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Kenya
ACORN Kenya organizes community members in Nairobi’s settlements, with a particular focus on Korogocho, to address critical issues including environmental justice, gender-based violence, and waste management. Through collective action and grassroots mobilization, ACORN Kenya empowers residents to advocate for their rights and create meaningful change in their communities.
Key Organizer
Sammy Ndirangu
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Chapters
- Nairobi
Focus Areas
- Environmental justice
- Waste management
- Gender-based violence prevention
- Community organizing
- Public health advocacy
Key Campaigns
Clean Environment Campaign in Korogocho
ACORN Kenya have mobilized residents in Korogocho, Nairobi’s largest informal settlement, to address the lack of designated garbage disposal sites causing serious public health issues including illness and drainage blockages that contributed to flooding. Led by ACORN leaders Asha Abdi and Halima Osman, community members confronted the Ward Manager’s office, securing a meeting and commitments to support their campaign under the slogan “Mazingira Safi Ni Haki Yetu!” (A Clean Environment is Our Right!).
Major Community Cleanup Initiative
ACORN Kenya has been organizing an impressive cleanup campaign in Korogocho that brought together over 150 participants. Through weekly committee meetings, they built a powerful coalition involving multiple stakeholders including Red Cross, Green Army, Climate Workers, Community Health Promoters, and numerous community-based organizations (Koch Hope CBO, Shivam CBO, Elephant CBO, SanSiro CBO, Ayiera Initiative, GB Reformers, Grogon CBO). The campaign raised awareness about proper garbage management while advocating for regular collection services from the County Government. ACORN Kenya members demonstrated their organizing power by preparing and delivering a unanimous petition to government offices.
Anti-Gender-Based Violence Campaign
Following a concerning increase in gender-based violence (GBV) in Korogocho, ACORN Kenya initiated meetings for affected women and their allies, building support through trainings and solidarity. This effort culminated in a public demonstration with over 100 participants marching to local police offices, demanding clear and strict repercussions for perpetrators of gender-based violence.
Impact
- Transformed waste management logistics into a shared community responsibility
- Built environmental accountability and advocacy skills among residents
- Created stronger relationships between community members and local authorities
- Fostered community ownership of sustainable practices
- Empowered women to speak out against gender-based violence
- Established channels for addressing public health concerns
Latest News from ACORN Kenya
- ACORN Kenya Joins Global Action Against Adani and Plans Youth Forum on Unemployment and Mental Health
In June, ACORN Kenya stood in solidarity with protests around the world by hosting their own event against the corrupt Adani Group. They also are planning a… Read more: ACORN Kenya Joins Global Action Against Adani and Plans Youth Forum on Unemployment and Mental Health - ACORN Kenya Ramps Up Efforts to Combat Gender-Based Violence in Korogocho with Community Forums and Action
In November, ACORN Kenya continued their community mobilization around gender based violence in Korogocho by hosting a forum for community members. They are building momentum from the… Read more: ACORN Kenya Ramps Up Efforts to Combat Gender-Based Violence in Korogocho with Community Forums and Action - ACORN Kenya Marches Against Gender-Based Violence with Over 100 Participants
When gender-based violence (GBV) took a devastating uptick in Korogocho this fall, ACORN Kenya immediately began hosting meetings for the women who were most affected and their… Read more: ACORN Kenya Marches Against Gender-Based Violence with Over 100 Participants - ACORN Kenya Tackles Gender-Based Violence and Hosts Waste Management Stakeholders Meeting
After a dramatic increase in gender-based violence in the community, ACORN Kenya met with impacted members of the community and made a plan to support them, including… Read more: ACORN Kenya Tackles Gender-Based Violence and Hosts Waste Management Stakeholders Meeting - ACORN Kenya Hosts Member Meeting Ahead of Stakeholders Forum on Eco-Friendly Neighborhoods
ACORN Kenya held a member meeting on August 15th in preparation for the Stakeholders forum on enhancing environmentally friendly neighborhoods in Korogocho, with over 35 members attending, and… Read more: ACORN Kenya Hosts Member Meeting Ahead of Stakeholders Forum on Eco-Friendly Neighborhoods
ACORN Affiliates
Updates from the Field
- ACORN Union UK Launches National Campaign to Protect TenantsACORN Union UK held its first-ever national convention in Bristol, bringing together over 200 members from across England and Wales for a day of workshops, strategy sessions, and action planning. The convention marked the launch of their new national campaign, Bailiffs Out of Britain, which calls for an end to the use of private bailiffs… Read more: ACORN Union UK Launches National Campaign to Protect Tenants
- Living Rent Hits the Streets for Tenant VoicesIn July, Living Rent took to the Barras to engage with supporters of strong rent control and collect signatures for their petition. While the government consulted landlords on rent controls, tenants were left out of the conversation—Living Rent is stepping in to ensure the voices of working people are heard.
- Honoring Bold Leadership at the Hurricane Katrina MemorialIn Louisiana, A Community Voice hosted the Hurricane Katrina Memorial and Awards to recognize the remarkable organizing efforts of local community members. Leaders including Tanya Harris-Glasow from Anthropocene Alliance and members of Louisiana Grassroots United were honored for their courage and dedication, exemplifying what it means to fight for justice and resilience in the face… Read more: Honoring Bold Leadership at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial
- Big Wins for ACORN UK: Rent Reductions and Successful Eviction ResistanceACORN Liverpool scored a major victory this month, stopping a planned rent hike and securing an 80% reduction for nearly 300 households. Meanwhile, ACORN Coventry successfully resisted an eviction after a member requested reasonable accommodations for his disability. Members rallied outside the apartment for over 10 hours, and the landlord ultimately canceled the eviction, showing… Read more: Big Wins for ACORN UK: Rent Reductions and Successful Eviction Resistance
- ACORN Ontario Hosts “Boiling Point” Meeting to Tackle Extreme Heat in HousingACORN Ontario brought together over 120 members and allies in a high-energy online meeting called Boiling Point to demand urgent action on extreme heat in housing. Leaders from five cities shared updates on local campaigns, including maximum temperature bylaws and tracking heat-related deaths. ACORN Hamilton celebrated a major victory after months of organizing, successfully negotiating… Read more: ACORN Ontario Hosts “Boiling Point” Meeting to Tackle Extreme Heat in Housing
- CATU Ireland Leads Massive Global Rally for Housing JusticeAt the start of July, CATU Ireland mobilized 29 branches across 32 countries, bringing thousands of people together for an all-island rally demanding public homes on public land and an end to homelessness and exploitation. Following this powerful day of action, CATU has continued winning local battles, fighting evictions, raising community awareness of housing injustice,… Read more: CATU Ireland Leads Massive Global Rally for Housing Justice
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