Stories From Kenya

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. »»