Muungano wa Wanavijiji is a social movement of 'slum' residents and urban poor people in Kenya. We believe that slum upgrading is possible, but only where communities themselves are at the centre of their development.

 
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who we are & what we do

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Akiba Mashinani Trust

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history of the movement

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Mukuru Special Planning Area

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our coronavirus response

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community-generated data

 
 
 
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ACRC cross-post: Interrogating gender inequalities in African cities
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ACRC cross-post: Interrogating gender inequalities in African cities
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Covid-19 Relief Response in Mathare Kosovo
Blog, Coronavirus updates
Covid-19 Relief Response in Mathare Kosovo
Blog, Coronavirus updates
Blog, Coronavirus updates
We are the face of Nairobi. We are the base of the pyramid of society. An emerging Theory of Transformation by Muungano's youth movement.
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We are the face of Nairobi. We are the base of the pyramid of society. An emerging Theory of Transformation by Muungano's youth movement.
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Blog
Stories of Change: Mukuru Water and Sanitation pilot project update
Blog, Project report
Stories of Change: Mukuru Water and Sanitation pilot project update
Blog, Project report
Blog, Project report
Stories of change: Muungano KYCTV
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Stories of change: Muungano KYCTV
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Blog
Voices for just climate action: Naivasha update
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Voices for just climate action: Naivasha update
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Blog
PRESS STATEMENT: The Muungano Alliance condemns recent forced evictions in Mukuru Kwa Njenga
Author: Muungano Alliance, Blog, News
PRESS STATEMENT: The Muungano Alliance condemns recent forced evictions in Mukuru Kwa Njenga
Author: Muungano Alliance, Blog, News
Author: Muungano Alliance, Blog, News
Guardian cross-post: Community-led upgrade to a Nairobi slum could be a model for Africa
Blog, News
Guardian cross-post: Community-led upgrade to a Nairobi slum could be a model for Africa
Blog, News
Blog, News
From the streets to leading climate advocacy
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From the streets to leading climate advocacy
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Rallying community voices for just climate action
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Rallying community voices for just climate action
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Blog
A Story of resilience and hope during Covid-19
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A Story of resilience and hope during Covid-19
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"We choose food" — two young people's stories about how the pandemic has affected their lives
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"We choose food" — two young people's stories about how the pandemic has affected their lives
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