In Kenya, we support children’s education, youth employment, and families’ livelihood opportunities. We work alongside local church partner, Full Gospel Churches of Kenya.
Although Kenya is one of the fastest developing countries in Eastern Africa, a third of the country’s population remains in poverty. Key challenges in Kenya are poor educational opportunities, gender-based violence, food insecurity, as well as poor sanitation and hygiene standards.
The COVID-19 pandemic led to many Kenyans losing their livelihoods, youth unemployment being a particularly significant issue. Moreover, children’s rights remain largely unrealised in the country.
Supporting Education among Children and Youth
Fida’s Country Programme promotes the right to education and a safe life among children and young people. We particularly support vulnerable children and young people, such as orphans, street children, children with disabilities, teenage mothers, and marginalised young people.
Fida’s partner is local Pentecostal Church, Full Gospel Churches of Kenya. Work is being carried out in five regions: Kakamega, Loita, Marsabit, Pwani, and Nairobi.
I used to look for work, now I employ people myself.
Seera, founder of a table banking group.
Continued Education for Teachers, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training for Youth
JTeachers receive training in children’s rights and inclusive teaching methods. Children with disabilities are supported by making school facilities accessible. Clubs are organised where children learn about their own rights. Young people gain skills to help them find employment through vocational and entrepreneurship training. Further, adult literacy programs are organised.
Communities learn about sexual and reproductive health and rights, in order to reduce teenage pregnancies and gender-based violence. Families’ livelihood opportunities, as well as the availability of food and clean water are promoted. The local partner receives training in financial management and advocacy, to be able to act as an independent champion of children’s rights.
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Our Country Programmes
Development work in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh we support the education of children and youth as well as the livelihood of families.
Development work in Bhutan
In Bhutan we support women’s livelihoods by organising vocational training.
Development work in Burundi
In Burundi we support the education opportunities of children and youth.
Development work in Democratic Republic of the Congo
In Congo we support peacebuilding and children’s right to equal and quality education.
Development work in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia we support building peace and the employment of women and youth.
Development work in Iraq
In the Kurdistan region of Iraq we support the education of children and youth with disabilities.
Development work in Myanmar
In Myanmar we support the education of marginalised children and youth.
Development work in Nepal
In Nepal we support the education of children and youth.
Development work in Tanzania
In Tanzania we support the education and right to a safe living environment of children and youth. We especially focus on improving the status of children with disabilities.
Development work in Uganda
In Uganda we support the education and right to a safe living environment of children and youth.