International Assistance in Kenya

Why we are on site

Kenya is repeatedly affected by disasters such as droughts, swarms of locusts and recurring floods. Especially the rural population and the nomads suffer from the consequences of these natural disasters. Food scarcity is only one of the many problems the population has to deal with. The availability of drinking water and sanitary facilities is often insufficient and many people have no access to basic health care. In addition to climatic extremes, the country faces a high number of refugees from South Sudan, Somalia and other African countries. Most of these people live in refugee camps, often under precarious conditions.

What we achieve together with our partner organisations

Johanniter International Assistance in Kenya began its work during the drought catastrophe of 2011. In the Turkana region in the northwest of the country, we initially supported nomadic communities by providing immediate humanitarian aid. Since then, we have expanded our aid together with partner organisations and support affected communities in developing sustainable and climate-adapted agriculture, diversified income opportunities, and securing water supplies. 

In the arid north of Kenya, which is characterized by livestock farming, Johanniter and its local partner Mid-P have created and expanded school gardens in seven schools. The pupils are learning about farming and growing vegetables and are able to pass on their knowledge to their families. In this way, the knowledge and skills spread throughout the region and enable families to secure a healthy diet.