Stories From Kenya

Restoring Peace in Kenya

Watch this video to learn how CRS helped support peacebuilding activities in Kenya when violence erupted after a disputed presidential election. »»

New Chances for Life and Education Renew Hope

A Kenyan mother too sick to support her family, much less cover fees for her children's schooling, now sees her once-distant dreams coming true. »»

Drought-Stricken East Africa Fears Floods Next

Severe drought has left millions of East Africans with little or no food, but coming El Niño rains may compound the crisis with flooding. »»

Kenyans Team Up to Fend Off Drought

Kenyans suffering from years of poor rains receive food vouchers from CRS in exchange for conservation work to reduce drought impact. »»

Kenyan Herders Suffer From Drought

A CRS staff member shares how the long drought in Kenya is making it difficult for her family and other Turkana villagers to survive. »»

Kenya Drought Now Affects Almost 4 Million

With CRS support, Church partners are helping drought-affected Kenyans buy needed food and better manage water and soil resources. »»

Battling HIV to Save Orphans

A veteran HIV and AIDS expert explains the plight of orphans and families affected by AIDS. »»

Living With HIV: 'The Truth Sets Me Free'

Faced with a string of tragedies, one Kenyan woman taps her Catholic faith to live positively with HIV and encourage others to do the same. »»

Saying 'No' to 'The Cut' in Kenya

Kenyan communities find an alternative to female circumcision that upholds tradition and girls' health. »»

World Malaria Day: Help Fight a Killer

April 25 is World Malaria Day. Malaria expert Mary Hennigan discusses the impact of malaria on communities, and CRS' work to combat the disease. »»

Savings Plans the Poor Can Bank On

Community-led savings and lending groups are helping East Africans lift themselves out of poverty penny by penny. »»

Washing Away Poverty in East Africa

By integrating water projects with health, finance and other services, CRS is helping East African communities lift themselves out of poverty. »»

Fighting A Food Crisis

By educating farmers and distributing disease-resistant cassava plants, CRS is helping to prevent a food crisis in Africa's Great Lakes region. »»

Drought Brings Hunger to Kenya

Three seasons of failed rains are leaving thousands of Kenyans wondering where they will find their next meal. »»

Protecting Food During a Global Crisis

Kenyans safely store precious grains in simple metal silos, allowing them to increase the amount of food they have to eat and sell. »»

Kenyans Rebuild Lives After Election Violence

Community forums and innovative vouchers are helping Kenyans to rebuild social ties and peacefully return to farming. »»

Erick's Story

Meet Erick Omondi Okoth, from Kenya, orphaned as a teenager and as the eldest, left to care for seven siblings as well as eight cousins. »»

Children Orphaned By AIDS Hail Programs That Work

AIDS breaks up families and leaves children with no support. A closer look at three lives changed by CRS and local partners. »»

Hope for Children Affected By HIV

Watch this video to learn how CRS is helping orphans in western Kenya who have lost parents to AIDS to be kids again. »»

Poor Farm Families to the Rescue

Poor farm families can become part of the solution to the global crisis of rising food prices, increasing supply while increasing their own incomes. »»

A Helping Hand, A New Life

Through the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), miracles happen for hundreds of thousands people affected by HIV. »»

Emergency Aid Continues As Kenya Calms

Working with church partners and other agencies, CRS is assisting thousands displaced by Kenya's post-election crisis. »»

Photo Tour: Seeking Safety in Kenya

Thousands of families displaced by the post-election violence in Kenya are receiving assistance from CRS and other agencies. »»

Finding Refuge and Hope in Kenya

CRS brings relief to thousands of Kenyans displaced by violence resulting from a disputed presidential election. »»

Aid Continues in Kenya

Post-election violence forced hundreds of thousands of Kenyans from their homes. CRS and Caritas continue to distribute supplies to thousands in need. »»

Preventing A Great Lakes Food Crisis

The Crop Crisis Control project is helping African farmers fill their bellies and wallets by protecting banana and cassava fields from disease. »»

Community Care in Kenya

Join a community nurse, counselor and volunteer on visits to the homes of clients living with HIV in Kenya »»

Bringing HIV Help Into Homes

Community nurses, volunteers and counselors are bringing care and support right into the homes of people in need living with HIV. »»

Kenyan Mothers Promote Breastfeeding

Innovative support groups encourage mothers to exclusively breastfeed their infants, dramatically improving child health in Kenya. »»

Easing A Child's Heavy Burden

With help from a special CRS project in Kenya, 14-year-old Brenda can be a child — and care for her family. »»

Kenya Opens Eyes and Hearts of U.S. Students

Students gain new perspectives on peace and justice through a visit to Kenya and CRS projects. »»

Lessons From Kenya

While in Kenya, John Taylor learned a valuable lesson about dealing with a lack of water. Back in Chicago, he has been able to apply what he learned. »»