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Evaluation report: Country programme in Kenya exceeded expectations
Fida commissioned an external evaluation of development cooperation in Kenya. It found that the work over the last five years has been highly effective and has contributed to both Kenya’s and Finland’s development goals.
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An oasis in the middle of the desert
In the middle of the Kenyan wilderness, an oasis has been created. Research results show that clean water and farming practices developed for harsh conditions have resulted in significant change there. Unlike previous generations, children no longer suffer from hunger.
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I wish our children didn’t have to go through mutilation
Melita Koye, from Kenya, gave up on the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) after understanding its harmfulness. Today, she does awareness work against FMG, supported by her church and Fida.
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Village Saving and Loan groups improve quality of life
The Village Saving and Loan Association groups have empowered women economically. The livelihoods and financial wellbeing of households have improved.
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Maisha Poa offers hope to children living in the streets
An estimated 60,000 children live on the streets of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. Poverty, violence at home, parental neglect, family breakups and forced evacuations are some of the reasons why they ended up there.
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Jane escaped female genital mutilation and now she helps women to raise their voice
When Jane Naikumi was nine years old, she fled from her remote home village in Kenya. She was to undergo female genital mutilation. The procedure would make her eligible for marriage.
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Families livelihoods and climate resilience are being developed in Kenya’s coastal villages
Fida, with nine other Finnish development cooperation organizations, participated in the Red Nose fundraising campaign 2020 for the children of the world. With this support families in Kenya can reap a harvest despite the distressing drought in the area.