Kenya
In 1976, Food for the Hungry (FH) provided emergency relief supplies to Kenya in the Marsabit district. In 2011, Kenya and four other countries experienced the worst drought in 60 years. Through livestock programs, the poor were able to sell their livestock to earn $2.2 million during the drought. This helped communities survive during the food crisis and water shortage. Presently, FH continues to work in Marsabit and three other districts to help rural communities. Click on icons to see how FH is working with Kenyan communities.
Kenya Facts
- Capital:
- Nairobi
- Language:
- English and Kiswahili
- Population:
- 41,070,934
- Crisis:
- 48 percent of the rural population don’t have access to clean water.
- 1.5 million Kenyans are living with HIV/AIDS.
- 2.4 million Kenyans are at stressed and crisis levels for food security.
Our Work in Kenya
Agriculture
87,839 people participated in agricultural programs, such as selling livestock to the market and preparing food security during droughts.
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Church
34 pastors received training in leadership and discipleship last year. 11,834 children attended children’s ministry programs. 6,660 adults participated in church programs.
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Education
23,336 children received assistance to stay in school and develop their talents last year. 632 teenagers received assistance to pursue secondary education or vocational training to pursue their dreams.
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Health
7,000 children received parasite treatment last year. 85,000 people learned about HIV/AIDS prevention and 7,500 people attended HIV/AIDS support groups. Nutrition improved for 4,490 children through FH health programs.
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Income Generation
30 people participated in savings groups to learn about running a business. Last year, construction projects helped 3,350 people.
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Water
23,808 people benefited from FH clean water programs through well digging, de-silting water pans and creating other clean water sources.
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