Avsi Kenya

Nancy dreams big. "I want to expand my business into a wholesale shop. This work brings me joy, and I’m proud to support my husband and parents," she shares. Nancy is one of 8,772 girls benefiting from the #USAIDTumikiaMtoto project, a life-changing initiative funded by USAID. This program equips adolescent girls and young women with vital economic skills to boost stability, create job opportunities, and empower them to succeed as entrepreneurs. Implemented by World Vision Kenya and six local implementing organizations, including AVSI Foundation, the project fosters skill-building, nurtures expertise, and paves the way for social and economic transformation. #EconomicEmpowerment #PeopleForDevelopment 

On 6th December, the 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 officially began with a community stakeholder meeting aimed at fostering collaboration and effective coordination for its implementation. Key representatives in attendance included the #Korogocho Community Advisory Committee, youth representatives, Men’s Association representative, and the Senior Chief as the government representative. Implementing partners Miss Koch Kenya and AVSI Foundation, as well as the project donor, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), were also present. During the meeting, the Korogocho community expressed their gratitude for the project, highlighting its potential to improve waste management, create job opportunities for youth, and reduce insecurity by engaging young people productively. This project marks a significant step toward building a cleaner, and safer Korogocho. #PeopleForDevelopment #WasteWiseNairobi #SustainableCommunities #YouthEmpowerment 

The #ARABIKAProject is distributing EcoPulper machines to 7 cooperatives across 7 counties to promote modern coffee processing. 👉 What’s an EcoPulper?  An EcoPulper is a cutting-edge coffee processing machine that removes coffee pulp from beans while using up to 80% less water than traditional methods. These machines represent a step toward sustainability and profitability, benefiting both farmers and the environment. With these EcoPulper installations, the ARABIKA Project, with funding from Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - Nairobi Office is helping cooperatives adopt smarter, greener practices while empowering farmers to achieve better productivity and incomes. This is a win for the #farmers and for the #planet. #Sustainablefarming #PeopleForDevelopment #EmpoweringFarmers 

È online il secondo episodio di "Oro bianco. Storie africane di cow-boy e fattorie”, il #podcast prodotto da AVSI insieme a Radio 24 per scoprire i segreti della produzione del #latte in #Kenya.   In questa seconda puntata, Giampaolo Musumeci si dirige verso gli altopiani del Monte Kenya per parlare con gli allevatori e le allevatrici della zona e visitare le cooperative lattiero-casearie.   Ascolta "Oro Bianco" qui 👇🥛

Through its projects, AVSI’s goal is to leave no one behind, ensuring respect for the fundamental rights of every person. We do it by guaranteeing #protection, #defense, and #advancing of essential rights: such as access to #education, enabling every person to choose and develop their values; access to #healthcare, allowing every individual to live a dignified life; and the right to #work, empowering women, youth, and men to build their resilience and independence. Read our latest news to learn more about AVSI's commitment to guaranteeing human rights 👇 https://shorturl.at/NNfd9 AVSI BRASIL, AVSI Moçambique, AVSI Ecuador, Avsi Kenya, AVSI RWANDA, AVSI_Haiti

Defending, protecting, and advancing #humanrights is essential for ensuring dignity and opportunity for all. Everyone has the right to a standard of living that ensures health and well-being, including access to food, clothing, housing, and medical care. Through the #USAIDTumikiaMtoto program, families in #Nairobi and #Kiambu are empowered to access healthcare services, receive personalized care, improve their eating habits through nutrition training, and benefit from psychosocial support essential for their overall well-being. By standing by those in need, AVSI Foundation works to advance human rights and ensure no one is left behind. #HumanRightsDay #PeopleForDevelopment

This week, AVSI Foundation with the funds from AVAID distributed pressure cookers to 100 households in #Kibera. The initiative aims to promote resilience for these families by reducing the cost of fuel, enhancing cooking efficiency and reducing emissions that could affect family’s health. The cohort has also received training on nutrition and clean cooking options that are not only cleaner but also cost-effective, safer, and faster, and designed to meet the cooking needs and financial capacities of low-income users.   #PeopleForDevelopment 

On December 1st, the #USAIDTumikiaMtoto project joined the World AIDS Day 2024 Half Marathon, organized by the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC). This marathon was about raising awareness on the Triple Threat of new HIV infections, unintended pregnancies, and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) affecting adolescents and young people. The #USAIDTumikiaMtoto project is at the forefront of working towards an AIDS-free generation. By supporting orphans, vulnerable children, adolescent girls, and young women, the project is providing access to quality health and social services with a mission to ensure care, protection, and capacity building, empowering families to become self-reliant and break the cycle of vulnerability. World Vision Kenya AVSI Foundation USAID #PeopleForDevelopment #EndAIDS2030

Ending Gender-Based Violence Starts with Us! Gender-based violence (GBV) affects millions worldwide, leaving lasting scars on individuals, families, and communities. It’s time to speak out and take action to create a safer, more equitable world. GBV includes: 👉Physical abuse 👉Sexual harassment and violence 👉Emotional and psychological abuse 👉Economic control Every voice matters in the fight against GBV. Here’s how you can make a difference: ✅ Educate yourself and others on the signs and impact of GBV. ✅ Support survivors by listening and connecting them to resources. ✅ Challenge harmful norms that bring about violence. ✅ Speak up against abuse in your community. 💡 Together, we can break the cycle of violence and empower survivors to rebuild their lives.   AVSI Foundation   #NoExcuse #EndGBV #PeopleForDevelopment

🧡 Together, We Can End Gender-Based Violence! 🧡  This #16DaysofActivism, the #USAIDTumikiaMtoto project continues to stand strong against Gender-Based Violence by empowering communities to create a safer future for women and girls in 2024 and beyond. The actions taken include:  ✅ Raising awareness about GBV and promoting gender equality.    ✅ Training local leaders, healthcare providers, and law enforcement to support survivors with care and dignity.    ✅ Strengthening child protection systems to ensure no child faces violence.    ✅ Empowering women and girls with skills and economic opportunities to break the cycle of abuse.    ✅ Coaching young boys into men through talks and psychosocial activities.    Every action counts. Together, we can build a world where every woman and girl is safe, empowered, and valued. World Vision Kenya AVSI Foundation   #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #GenderEquality #NoExcuse