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Kenya

Kenya historically has been considered one of Africa’s more economically advantaged countries, but the past decade has seen a dramatic decline in quality of life for most Kenyans. With one of the highest rates of population growth in the world and battling recurring drought, Kenya is no longer able to feed itself and imports large quantities of food. Preventable diseases plague parts of Kenya, with an estimated 170 million work days lost annually to malaria.

Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Anglican Church of Kenya and Inter-Diocesan Christian Community Services, the development arm of the church, in four dioceses in the Nyanza province, where high malaria transmission, frequent droughts, chronic poverty, lack of clean water and the highest HIV/AIDS rates in the country prevail.

Promoting Health and Fighting Disease

  • Kenya is one of 15 countries in sub-Saharan Africa where the NetsforLife® program partnership is working to prevent malaria by distributing long-lasting, insecticide-treated nets and educating communities in prevention and treatment methods.

  • HIV/AIDS awareness workshops train clergy and community members to teach prevention in their communities and provide counseling to those affected.

  • Home-based care for people living with HIV/AIDS and support for children orphaned
    by the disease improves the quality of life for these populations.

  • Roof catchment tanks and water points ensure that communities have access to
    safe water.

Alleviating Hunger and Improving Food Supply

  • New high-value crops are increasing community income and improving nutrition and food supply.

  • Agricultural training programs teach sustainable farming practices.

Creating Economic Opportunities and Strengthening Communities

  • Financial support and counseling helps orphans continue their education and work through the emotional trauma of losing their parents.

  • Workshops teach community members how to organize and run small businesses.

  • New food processing equipment, like water pumps and oil extractors(devices that extract oil from seeds) help communities copete successfully in the market.

  • Micro-finance opportunities help people start their own business.
     

 

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