The Charity
The Environment Equality Fairtrade
Sustainable Development
Social Justice Children’s Rights.
Purpose
Team Kenya works with others to empower communities in Western Kenya to overcome poverty, injustice and inequality. We do this by encouraging sustainable development and the use of appropriate technologies and by providing training and advice.
Who are we?
We are an independent organisation registered as a charity, with partners, volunteers and supporters in the UK and Kenya. We act as an umbrella organisation for other community groups in Western Kenya providing a forum for the sharing & exchange of information.
We develop programme's & solutions that empower people.
Ndhiwa Town Center
Our Values
- Equity and justice
- Inclusiveness
- Accountability
- Empowerment
- Mutual respect
Our approach and beliefs
The lives of all human beings are of equal value. We promote equality of opportunity for everyone, (irrespective of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, colour, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion) whilst acknowledging women and girls are especially disadvantaged
With the right resources, support and training people living in Western Kenya can solve their own problems.
About Ndhiwa
Ndhiwa , Homa Bay District Kenya
Ndhiwa is a Luo community in a remote, poverty stricken, beautiful part of Kenya , where the people live in exceptionally difficult circumstances
Facts and Figures
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Highest infant mortality rate in Kenya
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Malnutrition malaria TB waterborne diseases, & HIV/Aids are all widespread
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Few basic amenities or services.
| Rate of absolute poverty | 77.49 % |
| Life Expectancy | 40 |
| Pupil teacher ratio | 1:55 |
| Population below the age of 14 | 51% |
| School children orphans | 40% |




