Human Needs Project

Worldwide, over a billion people live in slums. If nothing is done to address the growing urbanization of poverty, the number of worldwide dwellers is projected to rise to about 3 billion by 2050 (UN Habitat). Life in slums is defined by a lack of basic water, sanitation, and energy infrastructure. These conditions fuel rampant social and health problems and accelerate the vicious cycle of extreme poverty. We are pioneering a new model for integrated service delivery, a single platform combining the services and supports needed to thrive. Human Needs Project built and operates its pilot project, an 8,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility, the Kibera Town Centre, in Kibera, the largest slum in Africa. The center was designed, built, and is driven by green infrastructure, with sustainable and renewable energy at its core. KTC features a sophisticated water filtration system and a proprietary waste treatment system, including a well with a 20,000-liter per hour generation capacity, su...