Africa- Kenya- Society and Culture- Aid and Development

26 pages found in Aid and Development:

African American-Kenyan Women’s Interconnect (AAKEWO)

Supporting cultural reconnection through joint ventures with Kenyan women. Includes projects, newsletter and how to help.
http://www.aakewo.com/

Amnesty International USA - Kenya

News, reports and success stories for the country including AI Annual Report entries for the past ten years. [English, Spanish]
http://www.amnestyusa.org/all-countries/kenya/page.do?id=1011181

The British Council Kenya

UK partnerships in areas of development, education, government, civil society, arts, libraries and information services. Contact information and programs.
http://www.britishcouncil.org/kenya/index.htm

Directory of Development Organizations - Kenya

Comprehensive directory of international organizations, governments, private sector development agencies, civil society, universities, grantmakers, banks, microfinance institutions and development consulting firms. Includes contact information. [PDF]
http://www.devdir.org/files/Kenya.PDF

Friends of Kenya

Group founded by former Peace Corps volunteers supports economic, social and educational development. Includes information on the country, community projects and how to help.
http://www.friendsofkenya.org/

Human Rights Watch - Kenya

Reports, background briefings, testimony, press releases and commentary on the human rights situation in the country.
http://hrw.org/doc/?t=africa&c=kenya

IRIN News - Kenya

News on relief, development, social, economic and political affairs, by the Integrated Regional Information Network (IRIN) of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
http://www.irinnews.org/frontpage.asp?SelectRegion=East_Africa&SelectCountry=Kenya

Kenya AIDS Intervention/Prevention Project Group (KAIPPG)

NGO helps fight the AIDS epidemic. Includes newsletters, annual reports, events, photo album and how to get involved.
http://www.kaippg.org/

Kenya Community Development Foundation

Describes funding areas and activities to build the endowment, and provides financial and program reports.
http://www.kcdfoundation.org/

Kenya Disabled Development Society

Working to empower people with disabilities. Information about the society, team and projects.
http://www.interconnection.org/kdds/

Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC)

NGO concerned with the promotion, protection, and enhancement of all internationally recognized human rights in all facets of Kenyan society.
http://www.khrc.or.ke/

Koinonia Community

Project information and news from this lay Christian organisation rehabilitating street children and running a peace centre in Nairobi.
http://www.koinoniakenya.org/

Learning and Development Kenya

A national non-governmental and non-sectarian development organization with programs aimed at improving the quality of life of those in need.
http://interconnection.org/ldk/

OneWorld - Full Coverage: Kenya

Provides news, opinion, events and campaigns on human rights and sustainable development issues.
http://www.oneworld.net/article/country/404/

Pact Kenya

Regional NGO working to improve the well-being of communities through capacity building and grant making initiatives. Includes overview, events, vacancies and contact details.
http://www.pactkenya.org/

PeaceNet Kenya

National umbrella body of NGOs, organisations and individuals supporting human rights, peace and reconciliation, justice and conflict resolution in Kenya.
http://www.peacenetkenya.org/

Samburu Aid in Africa (SAIDIA)

Community-based organisation working with the people of Samburu District in northern Kenya to provide basic curative and preventive health services and support community-led development initiatives. Includes programmes, products and how to help.
http://www.saidiakenya.org/

Shining Hope for Community

Community-based organization in Kibera. Detailing community programs for slum dwellers including empowerment for women, welfare for girls and computer literacy.
http://www.shofco.org/index.html

The Sisters of Grace and Compassion - Busia

Located in Mundika, near Busia. Works mainly with elderly people.
http://www.graceandcompassion.org/

Transparency International Kenya

non governmental organization dedicated to increasing government accountability and curbing both international and national corruption. Includes news, programs, and publications.
http://www.tikenya.org/

Ugunja Community Resource Centre

A community-based organisation in Nyanza Province, Kenya, working on issues including food security, peace and democracy, gender and development and youth empowerment.
http://www.ugunja.org/

UNDP in Kenya

Official United Nations Development Programme site for Kenya provides news, speeches, statements and publications along with information about its activities, progress, Millennium Development Goals, partnerships and staff. Focused on poverty, health, governance, environment, natural resources, and information and communications technology.
http://www.ke.undp.org/

United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat)

Promotes socially and environmentally sustainable human settlement development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all.
http://www.unchs.org

US State Department - Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Kenya

2007 report on the current status of human rights practices including human freedoms, civil liberties, political rights, international investigations, discrimination, worker rights, child labor and working conditions.
http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2007/100487.htm

USAID - Kenya

Official portal provides information about the country plus all programs, factsheets, employment and procurement opportunities, documents and partners of the US Agency for International Development.
http://www.usaid.gov/locations/sub-saharan_africa/countries/kenya/

USAID - Kenya Mission

Official local site provides information about the country plus all programs, factsheets, employment and procurement opportunities, documents and partners of the US Agency for International Development.
http://www.usaid.gov/ke