fighting poverty, uplifting communities

A Holistic Approach to Addressing Poverty

Poverty stretches across the entire Mathare slums, affecting almost everyone in this area. Its effects reach deeper. Uniquely connected to different causes, the effects of poverty are revolving—one result leads to another source, which leads to another consequence. Our consolidated initiative addresses brokenness in every sector of life to bring light and hope where none existed before. Every Light and Hope program seeks to educate, empower, restore, and redeem.

Educate

The Next Generation

We support the vulnerable children in Mathare by paying for their school fees, two meals each day, school uniforms, issuing them with stationaries and their basic medication.

Empower

Economically, Socially & Emotionally

We create jobs and a reliable income for parents of our students and other community members who have little to no formal education.

restore

Healthy Bodies, Minds & Relationships

We guide and empower these young minds by providing them with dedicated mentors who offer guidance, encouragement, and a safe space for personal and academic growth.

Redeem

Through the Gospel of Christ

Jesus Christ is our source of hope. In all we do, we seek to draw men, women, and children to Him. To help them experience God’s love for the first time or in a fresh way

Too Many People Live in Physical and Spiritual Poverty

Parents everywhere want to give their children everything they need to thrive. The trouble is, some people are living in extreme poverty, and their ability to provide for their children is limited by circumstances outside their control.
Living on less than $2/day, with no viable avenues to earn more, parents feel stuck, even hopeless—forced daily to pick and choose which critical needs to meet. No one should be confined to a life of poverty.

Together, We Can Help

We partner with Christians, churches, and organizations around the world to offer physical, emotional, and spiritual support to vulnerable children and their families so they can lift themselves out of generational poverty and experience life-transforming hope through Jesus Christ.

LAHI's Commitment

70% of the world's extreme poor live in sub-Saharan Africa. We’re on a mission to change that.

Our Vision Our Mission

Our vision is to create educated, empowered and productive communities in Kenya, inspired by faith, hope, and love.

We seek to transform the lives of vulnerable populations in Kenya living in extreme poverty and provide women and children with the opportunity to reach their full potential in an actively sustainable way.

our theory of change

Find & Support

Amidst poverty's challenges, we tackle educational barriers for children and economic obstacles for women. Our programs enroll out-of-school children and empower single mothers with limited education, offering consistent mentorship and holistic guidance.

Healthy Growth & Development

Children, who might otherwise go hungry, receive two nutritious meals at school, fostering their health and cognitive development. Likewise, women in our economic program are empowered, enabling them to create better futures for themselves and their families.

Better School & Life Outcomes

Unleashing potential leads children to prolonged schooling, achievements, and better prospects. This path extends to women in our economic empowerment program, enhancing their financial future and family well-being.

Transformed Trajectory

Children's improved well-being and prosperity compared to their parents initiates a break in the intergenerational poverty cycle, a change they carry into parenthood. Similarly, women in our program mirror this pattern, sparking lasting multi-generational progress.

What makes us unique at a glance

Holistic

Our 360º approach helps address issues from all angles.

Empowering

We provide a hand up not a hand out for lasting sustainable change.

Multiplying

Impact starts with a child, but spreads to their family and community.

Community Driven

We are founded by Kenyans, run by nationals, serving nationals.

Entry Point

We leverage education and economic empowerment.

Our Girls in STEM Program (GiSTEM)is leading way in breaking barriers for Girls in Kenya

We recognize that systemic barriers hold young women back from accessing quality education globally—especially women in Sub-Saharan Africa—and that the gender gap is especially prominent in STEM. We are determined to change that. The GiSTEM Accelerators program brings together young women in Kenya with their counterparts in the USA and Canada who are passionate about STEM. The goal is to create a transformative one-on-one experience where they share their stories, experiences, and challenges.

Learn more about our GiSTEM program

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LAHI are giving children the tools and resources they need to break the cycle of poverty and achieve their full potential. Their work pulled hard on my heartstrings - it's incredibly humbling and truly highlights just how much I take for granted each day. I believe that their work will have a lasting impact on the lives of the children they serve, and I'm thrilled to be able to support their efforts.

Bruce Coletta

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