Kenya
In Kenya, we are committed to helping our most vulnerable neighbors have access to education, a nutritious diet, a safe community, clean water and basic rights.
We are working with communities to address the long-term factors that undermine their ability to respond to the changing environment. Farmers are learning about modern beekeeping methods and families are joining savings and loan groups. In the wake of droughts, floods and famine, we are providing immediate food assistance and supporting families with livestock and crops.
Our Resettlement Support Center has helped thousands of refugees prepare for resettlement in the United States. We conduct applicant interviews, collect information and present cases to the United States Citizen and Immigration Services. We also make sure refugees are ready for their new environment by leading cultural orientation training.
Started in 2014, our Safe Space Program works to break stereotypes and create welcoming environments for LGBTIQ+ migrants in Kenya and South Africa. We promote inclusive faith environments and increase awareness of the protection risks that LGBTIQ+ refugees and asylum seekers face.
Communities in Kenya are the trailblazers for change. Together, we can build the path towards a better future for all.
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8,000 Lives Changed
In countries around the world, we are seeing the close connection between climate change and hunger. The ability to grow food is largely dependent on the environment. If the environment lacks stability, so does our ability to put food on the table. This tight-knit, cause-and-effect type of situation describes the current state of many communities in Kenya. With our generous …
A Closer Look into Our Tana River Drought Response
In Tana River County, Kenya, when drought spread and crops and livestock died, immediate action was needed. We partnered with Canadian Foodgrains Bank to provide emergency food rations to 3,000 families (15,000 individuals). To understand the severity of the droughts and the impact of our program, we spoke with the members of the community. The effects of the drought were …
Creating Space For a Better Life
Love, family and faith are three things that many people value highly. But what happens when who you love puts your relationship with your family and your faith at risk? This is a challenge for many people in Kenya who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. In Kenya, current laws in Kenya prohibit homosexuality by criminalizing same-sex conduct. These laws …