Community morale and self-esteem is low. Children and young people opt for the streets in search of basic human needs and the hope of a better life. Young boys are at great risk of violence or being drawn into crime. Young girls may be exploited as servants or forced into prostitution.

Kawangware Street Children and Youth Project was founded in 2002 by Morris Auka and Augusto Githaiga to open up and create opportunities in life for these street children and youth at risk in Kawangware.

Morris and Augusto have many years of experience working with young people in this area and through this project are bringing hope and education into young peoples lives.

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How does it Work?	What does the project do
Vision & Goals	What are the aims of the project
How can you help?	Different ways you can support the project
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