Downtown Nairobi

Nairobi is the capital of commerce and influence in East Africa, and one of the foremost cities on the continent. It is a compelling center for any Social Enterprise both because of what it has…as well as what it lacks.

• Dichotomy of Affluence and Poverty: In the same city you have large global corporations and some of the largest slums in Africa.
• Continental Influence: From one of the biggest stock exchanges to headquarters of many global NGO’s, Nairobi is a center of innovation for the whole continent
• Urbanization & Rural Poverty: beyond the creation of sprawling slums are Kenyans leaving poor rural areas. This urbanization dynamic typifies a global problem. Kenyans strong, lifelong ties to their rural roots makes them prime candidates for poverty alleviation initiatives that address both urban and rural poverty.
• The 1010 Project: we partner with people through business and community development, with strong roots cultivated over seven years into the Social Enterprise community of Nairobi. This makes us excellent partners for any African initiative utilizing Nairobi as it’s base.