Inspiring
Generations,
Building Communities
Empowering vulnerable grandmothers in Kibra, Nairobi — through craft skills, economic independence, and the unbreakable bonds of community.
Kenya Girl Guides
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Why the Grannies Project Matters
Thousands of grandmothers across Nairobi's informal settlements are raising grandchildren alone — with no income, no support, and no voice. We exist to change that.
Skipped-Generation Caregiving
These grandmothers have been left to raise grandchildren alone — due to bereavement, abandonment, or social disruption — often with no warning and no resources.
Vulnerability & Isolation
Aged women living in informal settlements like Kibra in Nairobi, facing poverty, social isolation, and severely limited access to public services.
No Income or Support
Without craft skills, market access, or financial literacy, they lack the means to provide for their grandchildren or sustain their own dignity.
Our Core
Activities
Six interconnected programmes that address the economic, social, and skills needs of our grannies — from craft training to financial education.
View Full ProgrammeMeasurable Change,
Real Lives
The Annual Report (2025–2026) shows the Grannies Project has moved beyond its initial empowerment stage into a phase of growth and improvement — combining economic support with social cohesion to deliver transformative outcomes.
- ✓Noticeable improvement in financial stability and living standards
- ✓Increased confidence and self-esteem; more grannies in leadership roles
- ✓Stronger social networks evolving into broader support groups
- ✓Greater visibility of grannies' work in community events
Join Us in Making a Difference
Every Contribution
Changes a Life
Donate, volunteer, partner, or sponsor. There are many ways to walk alongside the grandmothers of Kibra.