Good Neighbors
Good Neighbors works in over 50 countries to make the world a place without hunger and where people live in harmony.
Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian and development organization founded in 1991. For over three decades, we have responded to the call of the most marginalized and vulnerable people beyond ethnicity, religion, belief, and nationality. We are dedicated to protecting their rights and fostering self-reliance.
In pursuit of lasting impact, Good Neighbors seeks to implement a community-inclusive and holistic strategy in our operations. Engaging with over 200 communities around the globe, we are empowering people and transforming communities through social and economic development initiatives.
Kenya Good Neighbors
Good Neighbors began its mission in Kenya in 1995, focusing on helping street children in Korogocho, Nairobi’s largest slum. Initially, a children’s center was established to provide these children, who lacked access to basic necessities like food and clothing, with a safe haven. Through the support of Good Neighbors, the children were introduced first to informal education and, later, to formal schooling. The initiative started with just three children who were identified, sponsored, and enrolled in a boarding primary school, eventually expanding to support many more children across different educational levels.
In 1997, Good Neighbors Kenya further extended its impact by opening a medical clinic to provide healthcare services to underprivileged community members and street children. By 2000, the organization had expanded its operations to Dandora Slum, focusing on supporting vulnerable neighbors affected by hunger, disasters, and oppression. The goal was to improve the quality of life for children and foster community resilience and self-reliance.
Today, Good Neighbors Kenya operates in 10 project areas, including Nairobi (Korogocho, Dandora, Mukuru), Kajiado (Bissil), Narok (Meguarra), Kisii (Ogembo), Siaya (Rarieda), Embu, Turkana, and Marsabit Counties. In collaboration with partners like the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), we are working to empower 21,500 children and their parents, striving to transform their communities and create sustainable change.
Core Values
We serve people in need beyond ethnicity, religion, belief, and nationality
We serve people in need beyond ethnicity, religion, belief, and nationality
We implement the rights of the child as top priority
We prosper global citizenship in mutual respect
We organize local volunteers to contribute in developing their own communities
We cooperate with all people who understand our mission and program
We work with professionalism, and pursue financial and operational transparency
