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Video: The Amazing Perseverance of Girls in Kibera, East Africa’s Largest Slum

April 7, 2021

Kibera is a slum in the heart of Nairobi, Kenya, and is rife with poverty, economic inequality, and gender disparities. However, the future is far from dark for young girls living in Kibera, many of whom dream of getting an education and improving their communities. The path out of poverty is incredibly difficult, but as more awareness is being given to communities in need, young people are beginning to receive the resources they need, such as safe housing and free education. This video shows the daily life of Eunice Akoth, a fourth grader at the Kibera School for Girls who aspires to one day become a doctor. Eunice has faced many obstacles throughout her life, especially due to the preferential attention given to the education of boys. However, her fun-loving spirit and determination to succeed have helped her overcome these challenges, inspiring hope not just in her, but in the community she calls home.

In Kibera, News and Social Action, Africa, Kenya, Video, Education and Empowerment Tags Kibera, Kenya, Africa, slum, equality, Global Poverty, Women and Girls
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