malaika (muh∙lye∙e∙kuh): Swahili for angel

Every Saturday, Malaika Initiative organizes an event in a different part of Kibera, providing meals for over one hundred children and teenagers.

Whether through boxing, muay thai, singing, rapping, dancing, or peer mentorship, Malaika Initiative seeks to instill a sense of purpose and belonging in the hearts of Kibera's youth.

To ensure our project has a long term impact, we dedicate part of each weekly event to teaching life skills they will continue to use beyond our time together.

Scholarships to Government Schools which include – school fees, food, books, and uniforms

We have rappers, dancers, spoken word poets, even boxers and we foster a safe environment for them to grow their talents into something more.

Our ultimate dream: providing a permanent home for a small number of unhoused children, and creating a study and recreation center where Kibera’s children and teenagers can come and do their homework, talk to peers and mentors, or simply hang out in a safe and supportive environment.