A community-based organization located in the informal settlement of Mathare Valley, Nairobi, Kenya. Our organization started in 2022 and was officially registered in february 2024.
To achieve sustainable, positive change in regards to the human right to housing.
To build 10 houses within 10 months
Taking charge of our living environment
We are 14 members (13 local residents and one ambassador from the Netherlands) who envision a better, safer and healthier living environment by building new houses for our community. Because we believe that everybody deserves to have a place to call home. And nobody should live in fear to lose it.
To build 10 houses within 10 months
Taking charge of our living environment
We are 14 members (13 local residents and one ambassador from the Netherlands) who envision a better, safer and healthier living environment by building new houses for our community. Because we believe that everybody deserves to have a place to call home. And nobody should live in fear to lose it.
Our methods
Community Land Trust (CLT)
The CLT is a democratic, non-profit model that allows residents to hold land and assets in a group. It enables tenure security and socio-economic empowerment of residents through home ownership. The CLT prevents gentrification and subletting, external interferences, market driven effects. This way, community-interest is protected on the long term. The houses remain affordable for our next generations.
Compressed Earth Blocks (CEB)
The building material of Compressed Earth Blocks, made from compressed and stabilized soil, is highly strong and durable. The production method is environmentally friendly as it can be produced locally, is made from local resources, and does not require heat hence reducing CO2 emissions. The production method is affordable. And, it caters for education and employment for the local population.
Our
methods
Community Land Trust (CLT)
The CLT is a democratic, non-profit model that allows residents to hold land and assets in a group. It enables tenure security and socio-economic empowerment of residents through home ownership. The CLT prevents gentrification and subletting, external interferences, market driven effects. This way, community-interest is protected on the long term. The houses remain affordable for our next generations.
Compressed Earth Blocks (CEB)
The building material of Compressed Earth Blocks, made from compressed and stabilized soil, is highly strong and durable. The production method is environmentally friendly as it can be produced locally, is made from local resources, and does not require heat hence reducing CO2 emissions. The production method is affordable. And, it caters for education and employment for the local population.
Our methods
Community Land Trust (CLT)
The CLT is a democratic, non-profit model that allows residents to hold land and assets in a group. It enables tenure security and socio-economic empowerment of residents through home ownership. The CLT prevents gentrification and subletting, external interferences, market driven effects. This way, community-interest is protected on the long term. The houses remain affordable for our next generations.
Compressed Earth Blocks (CEB)
The building material of Compressed Earth Blocks, made from compressed and stabilized soil, is highly strong and durable. The production method is environmentally friendly as it can be produced locally, is made from local resources, and does not require heat hence reducing CO2 emissions. The production method is affordable. And, it caters for education and employment for the local population.
How do we reach our goal?
01. Follow CEB training
In this training, provided by partner OSKAM, we will learn how to produce Compressed Earth Blocks: selecting the right soil mixture and operating the manual press.
▶ Q1 of 2025
03. Form the trust
With the Community Land Trust we will acquire and hold the land as a group of residents collectively.
▶ Q2 of 2025
04. Construct 10 houses
We work together with a local contractor to finalize our design and realise one housing block providing 10 families with a new home.
▶ Q3 and Q4 of 2025
05. Replicate
Once the pilot project has finished, we work with other resident groups to build even more houses within our community.
▶ after completion
How do we reach our goal?
01. Follow CEB training
In this training, provided by partner OSKAM, we will learn how to produce Compressed Earth Blocks: selecting the right soil mixture and operating the manual press.
▶ Q1 of 2025
03. Form the trust
With the Community Land Trust we will acquire and hold the land as a group of residents collectively.
▶ Q2 of 2025
04. Construct 10 houses
We work together with a local contractor to finalize our design and realise one housing block providing 10 families with a new home.
▶ Q3 and Q4 of 2025
05. Replicate
Once the pilot project has finished, we work with other resident groups to build even more houses within our community.
▶ after completion
Oskam (NL) provides us with education.
BlueGear (NL) supports us with website development and hosting.
National Government Office of the Assistant Chief, Ruaraka Sub-Location Nairobi (KE) supports our mission.
GCL Construction Equipments (KE) provides us with soil for the production of Compressed Earth Blocks.
Our partners
Our partners
Oskam (NL) provides us with education.
BlueGear (NL) supports us with website development and hosting.
National Government Office of the Assistant Chief, Ruaraka Sub-Location Nairobi (KE) supports our mission.
GCL Construction Equipments (KE) provides us with soil for the production of Compressed Earth Blocks.
Compressed Earth Blocks
The press that we will use (image: https://oskam-vf.com/)
Get to know our team
Felix Okinyi
Millicent Akinyi
Alfred Okeyo
Lennox Mbeoe
Lavenda Oduor
Josiah Omolo
Dan Owiti
Caroline Ombewa
Erick Omollo
Erick Omollo
Benard Opiyo
Eva Labrujere
Benta Adhiambo
Howard Omondi
Olivent Akinyi
Contact us
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