what is kibera?

Kibera is the largest urban slum in Africa. Almost one million Kenyans live in this neighborhood located in the outskirts of Nairobi.

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Most residents of Kibera live on about $1 per day and have no access to electricity, water, proper sanitation or medical assistance.

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Education is a key factor to break the cycle of poverty, but most parents cannot afford to pay the basic school fees and kids tend to drop out of school at a very early age, particularly the girls.