resilience /rɪˈzɪlɪəns/ the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape. ———————————————————————————– Ada Atieno Ochieng is the real definition of resilience. In spite of having lived a very difficult life, she still has a smile on her face and a hunger to live that is unmatched. At 28 years old, Ada is an orphan and a widow with 5 children to fend. Ada’s parents […]
Over the years, Habitat for Humanity Kenya has been a faithful partner and host of the Global Village (GV) program. Through a successful and meaningful trip experience, many Global Village participants have established lasting relationships with families, communities and the Kenya volunteer program, which has led to a greater desire for return trips, referrals and supporting our programs far beyond the GV build experience. In February 2019, Habitat Kenya hosted the Thrivent team from USA
Habitat for Humanity Kenya works to end homelessness, driving forward the vision of creating a world where everyone has a decent place to live in. Through our Vulnerable Group Housing Program, we have constructed new homes and addressed water, sanitation and hygiene challenges for the elderly, vulnerable children, persons with disabilities and widows; and also offered training to community groups. Habitat Kenya’s interventions are located in Homabay and Laikipia Counties of Kenya where we have
The Mt. Elgon Housing project was a partnership between HFH Kenya and Mt. Elgon Trust, a charitable arm of Mt. Elgon Orchards. The aim of the project was to provide 120 decent and affordable housing units and develop a resident association for the farm workers. With funding from Germany DEB Bank and with land in Chepchoina village, the project has so far constructed 94 houses. Each house is 2-3 bedrooms and the target families have
In 2013, a mapping exercise by Habitat for Humanity Kenya in Laikipia County, identified Mukima village as one of the areas of possible collaboration. Mukima village has a population of about 3,000 people of which 11-12% of them are youth aged between 15-20 years old. The community lacked secondary schools with the nearest Secondary school being more than 15kms away. Students from the area were then forced to attend schools in adjacent districts. To address
Building strength, stability and self reliance through shelter
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