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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IoTs Support Farmers in Nairobi
The people of Kitui County, Kenya, which is east of Nairobi, had three seasons of failed harvest. The communities in this county were feeling the effects of climate change, and life was extremely hard without successful harvests. CWS started working with these communities in 2021 to improve their resilience by increasing the utilization of technology in climate change information. Earlier …
The Radical Welcome of Safe Space
“You are safe here.” With these simple yet profound words, we stepped into the welcoming embrace of an LGBTQ+-affirming community house for refugees, supported by CWS’s Safe Space* program in Kenya. This declaration, voiced by Isaiah, a program participant and leader, encapsulates the essence of what Safe Space strives to create: a haven of belonging, comfort and acceptance. For many, …
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 …