AVSI Kenya

AVSI Kenya AVSI, a non-profit organization carrying out development cooperation and humanitarian aid projects in Kenya since 1986.

Climate action is most effective when communities are at the centre of the solution. Through the Waste Wise Nairobi – Ko...
05/06/2026

Climate action is most effective when communities are at the centre of the solution.

Through the Waste Wise Nairobi – Korogocho Chapter Project, 29 waste-picker community-based organizations have strengthened their capacity through training in governance, financial management, and waste segregation.

The project has also supported the construction of Korogocho Mrf Cbo Material Recovery Facility for recyclable waste and piloting Black Soldier Fly technology to improve organic waste management.

For Geoffrey, a waste picker and the chairman of the umbrella association managing Korogocho Mrf Cbo facility, the impacts of climate change are already evident through unpredictable rainfall patterns and recurrent flooding. He sees sustainable waste management as a practical response that benefits both the environment and public health.

By investing in circular economy solutions and community leadership, we can create cleaner neighbourhoods, improve livelihoods, and strengthen climate resilience.

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio di Nairobi
AVSI
UN-HABITAT
Kenya Permanent Mission to UN-Habitat
Miss Koch Kenya

Last month, under the Strengthening the Resilience of Vulnerable Families in Nairobi & Kiambu project funded by Fondazio...
03/06/2026

Last month, under the Strengthening the Resilience of Vulnerable Families in Nairobi & Kiambu project funded by Fondazione Cariplo, community members came together for psychosocial support sessions focused on emotional wellbeing, healthy living, resilience, and practical life skills.

The sessions, carried out by AVSI, created a safe space for sharing experiences, encouraging positive living, strengthening relationships, and promoting hope within the community.

🥛 Kenya’s dairy industry supports over 1.8 million jobs and contributes greatly to food security and the economy. This ...
01/06/2026

🥛 Kenya’s dairy industry supports over 1.8 million jobs and contributes greatly to food security and the economy.

This , AVSI celebrates farmers like Doris Makena from Tharaka Nithi whose resilience continues to strengthen Kenya’s dairy sector. Through the Economic Recovery to the Impact of Covid-19 on Agri-Food Value Chain in Kenya project, funded by Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio di Nairobi, Doris received training, seeds and silage packaging materials that helped double her milk production from 10 to 20 litres per day. She also learnt improved ways of handling and caring for cows compared to how she used to before.

Today, dairy farming helps her provide for her family and inspires her daughter to dream of becoming a dairy farmer too.

Together for a Today, AVSI handed 200 sanitary towel packages to Kenyatta National Hospital and held an interactive en...
28/05/2026

Together for a

Today, AVSI handed 200 sanitary towel packages to Kenyatta National Hospital and held an interactive engagement session with the facility. The support aims to reach patients who face challenges accessing menstrual hygiene products.

Through such initiatives, continues to promote hygiene, dignity, and confidence among girls and young women by creating safe spaces where they can interact, learn, and grow freely. Supporting menstrual health also contributes to better education outcomes and improved livelihoods.

Menstruation-related challenges cannot be solved by one organization alone, but together, we can make a difference.

Fondazione Cariplo

Building resilience starts with listening to communities. Over the past weeks, AVSI teams engaged local leaders, communi...
25/05/2026

Building resilience starts with listening to communities.

Over the past weeks, AVSI teams engaged local leaders, community representatives, women leaders, camp officials and authorities across Dadaab and FaFi sub-counties in Garissa County to introduce the new Multisectoral Strategic Action on Food Security and Protection for Strengthening Resilience project funded by Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio di Nairobi and implemented in partnership with Somali Lifeline Organization- SOLO.

The 18-month initiative aims to improve the living conditions and resilience of vulnerable refugee and host communities affected by climate shocks through:

🤝 Climate-resilient agriculture and livestock support
🤝 Training of Community Animal Health Workers
🤝 Strengthening producer groups and livelihoods
🤝 Protection, child protection and gender rights awareness
🤝 Community engagement and referral systems for vulnerable cases

The stakeholder meetings focused on building trust, strengthening collaboration, and ensuring communities are involved from the beginning of the project.

Building meaningful connections and creating opportunities for young people continues to be at the heart of AVSI’s partn...
22/05/2026

Building meaningful connections and creating opportunities for young people continues to be at the heart of AVSI’s partnership with Sacchi Elettroforniture.

This week, is hosting a team of 10 representatives from for a learning and exchange visit aimed at deepening their understanding of activities and strengthening direct connections with institutions such as St. Kizito V.T.I, Urafiki Carovana School, Ushirika Children Centre and LittlePrince Schools.

For years, Sacchi has been an important partner, supporting around 300 children through and contributing to education, training, and the growth of young people and communities. During the visit, the team is engaging with students, teachers, and local communities, gaining a closer and more personal perspective on the impact created together.

Partnerships built on shared values, listening, and a common commitment create real opportunities for the next generation.

22/05/2026

🌍 𝗜𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗹 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗩𝗦𝗜 ✈️

Oggi 10 persone di Sacchi hanno iniziato un nuovo viaggio insieme ad AVSI, con destinazione Kenya.

Un’esperienza che nasce dal desiderio di incontrare da vicino le realtà che sosteniamo da anni attraverso progetti dedicati all’educazione, alla formazione e al supporto dei più giovani.

Anche quest’anno, il viaggio permetterà al nostro team di visitare l’Istituto Tecnico St. Kizito e conoscere studenti, insegnanti e comunità locali, dando un volto concreto a un impegno che, come azienda, portiamo avanti con continuità e convinzione.

Perché crediamo che la crescita passi anche dalla condivisione, dall’ascolto e dalla possibilità di creare opportunità reali.

Buon viaggio ai nostri colleghi e colleghe 💙

Through the Youth Innovation for Economic Livelihood and Development initiative, young women in Nairobi are turning shar...
21/05/2026

Through the Youth Innovation for Economic Livelihood and Development initiative, young women in Nairobi are turning shared challenges into opportunities for growth and resilience.

In , a group of 14 young women came together after financial literacy and business skills training to form a savings group aimed at improving their economic stability. Many were previously unemployed, but through training sessions supported by AVSI and AVAID, they are now learning how to manage money, understand savings, and explore microenterprise opportunities.
The group is already saving weekly and planning small businesses in cosmetics, fashion, food, and fruit vending, small but powerful steps toward financial independence.

The initiative, funded through FOSIT calls by the Federal Funds of the Swiss Development Cooperation, aims to reach 260 teenagers, girls, and young women across the Nairobi metropolis, supporting them to build skills, confidence, and sustainable livelihoods.

21/05/2026

A Quito AVSI ha presentato il Laboratorio Verde, uno spazio comunitario dedicato alla sostenibilità ambientale e alla coesione sociale, nell’ambito della Kumbre de Sostenibilidad.

Real change begins with encounter, listening and shared responsibility.This month, AVSI's Antonino Masuri, on a 2-week f...
19/05/2026

Real change begins with encounter, listening and shared responsibility.

This month, AVSI's Antonino Masuri, on a 2-week fundraising mission in , brought together friends and supporters of the for a meaningful learning and sharing sessions focused on solidarity with vulnerable families in Kenya.

The encounter highlighted how supporting a child’s education creates a wider transformation on entire households, enabling parents and caregivers to access skills development and income-generating opportunities that strengthen livelihoods and restore dignity.

Through moments of dialogue, testimonies and shared experiences, participants reflected on the power of accompaniment and community in building hope for children and families across .

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