Blog: Africa

Attakassikro and Effaoho, Côte d’Ivoire

Ngassa, Cameroon

Activities and lessons surrounding good hygiene never go out of style. John, our Transformational Community Development (TCD) worker, reported Ngassa villagers were reminded of the many benefits of hygienic living, which proper handwashing is a huge part of. The villagers had a session practising proper handwashing with soap and water using the wash hand station provided in the community. 

Bankim, Cameroon

Koubah Bingo, Burkina Faso

Naki Ouest Village, Togo

Ahumbe Village, Nigeria

Kibera Slum, Kenya

Isiolo Empowerment Centre, Kenya

A woman named Eliza shared, “The fact that I was a single mother for so many years created a sense of helplessness in my life. GHNI has changed that sense of helplessness through the knowledge I gained from Isiolo Empowerment Centre. GHNI taught me that I am valuable and that I can contribute to the well-being of my own family. My growing financial freedom has even brought Juma around to becoming my husband.”

Kiwanjani Village, Kenya

Kiwanjani is a vast region that inhabitants from multiple ethnic groups call home. The area is facing major challenges due to rampant drug and alcohol abuse that is negatively impacting the lives of many. Even mothers, who are the pillar and backbone of every family in the society, are being affected. 

Attir Village, Kenya