In 2022, SHOFCO expanded its reach to 32 counties, impacting 2.4 million lives through its transformative programs. By addressing urban poverty with holistic, community-led solutions, SHOFCO brought vital services and opportunities to marginalized communities in Kenya.

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Key Achievements:

  • SHOFCO Urban Network (SUN): Engaged 1.4 million members across 56 sites, empowering communities through advocacy, savings groups, and civic action.
  • Health: Expanded services to three new slums and reached over 342,000 individuals through outreach, primary care, and maternal health initiatives.
  • Education: Supported 656 girls with free education in Kibera and Mathare, with a 100% high school matriculation rate.
  • WASH: Distributed 13.6 million liters of clean water and provided menstrual hygiene support to 7,500 teenage girls monthly.
  • Gender Programs: Addressed 4,635 GBV cases and linked survivors to economic empowerment through SHOFCO Women’s Empowerment Project.
  • Libraries: Welcomed 241,370 users across 14 community libraries, fostering learning and literacy.

Looking Ahead:

SHOFCO remains committed to scaling its impact through innovative, community-driven solutions. With a focus on empowering women, youth, and grassroots leaders, SHOFCO envisions a future where urban poverty transforms into urban promise.