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About Us
About Us
Empowered Dreams Initiative (EDI) is a communityĀ based organizationĀ based in Nairobi, Kenya, dedicated to empowering vulnerable children, young mothers, and youth in Korogocho slums. We address challenges like poverty, hunger, limited education, and access to healthcare by offering community-driven programs that build resilience and sustainable change
Ā Our Mission and Vision
Ā Our Mission and Vision
MissionĀ
MissionĀ
Our mission at Empowered Dreams Initiative is to empower underprivileged youth in Kenya, especially in the Korogocho slums of Nairobi, by providing access to quality education, mentorship, and personal development opportunities. As a community-based NGO in Korogocho, we run training programs, advocacy campaigns, and youth empowerment projects that nurture young leaders capable of transforming their communities. By addressing challenges such as poverty, mental health, and lack of opportunities in Korogocho, we are building a generation of change-makers who bring hope and sustainable impact to vulnerable families.
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VisionĀ
VisionĀ
We envision a future where every child in vulnerable communities of Nairobi, especially in the Korogocho slums, has the opportunity to thrive, lead, and give back. As a committed NGO working in Korogocho, our goal is to build a generation of young people equipped with hope, purpose, and leadership skills to break cycles of poverty and uplift their communities.Ā
Our Programs and Services
Our Programs and Services
Feeding Program
Feeding Program
We provide nutritious daily meals to children in the Korogocho slums of Nairobi, directly addressing the challenges of child hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity. Our school feeding program in Korogocho not only ensures that vulnerable children have access to healthy food but also improves school attendance, concentration, and academic performance. By tackling hunger and poverty at the grassroots level, Empowered Dreams Initiative is creating lasting impact in the lives of children and families across Korogocho and other informal settlements in Nairobi.Ā
Sanitary Towels for Girls
Sanitary Towels for Girls
Our sanitary towels distribution program in Korogocho and other Nairobi slums helps vulnerable girls stay in school, maintain dignity, and avoid absenteeism caused by menstrual health challenges. By addressing the issue of period poverty in Kenya, Empowered Dreams Initiative ensures that adolescent girls have access to safe and reliable menstrual products, along with menstrual health education and mentorship. Through this program, we are breaking barriers to education, reducing school dropouts, and empowering girls to reach their full potential.Ā
Youth Empowerment and Mentorship
Youth Empowerment and Mentorship
Our youth mentorship and empowerment programs in Nairobiās Korogocho slums provide young people with the tools they need to thrive. Through leadership training, life skills workshops, career guidance, and personal development coaching, we equip vulnerable youth with confidence, purpose, and resilience. Empowered Dreams Initiative focuses on building a generation of responsible leaders who can break cycles of poverty, uplift their communities, and create sustainable change across Nairobiās informal settlements.Ā
We run community clean-up initiatives in Nairobi slums, promoting environmental health and civic pride.Ā
Meet Our Founder: Samwel OtachiĀ
Meet Our Founder: Samwel OtachiĀ
Samwel Otachi is a passionate community leader, humanitarian, and founder of Empowered Dreams Initiative, an organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable children, youth, and mothers in Kenya. Born and raised in Kisii as the lastborn in a family of eleven, Samwel experienced firsthand the realities of povertyāoften going to bed hungry and missing school due to lack of basic necessities. After completing primary school, he was forced to drop out for a year because his parents could not afford high school fees. Thanks to the kindness of friends and well-wishers, he resumed his education a year later and, through determination and hard work, eventually earned a place at university.
Samwel went on to graduate with a Bachelorās degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management from Chuka University and later joined the Africa Leadership Experience (ALE) program, where he gained essential leadership and ethical decision-making skills.
His early life struggles inspired him to start Empowered Dreams Initiativeāa platform to ensure that others facing similar challenges can access opportunities, support, and dignity. Under his leadership, the organization runs impactful programs such as school mentorship, mental health forums for young mothers, food distributions for street families, and sanitary towel drives to keep girls in school. Samwel believes that no child should have to miss school or go to bed hungry due to poverty.
In addition to his nonprofit work, Samwel is a skilled digital marketer and virtual assistant, working with clients across the world through Tesa Agency and OCreativeHub. He uses his expertise to raise awareness, build strategic partnerships, and mobilize resources for community transformation.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Why Partner With Us?Ā
Why Partner With Us?Ā
Empowered Dreams Initiative (EDI) is a trusted grassroots organization working in the heart of Korogocho slums, Nairobi, to uplift vulnerable children, girls, and youth through life-changing programs. Our partners play a vital role in helping us deliver sustainable impact in some of the most underserved communities in Kenya.
š¤ Your Partnership Creates Real Change
š¤ Your Partnership Creates Real Change
When you partner with us, you're helping to:
Feed hungry children through daily school-based meal programs
Keep girls in school by providing monthly sanitary towels and hygiene kits
Mentor and empower youth through leadership, skill-building, and mental health support
Improve slum communities through clean-up campaigns, education, and advocacy
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Why International Donors & NGOs Choose Us
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Why International Donors & NGOs Choose Us
Transparent use of funds with clear reporting and photo updates
Community-led programs rooted in local needs and voices
Experienced leadership with lived experience in slum challenges
Proven track record of impact and collaboration with local and international organizations
š Join Our Global Network of Changemakers
š Join Our Global Network of Changemakers
We welcome partnerships from:
Nonprofit organizations and foundations
CSR and corporate social impact programs
Faith-based missions and international volunteers
Individuals or families looking to sponsor impactful change
š Our Valued PartnersĀ
š Our Valued PartnersĀ
About Us
About Us
Empowered Dreams Initiative (EDI) is a Community-Based Organization (CBO) committed to transforming lives and creating sustainable change in vulnerable communities across Kenya, with a primary focus on Korogocho slums in Nairobi.
Founded on the belief that every individual deserves an opportunity to thrive, EDI works to address pressing challenges such as poverty, hunger, lack of education, and limited access to healthcare. By focusing on community-driven solutions, we aim to empower children, youth, and families to build brighter futures for themselves and their communities.
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Volunteer
You a welcome join us in making a difference
You a welcome join us in making a difference
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Support Us
Your financial support will go a long way in making a differenceĀ
Your financial support will go a long way in making a differenceĀ
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Korogocho Slums, Nairobi Kenya
Korogocho Slums, Nairobi Kenya
Call Or Email Us
Call Or Email Us
Call: +254-727098368
Call: +254-727098368
Email: empowereddreamsinitiative@gmail.com
Email: empowereddreamsinitiative@gmail.com
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