Edexcel Igcse Geography. Kibera

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Where is Kibera?

Back 1

In Nairobi in Kenya

Front 2

How big is Kibera?

Back 2

It is the biggest slum in Africa and one of the biggest in the world.

It represents 60% of the Nairobi population

Front 3

Who owns the land in Kibera?

Back 3

The government owns all the land and 10% of the people are shack owners

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What is the average size of a shack in Kibera?

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12ft x 12ft

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What are most of the shacks made of?

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Mud walls, screened with concrete, a corrugated tin roof, dirt or concrete floor.

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What is the British charity Practical Action doing to help in Kibera?

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It has been responsible for low cost roofing tiles made from sand and clay and addling lime and natural fibre to create blocks used for building that are cheaper than concrete. These allow self help schemes to progress.

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What action in Kibera is part of a $1.2billion United Nations backed plan to eradicate the city's shanty towns and rehouse about two million people?

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Trucks have started to move 1,500 people out of Kibera. It may take as long as 5 years to clear the overcrowded Kibera shanty towns in Nairobi.

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What had to be done in Kibera because until recently Kibera had no water?

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Water had to be collected from the Nairobi dam

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What problems were caused from collecting water from the dam?

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The dam water is not clean and causes typhoid and cholera

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Who provided the two main water pipes in Kibera?

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One was provided by the council and the other by the World Bank.

The water costs 3 Kenyan shillings (2p) per 20 litres

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Are there any government clinics or hospitals in Kibera?

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no

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Who provides health care in Kibera and what action are they taking against HIV?

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Charitable organisations provide health care, e.g. AMREF, MSF, Churches and some others.

All people are encouraged to have a free HIV test and if positive to take free generic ARV medicine.

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What are charities such as the Red Cross supporting (regarding health care)?

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Improvements to sanitation

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What are flying toilets?

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Kibera had no flushing toilets so people used plastic bags which would then be thrown into the nearest river or even into the street.

Front 15

What is the "Peepoo" bag

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A small biodegradable bag coated with a chemical which turns human waste into fertiliser

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What is the percentage of unemployment in Kibera?

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Over 50%

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What is Changaa and what are charities doing to improve it's situation?

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Changaa is a dangerous alcoholic drink found in Kibera. Several charities are trying to help by showing the Changaa makers how to make the drink less dangerous.

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What does Kibera In Need do?

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Through a guardianship scheme, children are enabled to have an education, regular vaccination and hot meals. A business support scheme gives adult residents the chance to set up small businesses and become economically independent.

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What is very important in order to reduce unemployment?

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Training and teaching of skills

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What has the United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN Habitat) done to help the fact that only 20% if Kibera has electricity?

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They have provided affordable electricity to some parts of the slum at 300 Kenyan shillings (£2.20) per shack

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What does comic relief do for children in Kibera?

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Funds schools that take care of orphaned children, give them a home, and provides free education, meals and clothes.