About us
Who we are.
HopeAidNetwork is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering holistic healing and empowerment to children and families living in urban informal settlements.
Our work combines psychology, education, community development, and climate action to create environments where healing and growth can flourish.
Why we exist.
Life in the slums is marked by chronic trauma—domestic violence, poverty, drugs, school dropout, loss, and lack of mental health support.
Children grow up with unresolved pain that affects their potential, relationships, and future.
A word from our leader.
Our vision is to build resilient communities where every child, youth, and family — regardless of where they were born — has the opportunity to heal, learn, and thrive. We envision slum communities transformed from places of silent suffering into environments filled with dignity, possibility, and hope. Rooted in lived experience, our vision is driven by impact: to restore mental wellbeing, unlock education opportunities, and protect the environment that shapes daily life. We believe that when a child’s mind is healed, when their future is supported, and when their surroundings are safe and clean, true transformation becomes possible — not just for individuals, but for entire communities. HopeAidNetwork works toward a future where trauma no longer defines a child’s life, where education becomes a pathway to success, and where communities rise together to build a healthier, greener, and more empowered tomorrow.
John Khaguli,
Founder & Executive Director
Your giving restores hope
Every donation directly supports trauma therapy, education, and community development in the slums.
What your support provides.
Provides a therapy session for a child
Supports school supplies for a term
Funds group counselling workshops
Sponsors a child’s full school term