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
Today afternoon, we held our first EmpowerHer session with girls from the community. We talked about menstrual health, personal hygiene, and how to take care of themselves. Through this program, we meet every first weekend of the month to educate, support, and empower girls. We also provide sanitary pads and other essential personal care items to help them manage their periods with dignity. One girl empowered at a time.
We are excited to see our Fashion and Design program grow. We started with just one sewing machine, and we now have two, allowing more learners to participate and gain practical tailoring skills. Step by step, we continue creating opportunities, building skills, and empowering our community towards self-reliance.
Empowering women through skills training and community support in partnership with SHOFCO. Together we are creating sustainable change and building stronger communities.
Hands-on vocational training session for women in the community. This program, sponsored by SHOFCO, focuses on practical skills development for income generation.
Women from the community coming together for support, education, and empowerment activities. Building a network of strong, capable women leaders.
Young mothers receiving mentorship and nutrition education with essential baby supplies during weekly health sessions.
Adolescent girls in Grade 6 and 7 learn menstrual health and personal development with support from mentors.
Weekly visits bringing hope and essential support to vulnerable families and abandoned elderly in the community.