Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In the Mathare Valley on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, thousands of children are forced to survive on the streets. Living in overcrowded conditions with little access to food, work or basic sanitation, many young people leave home at an early age in search of a better life.
This documentary follows the story of Bernard, a 17-year-old who has grown up in this environment, and explores how children form gangs for protection and survival in one of the toughest places to live.
This is a powerful and eye-opening look at poverty, resilience and the reality of life for street children in Nairobi.
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This film was first broadcast: 1987
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In the Mathare Valley on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, thousands of children are forced to survive on the streets. Living in overcrowded conditions with little access to food, work or basic sanitation, many young people leave home at an early age in search of a better life.
This documentary follows the story of Bernard, a 17-year-old who has grown up in this environment, and explores how children form gangs for protection and survival in one of the toughest places to live.
This is a powerful and eye-opening look at poverty, resilience and the reality of life for street children in Nairobi.
Subscribe to True Lives: bit.ly/3dBMxvl
This film was first broadcast: 1987
Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/OurStoriesChannel
Watch More Documentaries
True Lives - bit.ly/3A8xRMJ
Up Close - youtube.com/@UpCloseITVS
Our History - bit.ly/3rUpdhL
Our World - bit.ly/3ftuckM
Our Stories - bit.ly/3ynfFyk
Taste - bit.ly/3OZoDcV
Blueprint - bit.ly/3ZK5UdD
True Lives brings you fascinating stories of social interest from around the world. You can discover award winning documentaries, films and groundbreaking reports that capture the complexities of our daily life, with stories that will entertain, inspire and inform.
Content distributed by ITV Studios.
#TrueLives #Nairobi #StreetChildren #Documentary #RealStories #Poverty #HumanStory #Africa #Survival #LifeOnTheStreets
