About Company
IsraAID, an Israel-based international humanitarian organization, has been actively engaged in Kenya since 2013, focusing on both refugee and host communities, particularly in Turkana West County. Their multifaceted programs address critical needs in health, water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), mental health, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, and youth empowerment.
Key Initiatives in Kenya
1. NuWASH Program (Nutrition and WASH)
Completed in mid-2024, the NuWASH program significantly improved access to safe water and nutrition services for over 15,000 individuals in the Kakuma refugee camp and surrounding host communities. In collaboration with UNHCR, the Ministry of Health Turkana County, and the International Rescue Committee (IRC), IsraAID:
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Rehabilitated 10 tap stands and installed eight ventilated improved pit latrines.
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Established gender-sensitive bathroom units and handwashing stations at health facilities.
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Conducted over 2,400 home visits to identify early cases of malnutrition.
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Created breastfeeding corners in five health facilities to support new mothers.
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Formed Mother-to-Mother support groups to disseminate nutrition information.
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Implemented malaria control measures, including internal residual spraying in reception centers.
2. Emergency Response to Inter-Community Violence
Following tribal clashes in June 2024 that displaced over 10,000 refugees, IsraAID swiftly responded by:
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Providing psychological first aid and training frontline workers.
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Distributing educational materials, hygiene items, and menstrual supplies.
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Constructing 66 temporary communal latrines to prevent disease outbreaks.
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Training 30 community leaders in conflict mediation and disaster management.
3. Water Infrastructure Development
Addressing the severe drought conditions, IsraAID:
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Drilled three new boreholes and rehabilitated 14 existing ones, restoring access to safe water for over 64,000 people.
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Installed defluoridation systems to improve water quality.
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Constructed four water kiosks to reduce the distance and time required to access water.
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Trained 68 local water management committee members to ensure sustainability.
4. Adolescent-Friendly Spaces
In 2024, IsraAID established its first adolescent-friendly space in Kakuma, offering:
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Life skills sessions for teenage mothers, including weaving and beading.
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Discussions on positive parenting and GBV prevention.
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Mentorship and support through community outreach workers.
Organizational Approach and Impact
IsraAID’s mission is to support people affected by humanitarian crises by partnering with local communities to provide urgent aid, assist in recovery, and reduce the risk of future disasters. Their approach emphasizes community ownership, sustainability, and resilience-building. In Kenya, their programs have reached tens of thousands, focusing on both immediate relief and long-term development.
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