Impacting communities, empowering women and the youth in Kenya
Friends Of Vision
We are a self-help community focused on creating spaces for affordable housing among slum dwellers. We empower women and youth to achieve home ownership, land tenure security, financial literacy, and build a sustainable, thriving community.
MWANZO MARAFIKI, MWISHOWE MAJIRANI
Over six years of community impact and transformation
At Friends of Vision Self-Help Group, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of slum dwellers through financial literacy and access to affordable land for housing.Established in 2018 and supported by KCB Bank, we provide secure, transparent, and member-focused
financial services tailored to empower individuals and families in Nakuru County and beyond.
Vision
- To impact, uplift and empower slum dwellers by providing access to affordable, safe and dignified housing. Through collective effort, we aim to transform underserved communities into vibrant, self-sustaining spaces where every individual can thrive.
Mission
- To empower slum dwellers by facilitating access to affordable land and housing, transforming communities through collective effort and sustainable development.
Motto
- Mwanzo marafiki, mwishowe majirani.
Our Core Values
- Integrity: We uphold transparency, honesty, and accountability in all our operations.
- Commitment: Dedicated to meeting the financial and property needs of our members.
- Unity: Strengthening our community through collective efforts and teamwork.
- Empowerment: Providing tools and opportunities for financial growth and independence.
- Innovation: Continuously improving our services to better serve our members.
How You Can Get Involved
Become a Member: Join our community and start saving towards your own plot of land.
Volunteer: Help us organize events, outreach programs, and community initiatives.
Donate: Support our cause financially to assist more families in achieving homeownership
With each plot acquired, we pave the way for families to write their own stories of success and stability.
Official registration with an initial
membership of 9 individuals
Acquisition of the first parcel of land
(Phase 1).
Acquisition of the second parcel of land
(Phase 2)
Official launch of Phase 1, providing land
opportunities for 35 families.
Launch of Phase 2,
benefiting 29 families.
The Story Continues
The story of Friends of Vision is one of resilience, determination, and unity in pursuing a noble cause. Together, we are shaping a future where homeownership is within reach for all. Join us in our journey of empowerment and transformation
Achievements
We measure our success by the milestones we’ve achieved:
- Procurement of 2 acres of prime land for 28 Phase Two members in August 2021
- Ongoing Phase Three (as of December 2022), expanding opportunities for our members
- Acquisition of 2 acres of prime land for 35 Phase One members in 2019
Results/Impact of Friends of Vision
Our impact is tangible and transformative:
- Enabling 75 families to own small plots through collective savings and successful land purchases
- Over 12 families liberated from rental payments, now settled on their own plots
- Acquiring approximately 5 acres of land within five years
- Providing homes, including those constructed from mud, as sanctuaries for cancer victims and preventing families from facing homelessness