Geography and people
A land of varied landscapes and wildlife, Kenya lies along the equator in eastern Africa. Coconut, mangrove, and palm trees line over 300 miles of coastline along the Indian Ocean. The interior features low plains, highlands and Africa’s second highest peak, Mount Kenya.
Kenya’s game parks have lions, giraffes, buffalos, elephants, zebras and other wildlife, making it a major tourist destination. Natural resources include limestone, salt, gemstones, zinc and hydropower.
English and Swahili are the official languages, but dozens of indigenous languages are also spoken throughout the country. More than 70 ethnic groups populate Kenya.
Population
Life expectancy
Literacy rate
Access to safe water
Average annual income
Our Achievements in Kenya
World Vision’s early support to Kenya started in 1965 and a National Office opened in 1974 in response to severe drought and famine. Since then, some of World Vision’s major accomplishments have included:
Education
Improving education, literacy and vocational training and healthcare and water systems during the 1980s.
Health
Assisting flood-affected communities by providing medicine, food, seeds, livestock, and shelter during the 1990s.
Protection
Building classrooms for children in refugee camps and providing shelter, medical supplies, blankets, food and other necessities to people affected by floods since 2000.
Water
Improving access to water by constucting boreholes and deep wells, and training community members in their upkeep and maintenance since the turn of the century.
Livelihoods
Helping communities form savings groups and launch microbusinesses since the 2010s, so that they can better feed their children and pay schoolfees.
