End of financial year giving is often seen as a smart financial decision. But what if it could also be a powerful act of hope?

In Kenya, two years after a devastating drought, families are still trying to recover. The effects were immediate. Crops failed, livestock perished, and livelihoods disappeared overnight.

But the deeper toll is ongoing: lost income, missed education, and increased vulnerability for women and children.

The Anglican Church of Kenya, Mt Kenya West Diocese, is responding with practical, community-led solutions.

They're helping people rebuild their incomes, grow their own food, and keep children safe. And they’re doing it in ways that restore dignity and strengthen resilience for the long term.

This article shares stories of that recovery and how your EOFY gift can help make it possible.

Rebuilding Livelihoods, Restoring Dignity

Edward, the chief of his community, has seen how livelihoods, including his own, have been transformed through the work of Mt Kenya West’s Diocese.

Families who once relied on livestock now have new ways to earn an income. Beekeeping, poultry farming, and beadwork are helping people build more secure, drought-resilient futures.

Edward is particularly proud of the women in his community, who have never made money.

‘They are now earning an income,’ he says.

Mary once relied on a feeding program to support her daughter, Joy. She later joined a community savings group and began to grow her beadwork business. She was even able to purchase chickens, giving her family a new source of food and income.

These groups are more than financial tools. They give parents the chance to plan, save, and take control, building back what was lost and preparing for what’s ahead.

*Joy’s name has been changed.

Growing Stronger with Nutritious Food

When Sepen’s grandson Patrick* became severely malnourished, she brought him to a local clinic supported by the Diocese. There, Patrick received the care he needed to recover and regain strength.

Sepen soon joined a support group, where she learned how to grow drought-hardy vegetables to feed her family and began raising chickens to add to their meals.

For many in Kenya, especially pastoralist communities, growing food at home hasn’t always been part of daily life. But now, families are gaining the tools to grow their own produce, store water, and prepare for the next dry season.

*Patrick’s name has been changed.

Safe Childhoods, Bright Futures

At just 15, Franciscah gave birth to a baby girl. Determined to finish school and raise her child, she faced overwhelming challenges.

Her turning point came through the Teenage Mothers’ Club — a program run by the Diocese to provide mentorship, financial support, and connection. With the help of her community, Franciscah began to rebuild her future.

In Kenya, nearly half of all children experience violence, and drought only deepens their vulnerability. Education is often disrupted, and many girls are pressured into early marriage.

That’s why the Diocese is working with leaders and families to keep children safe, informed, and supported so they can stay in school, avoid harm, and reach their potential.

Support the Work That’s Changing Lives

The foundations for recovery are already in place. Local leaders are stepping up. Families are working hard to rebuild. What they need now is the support to keep going.

In places where hardship has stolen so much, we are called to help restore not just what was lost but the chance for life in all its fullness. A life where children are safe, families are supported, and hope has room to grow.

By giving before June 30, your tax-deductible gift will:

✅ Support sustainable livelihoods like beekeeping, poultry rearing, and small business creation

✅ Help caregivers grow food and nourish their families

✅ Keep children safe and supported through education and community care

This EOFY, your gift can help restore what’s been lost and build something stronger in its place.