Microcredit & Education

The Maji Mazuri primary school in the Mathare Valley ghetto is called Head Start and has 300 students.

The Maji Mazuri ICT training centre in Mathare Valley has been set up with financial support from Duara Foundation. The courses have been developed and are carried out in partnership with a local specialist IT training institute called Nairobits (www.nairobits.com). The ICT training centre provides140 students a year with an advanced diploma course, and an opportunity to access traineeships at companies in the city centre.

In addition, Duara and Maji Mazuri are currently working towards establishing a special scholarship program for youth from underprivileged backgrounds to increase their access to higher education.

Youth who are not able to meet the requirements of a higher education program can join the Mavuno Youth micro business loan program to get a small loan and attend a tailor-made program of counseling, training and guidance while setting up a small business.