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Community Development
Emergency Relief
When support is lacking and all development solutions have failed emergency relief is the last hope.
Our emergency response is based on the needs of the affected population and our capacity to respond.
The Centre for International Voluntary Service (CIVS) approaches its emergency response programming through a framework of activities to save lives and support livelihoods, knowing that these measures are only the first step followed by many others to sustainably support a community to stand on its own feet and build resilience against the cause of the intervention.
Feeding Program
HIV/AIDS related deaths continue to rise and the impact on Kenyan communities is becoming increasingly severe. The problem is especially acute among the young. In Nyanza region alone it is estimated that there are more than 650,000 orphans and vulnerable children, the largest of number of any region of Kenya.
Water and Sanitation
Water is life. But a reliable, clean source of water is still a far fetched dream for many Kenyans. Nearly half of the Kenyan population lacks access to a source of safe water and nearly 2/3 cannot access adequate sanitation facilities as the country still faces huge challenges in water provision for domestic and agricultural use with erratic weather patterns causing droughts and water shortages. Kenya also has a limited renewable water supply and is classified as a water scarce country.
Food Security
Agriculture is the backbone of Kenya’s economy and central to the Government of Kenya’s development strategy. Kenya’s agriculture sector employs more than 75% of the countries workforce and accounts both directly and indirectly for approximately 51% of Kenya’s gross domestic product.
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What Volunteers Say
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Both volunteering and exploring Kenya has been an amazing experience, even more so with the CIVS. Asante!!!
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I had so many good moments in Kenya and learned a lot about life and cultures. Thank you and see you soon!
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The Community Development Project of CIVS is great. I learned so many things and could actually contribute with my skills knowledge to the project.
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Volunteering with CIVS has been a fantastic experience. I've developed new skills, made some great contacts and been able to support a great charity that is supporting local children.
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Everything was great..It s an unforgettable experience..I really enjoy a lot and created some very strong link. I will come back it for sure..Kenya is in my heart
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Wonderful voluntary project, wonderful safari, wonderful country!
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A great experience thanks to a combination of both challenges and very rewarding experiences. Thank you very much!
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Very welcoming host family, interesting project, all in all unforgettable experience! Asante sana!"
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I'm glad that I had that special&wonderful experience to know the Kenyan lifestyle, I had a really good time here. Thanks for everything!
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Very good experience, I loved children in the orphanage, I learned many new things and I'm happy to have share my time with those people!
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It was a really great time and I wish I could have spent more time in Kenya and with the children in mz prject. I hope I can come back soon! Thanks for everything"
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I have absolutely loved volunteering for CIVS – I have met some incredible people, and felt part of a really supportive and lovely community. I am sad to be leaving at the end of this year!
