Kenya

Overview

The first Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM) volunteers travelled to Kenya in 2019. Since then, many have volunteered in projects across Kenya, including to Thigio, Matisi and Kamulu. The VLM Schools Immersion Programme now takes place in schools run by the Vincentian Fathers in Kenya. Kenya is located in East Africa, bordering Ethiopia and Tanzania and with a coastline on the Indian Ocean. It has a population of 54 million.

Map of Kenya
Map of Kenya

Some facts about Kenya

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Projects

Thigio

Projects: De Paul School, Community development & health

Thigio is a rural area located around 1 hour outside Nairobi.

Matisi

Projects: De Paul School, Upendo Children's project

Matisi is a suburb of Kitale, a town in Western Kenya. It is an area of poverty, drug and alcohol problems and a high proportion of young mothers. A lot of children are raised by their grandparents.

Chepnyal

Projects: Community development, health & education

Chepnyal is located in a remote and hilly area in West Pokot District in North West Kenya.

Kiio

Projects: Community outreach & education

Kiio is located in Eastern Kenya and is very dry and hot all year round.

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Impact

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