Ending Child Marriage in Kenya: The Path Forward

In 2022, Kitui and Tana River Counties endured severe droughts, impacting crops, water, and livelihoods. Through USAID-BHA-funded KIERP, World Vision Kenya built water sources and storage tanks to support schools and health centers, alleviating the crisis.

This annual internship programme is designed to provide real work experience and professional development to university undergraduates.

World Vision Kenya's KIERP initiative, supported by USAID-BHA, combats malnutrition in drought-hit Kitui and Tana River counties, empowering families like Rachael Kanini's to improve nutrition and livelihoods.

In this issue of the West & Central Africa Newsletter, we highlight the remarkable progress accomplished across our programmes throughout the year 2024, looking back on the trials and celebrating the triumphs.

Discover how water scarcity impacts vulnerable communities like Odda in Moyale, where a broken borehole left residents without clean water, exposing them to risks such as health crises, economic instability, and even human trafficking.

Severe flooding in Marsabit County during the March-May 2024 rains displaced over 6,000 people in Loiyangalani sub-county, damaging livelihoods, livestock, and infrastructure. Ongoing challenges include high food prices and disrupted transportation.

Discover how Isaac Chelal from Nakuru County embraced the Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) approach after training by World Vision. Learn about FMNR’s roots in Niger, its transformative impact on farming, and how the CRIFSUP project, funded by the Australian Government, is empowering 1,000 farmers across Kenya to restore land and livelihoods.

World Vision staff globally came together for the Annual Day of Prayer on October 1, 2024, with the theme 'Christ at the Centre at All Times.' In Kenya, the event at Nairobi Chapel reaffirmed the organisation's commitment to faith-driven work with children and communities, featuring a powerful message from East Africa Regional Leader Lilian Dodzo on the centrality of Christ in their mission.