Community Development Project

Agriculture for Community Empowerment (ACE) Project

The Agriculture for Community Empowerment (ACE) Project aims to enhance food security and increase income in the impoverished communities of Lugari, Mautuma, and Shigomere in the Kenya West Territory. Targeting those below the poverty line, the project provides training in sustainable agricultural practices, including animal husbandry, crop management, and beekeeping. Community members will learn effective techniques to improve productivity by establishing demonstration plots on participating farmers' lands. Additionally, Village Savings and Loans Associations (VLSAs) will help members save and invest in agriculture, contributing to self-sustainability. The project also addresses nutrition by collaborating with health authorities to promote balanced diets. With a focus on community ownership and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, this initiative aims to uplift households and create a thriving agricultural economy.

Community Outreach Support Programme - for Street Kids

The Community Outreach Support Programme for Street Kids aims to empower homeless youth in Kakamega, Eldoret, and Kitale, Kenya, by addressing issues stemming from poverty, violence, and substance abuse. This initiative focuses on breaking the cycle of street life and bad habits, providing access to education, healthcare, and psychosocial support. The program addresses the urgent needs of street children, many of whom are victims of past crises and seeks to create a supportive environment through community collaboration and training. By offering life skills and advocacy for child protection, the initiative encourages successful reintegration into society. Direct beneficiaries include the street children themselves, while families and communities also benefit indirectly from improved support systems. The Salvation Army is committed to a participatory approach, ensuring that local voices shape program activities to meet the community's needs effectively.

 

WORTH Women’s Empowerment Project

The WORTH Women’s Empowerment Project, implemented by the Salvation Army in Kenya, focuses on enhancing the lives of women through a comprehensive program that integrates business skills, banking, and literacy training. By forming savings and loans groups, the initiative empowers women to generate income, improve their family’s well-being, and take active roles in decision-making within their communities. The project aims to address pressing issues such as poverty, domestic violence, and lack of access to financial services. With a proven track record over more than a decade, WORTH has transformed the lives of over 20,000 women and is expanding its reach to underserved districts like Tongaren and Cheptais. Through capacity building and self-dependence, the program seeks to uplift the living standards of women and their families, fostering sustainable livelihoods and community development.

Response to Anti-Human Trafficking

The TSA-KYW Response to Anti-Human Trafficking Community Development Project in Kenya West focuses on three key elements: Prevention, Protection, and Participation. It aims to raise awareness in communities, train individuals to tackle human trafficking risk factors and develop tailored preventative measures. The project will enhance access to vital services for high-risk individuals and survivors while establishing connections with various organizations to strengthen collaborative efforts against human trafficking. To decrease trafficking incidents and support at-risk populations, the initiative is expected to benefit around 2,500 people in the Kenya West region, directly impacting victims and their communities.

Integrated Mother & Child Health Development Project -IMCH

The Integrated Mother & Child Health Development Project (IMCH) by The Salvation Army Kenya West aims to enhance health services for vulnerable women and children in Kolanya, Cheptais, and Sirisia. Recognizing the challenges faced by these communities, including limited access to healthcare and high maternal and child mortality rates, the project initiated mobile clinics and provided essential mother and child health kits in partnership with Health Partner International Canada. Additionally, it promotes sustainability through income-generating activities like poultry farming and village banking. The project ultimately seeks to improve livelihoods, nutrition, and access to safe water, benefiting approximately 13,800 individuals, including youth and the elderly. Its goal is to foster sustainable development by strengthening community capacity and healthcare access.

Turkana WASH and VSLAs Project

The KYW Turkana WASH and VSLAs Project aims to improve the living conditions in the marginalized Turkana region of northwest Kenya, where 88% of the population lives below the poverty line. This two-year initiative seeks to enhance access to water and sanitation facilities by connecting boreholes to communities and schools. Through solar-powered water pumps, the project will ensure clean water is available, significantly improving health outcomes and reducing diseases. Additionally, the project will empower women through Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), fostering economic opportunities. Beneficiaries will include children, women, and men in the communities of Lokitaung and Kaeris, as well as students in local schools. Overall, the project aims to build resilience and improve the well-being of vulnerable populations in these areas.