Community development

Clean the Country

Have you seen it yourself? On our travels in Kenya, we have witnessed the overwhelming amount of plastic pollution that threatens nature. This is a problem we cannot ignore.

We have already proven that it works!
We carried out a highly successful pilot project in cooperation with the Norwegian Retailers’ Environment Fund. This gave us valuable experience and confirmed that our method works!

What are we doing now?

The project “Together We Clean the Country” is about scaling up this success and taking action:
We aim to make a real difference for the environment by cleaning Kenya of plastic waste.

Collaboration

We work closely with local authorities and recognized partners such as the recycling companies Safisha Nchi Ltd. and TAKA TAKA Solutions Ltd. to ensure an effective and sustainable effort.

Awareness

We organize Awareness Campaigns to educate local communities about the importance of recycling and environmental protection.

Job creation

This project is more than just environmental work! It is also a powerful tool against unemployment. Through our efforts, thousands of people will gain meaningful jobs and a better future.

Join us and help create a cleaner Kenya and increased employment!

Protein production with BSF

Vårt mål er klart: I utviklingsprosjektet vårt i Kavunzoni handler det om å gi lokalsamfunnet verktøyene de trenger for å bygge en selvstendig og velstående fremtid – både med tanke på matsikkerhet og økonomi.
Vi støtter utviklingen av langsiktige, lønnsomme programmer som sikrer at lokalsamfunnet blir selvhjulpne.

Nøkkelen er sirkulær økonomi!

Våre initiativer er designet med et sterkt fokus på sirkulær økonomi – hvor avfall blir en ressurs, og alt henger sammen:

Proteinproduksjon med BSF: Vi produserer Black Soldier Flies (BSF) (Svarte Soldatfluer). Disse insektene omdanner organisk avfall og er en fantastisk, bærekraftig kilde til protein.
Lønnsom oppdrett: Dette proteinet brukes direkte som høykvalitetsfôr i våre oppdrettsprogrammer:
Fiskeoppdrett: Sikrer tilgang på fersk fisk.
Kyllingproduksjon: Gir egg og kjøtt.

Fra produksjon til marked

For å maksimere inntektene, legger vi også til rette for at lokalsamfunnet kan organisere seg i kooperative samarbeid (samvirker).

Dette gjør at de i fellesskap kan:

Selge råvarene (fisk, kylling, egg) mer effektivt på markedet.
Oppnå bedre priser og forhandlingsmakt.
Sikre stabil økonomisk vekst og eierskap til verdikjeden.

Resultatet: Et lukket kretsløp som minimaliserer avfall, maksimerer ressurser, og skaper varig mat- og økonomisk trygghet i Kavunzoni gjennom selvstendig markedsadgang.

EWIRA

EWIRA stands for Empowering Women in Rural Areas. This is not just an acronym—it is our commitment to creating economic independence and empowerment for women in rural communities.
We know that when women succeed, entire communities succeed.

What do we do?

We lay the foundation for a new career by training women to become skilled seamstresses. They gain the skills they need to start their own income-generating businesses.

Our Products – Double Purpose

Health Initiative:
Production of reusable sanitary pads that ensure dignity and school attendance for girls.

Education & Sales:
Sewing school uniforms for the schools we already support, as well as producing high-demand items such as bags and clothing for the market.

The success story is well underway!

The project has taken off! In an exciting collaboration with a well-known Polish influencer, EWIRA is now in full operation. We are proud to have a group of 30 dedicated women who are currently undergoing intensive textile training.

These 30 women are now tailoring their own future!

Water

Since 1978, we have witnessed how water can transform lives. Everything begins with WATER – without it, no life can grow, no family can flourish, no hope can rise. Jesus says that He gives the water of life, a water that quenches all thirst and gives eternal life. In the same way, we want to give people access to the life-giving water they need here and now.

Through our community development project in Kavunzoni, and in close cooperation with Kitanda – a Belgian organization – local authorities, and several partners, we have built two large dams holding a total of 110 million liters of water. This water reaches three villages through underground pipes and brings life to agriculture, fish farming – and most importantly, clean drinking water for the residents. Together, we are seeing hope, health, and a brighter future bloom as the water flows.

Now we are taking the next step in Homa Bay, where, together with the Water Supply Directorate, we are planning to drill a new borehole. The goal is to provide thousands of people with fresh, life-giving water – water that quenches thirst, strengthens the body, and reminds us of Jesus’ promise of the water of life, which never runs dry.

Together, we can bring life and hope to even more people.

Agriculture

We believe in sustainability and self-reliance. Through support for various agricultural projects, with a focus on training farmers in effective and responsible farming practices, we are helping to shape a better future.

Our vision is to create projects that lift people out of poverty, enabling them—through their own efforts—to secure both food and income for a dignified life.

Deaf Aid

In Homa Bay, we are running an exciting and forward-looking project aimed at helping deaf individuals become active and integrated members of the local community. We own a property of approximately 6 acres, where we are planning a range of activities that support the goals of the project.

Our goal is to establish an innovation center that offers self-help solutions, microfinancing, and small-scale income-generating projects, including honey and flower production. Deaf Aid Homa Bay aims to be an answer to prayers for the local community, giving people the opportunity to create valuable sources of income, build confidence, and experience meaningful fellowship.