Legacy Education Centre (LEC)
NGO presentation :
Legacy Education Centre (LEC) is a non-profit institution established in 2010 to provide advocacy programs, women and youth empowerment and educational opportunities to the most vulnerable children in the Mathare slum community. From its early days, LEC has been conducting child protection activities and fighting against gender-based violence, to the point where it has become a point of reference for the local population and authorities. It is a community-based organization registered with the Kenyan government. LEC also uses sport as a lever for social inclusion and personal development for young people. By strengthening local capacities and promoting community initiatives, the organization is taking actions to build a fairer and more equitable future for generations to come.
Areas of intervention :
- Education
- Child protetion
- Water, sanitation and hygiene
- Health
- Housing
- Professional training and income-generating activities
- Fight against gender-based violence
- Advocacy
