Avsi Kenya

When a girl is educated, she has the power to shape her own future. Missionary Sisters of the Catechism- Mulot, a partner of Avsi Kenya, held a girl-child-centered session, training them on: 👉 Physical, emotional and psychological changes during puberty 👉 Personal hygiene 👉 Menstruation cycle and pregnancy 👉 Sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS 👉 Cultural changes and Female Genital Mulitation The sessions provided an opportunity to #stepupthepace in ensuring self-awareness for the girls on Female Genital Mutilation that contributes to early school dropouts, health complications, and child marriage, hence robbing girls of opportunities to excel. By educating girls, families, and communities about the dangers of female genital mutilation, we empower them to say NO and protect their right to a safe, healthy, and fulfilling life. #EndFGM #Unite2EndFGM #PeopleForDevelopment

Under the ‘Economic Recovery to the Impact of Covid-19 on Agri-Food Value Chain in Kenya’ project, Chuka University carried out a feed assessment to identify the gaps in quality and challenges affecting the utilization of commercial dairy animal feeds in #Meru and #TharakaNithi Counties. Today the results collected from 20 dairy agri-producer cooperative groups involving 105 select farmers will be presented to farmers and other stakeholders from the two counties. The survey feedback provides an opportunity to address commercial dairy feed gaps and help the industries effectively address the needs of dairy farmers. Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - Nairobi Office AVSI Foundation E4Impact Entrepreneurship Center, Kenya #PeopleForDevelopment

Last week, Shelter Children's Home launched the Shelter Hopesprings Star Comprehensive School in the presence of key partners, including AVSI Foundation! The momentous occasion, graced by His Excellency Joseph Ole Lenku, the Governor of #Kajiado County, marked a significant step toward providing quality education for children in need. #AVSI partners with Shelter Children's Home to enhance #education through the provision of scholastic materials, school fee subsidy, access to healthcare, and promotion of family reunions through mapping and tracing of unknown cases. Together, we continue to build brighter futures through education! #EducationForAll #PeopleForDevelopment

#Education goes beyond literacy and numeracy: it means learning #skills that can open doors to new opportunities, it is about understanding one's own value and investing in everyone's #future. This is why AVSI strives to ensure that everyone, children, adults, workers, refugees, around the world has access to quality education. We cannot forget that, as of today, more than 250 million #children still cannot go to #school. On this #InternationalEducationDay, we want to bring you to all the #places where AVSI's educational programs take place. We want you to see all the different ways in which #learning can happen, as AVSI continues to work to make education a source of #hope. Discover the story of Nolela in the Democratic Republic of Congo #DRC and the other AVSI's educational initiatives around the world 👉https://shorturl.at/OuN9U #PeopleForDevelopment

📢 Strengthening Healthcare Systems in East Africa: A Data-Driven Approach 📊 Data plays a crucial role in assessing and improving health outcomes in communities. Through the regional health program in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania funded by Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo, we are sharing best practices on how data is used to evaluate healthcare performance, with real cases from six health facilities across these countries. At our recent regional workshop in Uganda, 27 health specialists, including representatives from the Ministries of Health, gathered to discuss the impact of data-driven decision-making in strengthening healthcare systems. This initiative is already showing positive results, including a reduction in maternal and neonatal mortality rates. As highlighted by Dr. Paul Mbaka, Assistant Commissioner at Uganda’s Ministry of Health, these collaborative efforts are saving lives. By working together—governments, healthcare professionals, donors, and communities—we can ensure that every mother and newborn receives the quality care they deserve. AVSI Foundation World Friends Onlus Centro Mondialità Sviluppo Reciproco Centro Mondialità Sviluppo Reciproco

Recently, the #LastMileProject, funded by Support International, trained 50 students from 10 vocational training institutions on essential entrepreneurial skills on: 🔹 Entrepreneurship ethics  🔹 Crafting business plans  🔹 Overcoming business challenges  🔹 Transparency in business This initiative, working with 3,000 students and 100 trainers across 10 technical institutions in #Nairobi, is transforming vocational training through:   ✅ Capacity-building for heads of training departments  ✅ Enhancing students’ soft skills and entrepreneurship knowledge  ✅ Modernizing equipment for quality learning #PeopleForDevelopment #AVSI 

Education is a human right, a public good, and a public responsibility. It offers children a ladder out of poverty and a path to a promising future! AVSI Foundation AVAID Esharelife Foundation World Vision Kenya #EducationDay #PeopleforDevelopment

Better health, safe living environments, economically stable families and education for children are some of the key components addressed by the #USAIDTumikiaMtoto project in #Nairobi. In the last quarter, AVSI Foundation has been able to: ✅Link 1,691 children for vaccination against preventable diseases. ✅Support 911 children living with HIV ✅Sensitize 199 community health volunteers on child protection, gender-based violence ✅Empower 129 caregivers with business grants ✅Train 321 caregivers and youths in business skills and financial literacy ✅Monitor the educational progress of 8,953 children ✅Enroll 9,098 Orphans and Vulnerable Children to neighbouring schools With a family-centered approach and a strong case management system, the #USAID Tumikia Mtoto Project enhances community development and promotes healthy communities. World Vision Kenya #AVSI #PeopleForDevelopment

AVSI will participate in the Indeed Job Fair in #Milano: an event to offer job seekers and employers the chance to connect face-to-face.   Join us if you are a #migrant, asylum seeker, or #refugee and want to explore new #job opportunities.     📅 Date: 3 February 2025   ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM   📍 Location: Superstudio Events, Via Tortona 27 (MM2 Porta Genova), Milano     Learn more about the event and register for free ⬇️  https://lnkd.in/epaMNfqC

In September 2022, the Economic Recovery to the Impact of COVID-19 on Agri-Food Value Chain in Kenya project began with the aim to help small-scale farmers and agri-producer groups recover from the socio-economic effects of COVID-19. With funding from Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - Nairobi Office, the project is being implemented in Meru, Embu, and Tharaka Nithi counties, engaging 15,000 small-scale dairy farmers and 30 dairy cooperatives. It focuses on promoting Climate smart farming practices, Agri entrepreneurship, ICT training, sustainable market access, Youth Groups training, clean energy among others.  This project is transforming lives by empowering communities. So far, over 2,498 beneficiaries have received subsidized fodder recovery kits, 322 trained on ICT for digitization, 1,253 agri-producer group leaders have been trained in governance and management skills and 10 radio programs aired to provide extension information to farmers. These efforts are driving improved milk production per cow, leading to increased income, better living standards, and greater economic stability for farmers and their families. #AVSI #PeopleForDevelopment #SustainableFarming