Soin Area Program

Program Type

Community Development

Planned Life Cycle

2007 - 2022

Location

Kenya

Areas of Focus

Health | Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

Program Timeline

Status: Closed

Progress

3773children took part in child protection activities through our COVID-19 response

Progress

3773young people were equipped to help with child monitoring

Progress

20100people were reached with radio and television messages about COVID-19

The community of Soin has graduated

In 2022, the community transitioned from sponsorship to self-sufficiency and World Vision is no longer on site. Because of the dedication and partnership of sponsors like you, local people and organizations have been equipped to continue leading the community’s development – and that is something to celebrate!

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Program Details

With the help of your generous and loving support, life in Soin has transformed. Children and families are much stronger now. The community has met its goals, they have graduated to self-sufficiency and World Vision has left the community to help another one. Your support will have a lasting impact for years to come.

Context
The Soin community is comprised of valley lowlands and highland escarpments. It is located in the remote heartland of the Great Rift Valley in Kenya. The area is 405 km northwest of Nairobi, the nation's capital. More than half of the people living in Soin are farmers, and many raise cattle and goats. However, they struggle to make an adequate living due to the rough terrain, high temperatures, frequent droughts, and cattle theft, referred to as rustling....
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Results

Unless otherwise stated, data presented on this page reflects results of World Vision Canada programs reported between October 2020 and September 2021.