Awasi Water Project Pipeline
Borehole drilling & community water points
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What we do
Community Development
Five pillars that strengthen livelihoods and build resilient, self-reliant communities.
Pillar 1
Food Security
We promote agro-economic development — improved farming methods, seed and input access, and value-chain support — so families can grow enough to eat and earn. Resilient livelihoods start with reliable food.
Current challenges
- Erratic rainfall and recurring drought reduce harvests.
- Limited access to quality seed, inputs and credit.
- Post-harvest losses and weak market linkages.
Our solutions
- Climate-smart and drought-tolerant farming training.
- Group seed banks and bulk input access.
- Value-chain support and market linkages for surplus produce.
Pillar 2
Water & Sanitation
Clean water and improved hygiene transform health outcomes. We support boreholes, water points, latrines and community-led sanitation that reduce disease and free up time for school and work.
Current challenges
- Long distances to unsafe water sources.
- High burden of water-borne disease.
- Few household and school latrines.
Our solutions
- Boreholes and protected community water points.
- Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) campaigns.
- Hygiene promotion and latrine construction support.
Pillar 3
Orphans & Vulnerable Children
Through education support, school meals and psychosocial care, we help orphans and vulnerable children stay in school and grow up safe, healthy and hopeful.
Current challenges
- Children dropping out due to school fees and hunger.
- Limited psychosocial and protection support.
- Stigma and lack of stable caregiving.
Our solutions
- Education support, scholarships and school meals.
- Counseling and child-protection case management.
- Caregiver support and community mentorship.
Pillar 4
Youth Development
We equip young people with ICT skills, vocational training and job-market readiness — opening pathways to employment, enterprise and leadership in their communities.
Current challenges
- High youth unemployment and underemployment.
- Skills gaps and limited digital access.
- Few pathways into enterprise or formal work.
Our solutions
- Digital-competency and ICT training (with Mondo).
- Vocational skills and entrepreneurship support.
- Mentorship, internships and job-market readiness.
Pillar 5
Emergency Relief
When disaster or crisis strikes, we respond rapidly with relief and recovery support — helping affected families meet immediate needs and rebuild their lives.
Current challenges
- Seasonal flooding displaces families.
- Sudden shocks disrupt food and water access.
- Slow recovery without coordinated support.
Our solutions
- Rapid distribution of food, water and essentials.
- Temporary shelter and recovery support.
- Coordination with local authorities and partners.
In progress right now
Live program trackers
Real-time progress on the initiatives your support powers. Funding and completion update as projects advance.
Ahero Food Security Program
Climate-smart farming & seed banks
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Youth ICT Skills Cohort
Digital-competency training at Awasi
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OVC Education Fund
Scholarships & school meals
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Flood Relief Response
Emergency food, water & shelter kits
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Awach Sanitation Drive
CLTS campaign & latrine construction
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Voices
Voices from the field
What volunteers and community members say about working with CIVS Kenya.
“Combining hospital life, wildlife and culture, my time with CIVS was unforgettable.”
Eady
Medical volunteer · United Kingdom
“The exchange program gave me a year of real purpose and lifelong friendships.”
Lukas
Exchange (weltwärts) · Germany
“The in-country team made me feel safe and supported from day one.”
Sofia
Teaching volunteer · Netherlands
“CIVS helped me build skills while serving my own community.”
Grace
Local volunteer · Kenya
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