Many of our members do not have alternative sources of income and rely solely on tourism Ocean tours raise awareness about marine conservation among tourists and provide an alternative source of income to fishing for coastal communities. Diani Turtle Conservation Group in Kwale County is running a promising eco-tourism business, thanks to a grant from …
Swabrina Self-Help Group has seen significant growth in its fishing operations since extending to deeper waters. The group is harvesting more fish of a wider variety than before. Members who are fish traders have a steady supply for their businesses. The Swabrina Self-Help Group, which was founded in 2020, has gone quite well. It was …
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A KEMFSED-supported mangrove conservation initiative by a women’s group in Kwale County is yielding benefits for members and the community. The women are not only reafforesting degraded areas but have improved their houses and built a social hall, an important asset for the community. When her daughter started building a family house, Siddhani Athman was …
Women’s group transforming community, one house at a time Read More »
Zahra Ahmed, a Form 2 student at Matuga Girls Secondary School, in Magarini sub-county Kilifi, has a burning ambition to create a better future for herself and her community. Growing up in a single-parent household, Zahra has witnessed her mother’s struggles to provide for their family, especially their education. The girl could often miss classes …
Scholarship ignites Zahra’s passion for pursuing a career in law Read More »
Amos, the youngest of three siblings, was born into a family in Kilifi that knew the harsh realities of financial struggle all too well. He recalls many times when his parents, who rely on seasonal casual work on farms, could not afford regular meals. Despite adversity, Amos’ resolve to succeed in school never wavered. He …
Aspiring civil engineer’s triumph over adversity Read More »
Following the award of grants to community common interest groups for various sub-projects, KEMFSED is training local committees to strengthen the project’s Grievance redress mechanism (GRM). The training equips the committees with knowledge and skills to address issues raised by communities and stakeholders regarding the implementation of the sub-projects that include productive livelihood, social welfare, …
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My name is Jane Kadzo Sulubu. I am a student at the Equip Africa Institute pursuing a certificate course in social work and community development. I am the firstborn in a family of six. Two sisters are in high school, one is not learning, and the other two are in primary school. My life before …
Joseph Yaa Kahindi is the firstborn in a family of five. He is the son of a widower, a fisherman in Mtwapa, Kilifi County. Joseph says his father is hardworking, but he can no longer make enough money from fishing to provide for the family. He struggles to keep the children in school and meet …
Scholarship will help me achieve my dreams, says a trainee mechanic Read More »
