World Vision Kenya (WVK) marks 50 years of transforming lives of children, families and Kenyan communities

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PHOTO: During the World Vision Kenya (WVK) 50th Anniversary celebration at their offices in Karen, Nairobi.  

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30...The celebration marked 5 decades of transforming lives of children, families and communities of Kenya, World Vision began its operation in the country in 1974 evolving from a small relief operation to one of the largest child-focused humaniterian organizations in Kenya.

Since its inception 10,000 people have benefited from food distribution, water provision and basic healthcare expanding its operations to drought affected areas Turkana and Baringo launching a child spornsorship program that supported over 5,000 children by 1975.

The 50th Anniversary brought together various prominent figures including Cabinet Secretary Labor and Social protection Dr. Alfred Mutua, Head of the Anglican Church of Kenya, Reverend Dr. Jackson Ole Sapit, Lilian Dodzo, World Vision East Africa Regional Leader, David Githanga, Chair of World Vision Kenya’s Board, Suba North MP Karoli Omondi and World Vision Kenya’s National Director, Gilbert Kamanga.

"The story of our growth is not just expanding numbers but depening impact and evolving wisdom, our first water projects brought hope on parched land with 50 strategic boreholes becoming lifeliness to the community", said Dr. David Githanga, Board Chair World Vision Kenya.

World Vision programs such as Kenya big dream have reached over 1.4 million people achieving 50 percent of FGM cases and 30 percent increase in school retention rates for girls while operating in 37 out of 47 counties serving 2 million direct beneficiaries annually.

Furthermore, Children supported through education and child protection programs has resulted to 40 percent improvement in learning outcomes and a 50 percent reduction in school dropout rates.

The sustainable livelihoods initiatives have benefited over 500,000 smallholder farmers contributing to a 40 percent increase in crop yields and 25 percent rise in household incomes.

"Our current strategy for 2021-2025 reflects this confidence, we are not responding to immediate needs but building systems that will serve communities for generations", stated Dr. Githanga, World Vision Kenya Board Chair.

"As we celebrate this significant milestone we are committed to expanding through focus areas which include livelihoods, resilience, health and nutrition, education, Child protection, participation, faith and development".







 

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