Nilinde OVC Project

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Economic EmpowermentCompleted
2014 - 2022Nairobi County — Mukuru and Korogocho624+ OVC households

The overall objective of this project is to increase diversification of vulnerable households' income sources through apprenticeship and business establishments/strengthening. The project supported community health workers in diversifying income, rehabilitated water systems in schools, and reached youth with health choices training.

Key Activities

  • Apprenticeship and business support
  • Revolving fund management
  • Water systems rehabilitation
  • Health choices training for youth

Impact

Over 40 CHWs supported. Over 3,600 youth reached through health choices trainings. 624 OVC households reached with economic strengthening packages.

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