Mathare Valley

Other informal settlements in the Nairobi area include Huruma, Kiambiu, Korogocho, Mukuru and Kibera.

The Mathare Valley is one of the oldest and used to be one of the worst slum areas in Nairobi.

Approximately 600,000 people[citation needed] live in an area of three square miles.

Mathare Community Outreach tries to care for as many of these orphans as possible, but their resources are limited.

For example, the Mission Of Hope International (MOHI), Christs Hope Kenya and Compassion International educate tens of thousands of children in schools, using tools that address issues such as HIV, health issues, and the need for employment.