Blog: Africa

Ezbit el Amir Village, Egypt

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Ezbit el Nakhl Village, Egypt

We had a partnership with another organisation to distribute food supplies. We distributed 140 boxes of food supplies to help the families during these hard times. The families were very happy to receive those boxes. 

Helwan Village, Egypt

We’re still visiting people at homes in the area after the flood that destroyed everything, including homes, clothes, and furniture. Many people died in the flood. The Minister of Social Solidarity suggested a few compensation solutions like giving each family an apartment and a piece of land to work. 

Upper Egypt Village Cluster, Egypt

Ammon* is a child from a poor family in Shosha Village. He used to spend most of his time on the street neglecting his hygiene. He also neglected his studies and evaded his private lessons.

Ngassa, Cameroon

One of the most effective ways to achieve sustainable Transformational Community Development (TCD) is to teach the younger generation some basic principles. The phrase ‘catch them young’ indeed holds true.

Naki Ouest Village, Togo

The Transformational Community Development (TCD) programme is holistic and should not be restricted to certain locations. In Togo, the TCD programme has been laudable and, like any good thing, it is spreading. 

Ahumbe Village, Nigeria

In Ahumbe Village, most of the Transformational Community Development (TCD) efforts are still focussed on COVID-19 prevention and educating rural communities beyond Ahumbe. 

Kiwanjani Village, Kenya

Despite the challenge the world is facing because of COVID-19, there is still hope and well-wishers are willing to partner together in order to help provide support however they can. We undertook initiatives to sensitise the community to the importance of government regulation so that people will be more cautious. 

Isiolo Empowerment Centre, Kenya

When Alex fled conflict back home in Gem Village seven years ago, all he had was his family and his children. Now, 34-year-old Alex is the first in his village to own a motorbike.

Motorbikes, popularly known as Bodabodas, are a popular means of transportation. They are considered affordable, fast, and provide a source of income to the young men. 

Marsabit Village, Kenya

During the month of July, I was able to visit some elders individually and discuss the need for initiating a dialogue on intertribal hostilities, natural disasters, and lack of access to economic resources at their level.