Kenya is the economic, transport and communication hub of East Africa. Yet in recent years Kenya has experienced its worst drought in decades caused by several seasons of failed rains. People with disabilities have been among those hardest hit.
Working with local partners
We have been working with local partners and communities in Kenya since the early 1970s. Our work continues today providing inclusive humanitarian assistance and supporting community mental health work.
4.2m
More than 4.2 million people are facing acute malnutrition
Ensuring an inclusive humanitarian response
As climate change increases the risk of humanitarian crises, we stay committed to ensuring that people with disabilities are included in any emergency response.
“I am grateful to CBM because if not for you, we would be in a very bad place. These baskets are what we have and many times she doesn’t sell anything. Those are the nights the hearth in our kitchen will not light up.”
Joyce, Kenya
Our work in this region
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Madagascar
Madagascar is experiencing its worst drought in four decades. We work with local partners to provide disability inclusive emergency aid, education for children with disabilities and eyecare.
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Nigeria
Economic inequality in Nigeria has reached extreme levels, despite being the largest economy in Africa. We work with local partners to prevent blindness, support disability inclusion and improve health care.
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Zimbabwe
Two million people in Zimbabwe live with vision loss. We work with local partners to prevent blindness, improve health, and help children with disabilities to go to school.