Together we can
Improve the life conditions of many living in Mathare
Provide training to help vulnerable job seekers successfully entering the labour market
Educate on life skills to build a better and more sustainable future for the community
Our Vision
Transformers aims to break the poverty trap within the slums of Mathare. Through our comprehensive programs and initiatives, we work tirelessly to uplift the community, providing access to education, vocational training, and resources that foster personal and professional growth.
We understand that poverty is a multifaceted issue, and our approach reflects this understanding.
Our History
May 2018
Transformers is founded by Jack and friends who have a vision to improver the life quality of their community. Our main objective is to help citizens join the labour market and gain financial independence through vocational and technical training.
September 2019
Our hard work pays off, and Transformers is officially registered as a Community-based Organisation at the Kenyan Ministry of East Africa Community, Labour and Social Protection.
November 2021
We launch the Tailoring program, aimed at reskilling women living in Mathare to design and tailor quality handmade clothes. To date, we have successfully completed two cohorts of students!
March 2023
We launch our Computer Programming class thanks to the fantastic support of Moringa School. Our students learn from experts in the field of coding languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
August 2023
Thanks to the unvaluable support of the Vliegende Meubelmakers friends, we manage to launch to our Carpentry program. Students learn to master wood and to shape wooden furniture out of their own hands!
February 2024
Our First Board of Directors meeting
Our Media
Over the past five years, we have experienced significant growth in our impact, and this has been reflected in our increased media reach. Our stories have been shared by numerous media partners, reaching audiences around Kenya and at international level.
Inspired by this reach, we have taken it upon ourselves to provide you with even more content on our social media channels, offering an inside look into our work and initiatives.
