Promoting Livelihoods Initiatives for Women and Young People
At Amref Health Africa, we strengthen communities by promoting livelihood initiatives that improve health outcomes and reduce income inequalities, especially for women and youth. Our strategy links livelihoods with health, focusing on creating sustainable, healthier lives through access to essential resources and fostering a healthy living environment. An example is the WaterStarters project, which addresses unsafe drinking water in Kenya by aspiring to serve 1.5 million people by 2030.
This project goes beyond just providing water. It also promotes irrigation farming near boreholes to boost water sales and educates communities on smart farming techniques. This social enterprise collaborates with national and county governments, communities, and local entrepreneurs to provide safe drinking water and promote irrigation farming, engaging youth and women for economic empowerment. The integration of livelihoods with health helps improve the overall well-being of communities, ensuring they have the resources they need to lead healthier lives.
Working with partners, Amref also offers essential health services like antenatal care, immunizations, and reproductive health care, particularly in areas with limited healthcare access. These outreaches provide an opportunity to educate communities on preventable diseases, water treatment, and health improvements.
Our work focuses on providing both practical resources and education, fostering environments where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We remain dedicated to making a lasting impact on the well-being of the people we serve.
At Amref Health Africa, we strengthen communities by linking livelihoods with health, focusing on improving health outcomes and reducing income inequalities, especially for women and youth. Projects like WaterStarters provide safe drinking water, promote irrigation farming, and empower communities economically. We also offer essential health services and education to last mile communities.
