Beatrice Nyariara lives in Korogocho, one of Nairobi’s most dangerous slums. She is helping women feel empowered to take back their community.
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Crime and addiction are prevalent in this shanty town, which is less than two square kilometers. Older women, like Beatrice, must be inside before dark to protect themselves from attack. Certain men believe these women are less likely to be HIV positive, so many have been sexually assaulted and some have even been killed. Recently, Beatrice decided enough was enough and decided to fight back. She organized self defense classes for the “grandmothers” of Korogocho. As a result, rape cases have greatly been reduced and the women now feel empowered to take back their community.

Filmmaker Brent Foster shares Beatrice’s story in this powerful short.
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Read an interview with the filmmaker in “Meet the ‘Kickboxing Grannies’ of Kenya’s Most Dangerous Slum”
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In a Dangerous Slum, She’s Empowering ‘Grandmothers’ to Fight Back | Short Film Showcase
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