Kenya

As climate impacts worsen, Kenya faces both longer droughts and heavier floods that overwhelm rural communities. MCC helps farmers improve their food security through conservation agriculture and good agricultural practices.

MCC brings women together in groups to help them and their children stay healthy, supports schools in underserved areas and invests in the skills of project participants to build peace in their communities.

Salome Ndinda King'oo, 54, a member of a group that set up Matikoni Tree Nursery in Makueni County

A woman stands in a grassy field, arms outstretched, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

Our work in Kenya

Since the 1970s, MCC has helped Kenyans grow sustainable and secure food practices. We continue this work today.

MCC also works to distribute food and hygiene supplies, support maternal health, promote education and peacebuilding efforts across the country.

64

Years in country

11

MCC projects

10

Partners

A mother helps her daughter wash her hands in a green bucket sitting outside their home

Healthy mothers and children

We support local organizations bringing women together in care groups to learn about good maternal and child health, and to effectively access healthcare close to where they live.

A man stands under a mango tree, smiling and holding branches laden with fruit. He wears a cap and a blue shirt.

Climate change adaptation

More frequent droughts have made millions of Kenyans vulnerable and lacking the food they need. In Kenya, we have several large projects helping farmers learn conservation agriculture techniques and other good agricultural practices. We work closely with local partner organizations to help communities in semi-arid regions become more resilient while facing challenging climate conditions.

A group of Kenyan school children in uniforms stand in the doorway of their school

Supporting education

Our work in Kenya began in 1962 with the Teachers Abroad Program. Since then, we’ve continued to invest in education by providing school supplies, equipping teachers, sponsoring schools and developing future leaders.