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News, reflections and impact stories from our resource centers and the communities we serve.

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Sep 12, 2025 Otieno Project

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Volunteering in Kenya: A Whirlwind of Medicine, Adventure, and Memories

CIVS volunteer Eady on blending hospital life, wildlife encounters and culture into one unforgettable Kenyan adventure.

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Nov 15, 2024 Otieno Project

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CIVS Kenya Welcomes Red Cross Germany: A Transformative Partnership

We hosted representatives from the German Red Cross, Social Volunteering Services, across several of our volunteer-driven projects...

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Oct 15, 2024 Otieno Project

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Celebrating Global Handwashing Day: CIVS Kenya's Impact on Water and Sanitation

Hand hygiene is one of the most effective, affordable ways to prevent disease — and it is central to our WASH work.

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Aug 27, 2024 Otieno Project

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Developing the Digital Skills of Public-School Educators in Kenya

With ESTDEV and Mondo, we launched a Digital Skills for Educators project to equip western-Kenya teachers for the competency-based...

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Jun 1, 2024 Otieno Project

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Why community-led development works

Lasting change starts with the people who live it. Here is how CIVS keeps communities in the lead.

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