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Eastleigh is one of 16 distinct areas in the Mathare Valley -- one of Nairobi's largest and most populated informal settlements. It's also the site of the very first KidsLibs library, which opened its doors in November, 2002. The project marked the start of KidsLibs' partnership with the Mathare Youth Sports Association, a terrific community-based organization that is also our partner in Mathare North.
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Kawangware is one of the seven poorest areas to be found in Nairobi, Kenya. It is officially a formal settlement, as opposed to an informal settlement (slum) area. The Kawangware community lives in a different world - especially in this era of information technology. Lack of general information and education contributes to persistent poverty. There is a high birth rate and the area is home to many thousands of children.
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Mathare - January 2009. We now have a working TV areal (donated by KLT) so are able to watch KTN educational programmes at the library (including ‘Art Attack’). The TV and DVD player donated some time ago by a lady form Peponi House school are being well used to run music for the Rap and Hip Hop groups to dance to.
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Sipili - January 2009. We have been able to donate a collection of African materials to Sipili in February, after requests from community members. These should go into stock in February, in addition to the final numbers of Encyclopaedia Britannica! We are still trying to find sustainability for this centre. Joseph is still working 6 days a week for no pay. Two people in the UK are trying to find us a tractor with a plough. If we are able to get a tractor donated we can hire it out with our own driver, and with the profit sustain the library.
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