While Mathare residents contend with barriers such as limited economic prospects, gender discrimination and violence, the community is also deeply invested in using its own ingenuity to survive and find a pathway out of poverty. Individual innovations, women’s groups, community -based organization support networks, and youth activities are some of the many assets in Mathare. This suggest that any planning process should build upon
and lift-up community assets, innovative strategies of resilience and local knowledge.
Good Samaritan children's home is a Christian nongovernment, non-profit making organization established in 1991 by Ms. Mercy Mburu after noticing cry for help by children in the community. This goal was to champion children rights by giving them a conducive and enabling environment for them to live in. At Good Samaritan Children's Home, they strive to make a positive impact to the community no matter how small the magnitude.
