EOFY giving is often seen as a practical way to make the most of tax time. Yet for families across Kenya, a donation made now can do far more than balance the books.

It can help restore livelihoods, protect children, and support long-term recovery after years of drought.

The long-term effects of famine haven’t faded; in fact, they have gotten worse.

Despite making considerable advances in the Western world, hunger, child labour, and school dropouts are increasing in the global south.

Millicent, Mt Kenya West’s program director, has seen children caring for siblings, mothers unable to feed their families, and young people walking away from their education in search of work.

This crisis is confronting, but not without hope. Local leaders are already responding, and they can go further with your support.

Today, we want to show you how your EOFY gift can be part of that ongoing story of resilience and renewal.

The Hidden Toll of Drought on Families

When crops fail and livestock die, the impact is immediate. But the deeper consequences often come later, reaching far beyond food security.

In Kenya, families are still living with the long-term effects of the drought. Children are trying to care for their siblings while their parents try to earn an income, Millicent shared.

Some are leaving school altogether to work, while mothers skip meals to feed their families, and even then, it’s often not enough.

This is the reality for many. Not just food insecurity, but lost childhoods, disrupted routines, and daily trade-offs no one should have to make. And yet, support from people like you is helping change what’s possible.

Real Change Starts on the Ground

The challenges facing families in Kenya are complex, but the people working to address them already know what’s needed.

Local leaders, like those from the Mt Kenya West Diocese, are supporting families with practical, long-term solutions shaped by deep community knowledge.

They’re facilitating savings groups, keeping children connected to school, and helping households access food and health care. They’re identifying the most vulnerable and responding in ways that are tailored, effective, and sustainable.

This kind of recovery doesn’t come from outside, it’s driven by people who are part of the community and committed to its future. What they need now is the funds to keep going.

Your Gift Can Help Rebuild Lives

They have the solutions. What they need is the means to carry them forward.

Across Kenya, the impact of drought has touched every part of life – food, income, education, health, and safety.

These aren’t just temporary setbacks. They shape a child’s future, a mother’s wellbeing, and a family’s ability to recover.

And yet, in the middle of that struggle, there is momentum. Local leaders are providing food relief, supporting income-generating projects, and helping children stay in school.

The foundations are there, and these efforts can go further with more support.

Your EOFY gift can help restore what’s been lost: not just food, but a sense of stability. Not just survival, but dignity.

By giving before June 30, you’ll be part of a shared mission to support lasting recovery, led by the people who know their communities best.