Kenya
World Renew has been working with communities, churches, and local partners in Kenya since 1972. World Renew supports locally led projects in all five key areas of our programming: food security, economic opportunity, community health, disaster response, and peace and justice.
WHAT WE DO
Despite a growing economy, Kenya still faces significant challenges in its development. The agricultural sector remains central to Kenya’s economy and provides livelihoods for more than 80% of the population, especially in rural areas. However, over one third of the population still lives below the international poverty line, and nearly 30% of children in rural areas are stunted in their growth. Climate change, extensive droughts, inefficient food systems, and population growth have all increased Kenya’s vulnerability to food insecurity and poverty.
RENEWING HOPE: CHANGING STORIES OF POVERTY
“My community health volunteer visited me during this time and taught me about the importance of going to the clinic from the early days of the pregnancy, and she said it helps me to be aware of my health and my baby and monitor my weight. I had issues with bleeding, and I noticed that my baby was not kicking often. When I got pregnant with my second child. . . I went to the clinic the first month, some tests were done. I was also taught on the right nutrition for me, and my pregnancy and my health started improving when I began following the teachings.”
– Sanita, mother
