For many girls in informal settlements, access to menstrual products, mental health support, and safe spaces is almost unheard of. This week, our team held an engaging session with girls aged 8 to 16 from Mathare, focusing on menstrual education, stigma, and the dangers of transactional sex which is a harsh reality many young girls face when they lack access to basic needs such as sanitary pads. Studies show that 65% of women and girls in Kenya cannot afford menstrual produc

This past week, Alfajiri Street Kids Art  had the incredible honor of attending the Global Homeboy Network (GHN)  gathering in Los...

A decade ago, Alfajiri set out in a journey to reach out to street children through art creation and discover our common humanity. In a...

"Silent Voices" is an exhibition by Alfajiri artists who are from the streets and ghetto highlighting their untold stories and talents of...

The plan to beautify Mathare with paintings by local artists and children is in process of being guided by Lily Yeh's organization...

Greetings from the Center Dear friends, supporters, beneficiaries, and all! We are writing to you today to review the successes, the...

Over the holiday, Alfajiri welcomed visitors from Saint John's Abbey and the College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University in the...

On December 21, 2024, we will be hosting an auction at the Alfajiri Drop-In Center at 12:00 midday. The auction, titled ART4REVIAL, will...

We are excited to release Alfajiri Music's newest track, Hustle ! The song is a tribute to the hard work required to overcome the burdens...

World Children's Day, celebrated November 20, was a day full of love, hope, and solidarity. Beneficiaries of our programming gathered at...

On October 25, 2024, 13 individuals graduated from the Street Business School program, hosted by the team at Alfajiri. These emerging...

We are excited to announce the successful first harvest on The Farm! On October 7th, 2024, the Alfajiri staff and community participated...

Alfajiri is at risk of closing our doors as sponsors reduce, due to local and international economic crises. As we build social...

This was originally posted in May 2024. In the wake of an unprecedented natural disaster, the people of Nairobi, Kenya, are facing...