Mathare, Nairobi, Kenya +254797 391098 info@ssimkenya.org

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Every dollar you give feeds a child, funds a school, and builds a stronger Mathare.

Stand With Mathare

Your gift feeds,
teaches, and heals.

Every donation goes directly to community-led programmes in Mathare. We are a registered Kenyan CBO — every dollar is accounted for and put to work by people who live in the community they serve.

$25
Feeds 30 Children at one Sunday Community Kitchen
$60
Supplies seeds and tools for one new urban garden plot
$150
Sponsors a full month of JIJUE mentorship for a teenager
$650
Helps build out a section of the Resilience Hub

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Accountability

Where your money goes

We publish annual reports and have our accounts independently audited. Every donation is allocated within 30 days and tracked against measurable programme outcomes.

88%

Direct programme delivery — food, training, health services

7%

Operations, administration & staff

5%

Community outreach & strategic partnerships

Targeted Giving

Give to a specific programme

Choose a cause that resonates with you and see exactly what your dollars do.

Chakula Mtaani Feeding Program
Over 8,000 nutritious meals served. More than 200 children reached every week. 52+ feeding sessions conducted annually. 100+ volunteers mobilized. Improved food security for vulnerable households. Increased youth leadership through the Jijue Program. Enhanced child wellbeing through safe spaces and mentorship. Strengthened community participation and resilience.
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Upishi Safi Briquettes Production
♻️ 18+ tonnes of organic waste targeted for recycling annually. 🔥 480 kg of briquettes targeted for weekly production (from approximately 137 kg in the early stages). 👥 7 youth and community members directly employed in production and operations. 🌍 100+ households reached with clean and affordable cooking fuel. 🌱 1 social enterprise supporting environmental conservation and community development. 🍲 100% of proceeds reinvested into community programs and enterprise growth. 🎓 50+ youth trained in briquette production, waste management, and green entrepreneurship. 🤝 10+ institutional and community demonstrations conducted to promote clean energy and nature-based solutions. 🌿 Reduced dependence on charcoal and firewood, contributing to lower carbon emissions and reduced pressure on forests. 💚 Supports the sustainability of the Chakula Mtaani Feeding Program through income generated from briquette sales.
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Urban Farming/Green Spaces
The program has positively impacted 500+ community members, provided 300+ children and adolescents with safe green spaces for learning and recreation, and supported the planting of 1,000+ trees and food-producing plants, strengthening food security, environmental conservation, and climate resilience in Mathare.
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Mental Health Support
The program has reached 1,000+ community members, engaged 300+ adolescents and youth in peer mental health support, and provided 200+ individuals with psychosocial support and referrals, promoting resilience, reducing stigma, and improving community wellbeing.
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FAQ

Common questions

SSIM Foundation is a registered CBO in Kenya. Please contact us after donating and we will issue you a receipt. Tax deductibility depends on your country — consult a local tax advisor.

Donations are allocated to programmes within 30 days. During active fundraising campaigns funds are deployed faster. We publish quarterly updates on the blog.

Donations are processed in US Dollars via IntaSend, which accepts international Visa and Mastercard payments. Kenyan donors can also give in KES via M-Pesa — see the Paybill details above.

Yes. Email us at any time and we will adjust or cancel the arrangement within one business day. No questions asked.

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