Kenya
The Need
2 million housing units needed
Kenya faces a critical housing shortage of approximately 2 million units, as the annual demand of 250,000 units far exceeds the supply of just 50,000 homes.
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World Bank
58% access basic water / 35.2% rural basic sanitation access
Access to basic sanitation services remains low: in rural Kenya, only 35.2% have basic sanitation. Access to clean water remains limited—only about 58% of the population has access to basic drinking water.
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Stats Kenya, Wikipedia
39.8% below national poverty line
Approximately 39.8% of Kenyans live below the national poverty line.
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World Bank
Housing & sanitation still out of reach
7.4% of households still lack any sanitary facilities and practice open defecation, with rates even higher among the poorest.
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Stats Kenya, BioMed Central
Our Response
In Kenya, millions of families face unsafe housing, poor sanitation, and limited access to clean water—challenges that keep entire communities trapped in cycles of poverty. Shelter Equity partners with local organizations and community leaders to confront these issues where the need is greatest.
Our work starts with housing, creating safe, stable homes that provide families with protection, security, and a foundation to thrive. Alongside housing, we integrate water and sanitation solutions, ensuring families have access to clean water and safe facilities—vital for health, especially in rural areas where resources are most limited.
We also provide transportation support through bicycles, giving children the ability to attend school and parents the chance to reach work and healthcare more easily.
Every project is built with sustainability in mind—using local materials, empowering local workers, and ensuring that families and communities have ownership. This way, the solutions last for generations, helping to break cycles of poverty and create opportunities for the future.
You can help create lasting change!