Appeal

On the Margins

The recent violence in Kenya that made international headlines has exposed the underlying problems of poverty and instability in the country.

The poorest communities have been hit the hardest by the clashes, often where people are scraping a living on the margins of society with little hope for a decent future.

War on Want is fighting for a better life for people who do informal and unregulated work. Donate right now or set up a regular donation to join the fight.

Our latest edition of Up Front (downloadable here) examines this issue in depth, and looks at how our partners in Kenya and Zambia are struggling to make a better life for themselves.

£20 could pay to educate street sellers and organise them to stand up to local authorities.
£100 could pay to train workers in the rights and business skills.
£250 could fund a media campaign including posters and events to raise awareness of the issue with the public, local authorities and MPs.

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