Kisumu Social Rights Association (KISORA)
Kisumu Social Rights Association (KISORA) is a community-based human rights network founded in 2007. Its aim is to fight against all forms of human rights violations. The organization is registered by Kisumu District Social Services.
Goal
To build a constituency of community-based groups in Kisumu in pursuit of grassroots empowerment, economic justice, democratic development and gender equality for a just and peaceful Kenya.
Mission/Objective
To organize residents of the people’s settlements (slums) to increase their participation in development by facilitating processes that are non-discriminatory, non-partisan, accessible, affordable, and promote the organizational structure of marginalized communities so that they can live a life of dignity and better their livelihoods.
Activities/Programs
KISORA has five core programs
- Court and Policy Advocacy
- Housing, Land and Eviction
- Savings and Loan Capacity Building
- Research and Documentation
- Railway Relocation Advocacy
