SELAM – Nuru ya Jamii Initiative CBO is a registered community-based organization in Kisumu, Kenya. Founded by committed local members, we address urgent social and economic challenges affecting vulnerable families in Kisumu County.
Guided by our vision, mission, and core objectives, we work to create lasting positive change in communities across areas in Kenya.
To create a peaceful, empowered, and self-reliant community where everyone has equal opportunity to achieve socio-economic well-being and live with dignity.
To collaborate with community members and partners to enhance financial capability, promote social justice, and empower youth, women, and vulnerable families through education, skills development, economic initiatives, health awareness, and environmental sustainability programs.
To promote access to essential social services.
To collaborate to ensure the community remains safe, clean, and healthy for all.
To support initiatives that address poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and disease.
To provide skills training and income opportunities for youth and women.
To promote sexual and reproductive health awareness and support social well-being.
To leverage resources and build partnerships for community growth.
To develop sustainable economic projects, such as revolving funds and small businesses.
To promote unity, mutual support, and active participation.
To encourage responsible environmental stewardship and informed climate action.
See what we've been doing in our communities
A group of women and community members gather in an outdoor setting, participating in what appears to be a training or support session. Materials, notes, and active discussions suggest capacity-building, health education, or community development activities. This image represents the organization’s broader mission of empowering families and strengthening community wellbeing through knowledge-sharing and collaboration.
As part of the ongoing oral health initiative, a hands-on toothbrushing demonstration was recently conducted to ensure proper technique and understanding. Participants were guided step-by-step on how to brush effectively, reinforcing the lessons taught during the distribution exercise. By combining education with practice, the organization is ensuring that the knowledge shared translates into long-term healthy habits, strengthening preventive healthcare efforts within the community.
The organization recently conducted a school-based oral health campaign aimed at promoting preventive dental care among learners. During the activity, toothbrushes and toothpaste were distributed, and students were introduced to the importance of daily oral hygiene. The energy and excitement captured in the moment reflect the success of the outreach, as children actively participated and embraced the initiative with enthusiasm. This activity marks a step toward reducing dental-related health issues through early awareness and access to basic hygiene supplies.