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OUR APPROACH

How we work with communities

Our community health programs are built on partnership, local ownership, and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

Community Engagement

We co-design programs with communities, ensuring that interventions are culturally appropriate and locally owned.

Evidence-Based Practice

Every intervention is grounded in rigorous research and implementation science to maximize effectiveness.

Capacity Strengthening

We invest in training and supporting community health workers and local health leaders to sustain impact.

Partnership & Collaboration

We work with governments, NGOs, and local organizations to align efforts and maximize resources.

Monitoring & Learning

Continuous data collection and learning inform program adaptation and scale-up.

Equity & Inclusion

We prioritize reaching the most vulnerable and marginalized communities, ensuring no one is left behind.

OUR PROGRAMS

Community health initiatives

Active community health programs addressing priority health needs across Kenya and beyond.

Maternal Health

Community-Based Birth Preparedness

Empowering communities and health workers to improve maternal outcomes through birth planning and emergency readiness.

4 counties 2,400+ women 2024–2026
Active
Child Health

Integrated Child Health & Nutrition

Community-based growth monitoring, nutrition education, and immunization support for children under five.

5 counties 1,800+ children 2025–2027
Active
Non-Communicable Diseases

Community NCD Screening & Referral

Hypertension and diabetes screening at the community level with referral and follow-up to primary care facilities.

6 counties 3,000+ screened 2025–2027
Active
Mental Health

Community Mental Health First Aid

Training community members and health workers to identify, support, and refer individuals with mental health conditions.

4 counties 300+ trained 2025–2026
Active
Nutrition

Community Nutrition & Food Security

Addressing malnutrition through nutrition education, food security interventions, and growth monitoring for children under five.

3 counties 1,200+ households 2025–2027
Active
WASH

Community-Led Total Sanitation

Behavior change interventions to eliminate open defecation and improve water, sanitation, and hygiene practices at the community level.

3 counties 800+ households 2025–2026
Ongoing
CHW Strengthening

Community Health Worker Support & Supervision

Strengthening the capacity and support systems for community health workers to improve service delivery and health outcomes.

6 counties 300+ CHWs 2025–2026
Ongoing
Youth Health

Youth-Led Health Advocacy

Mentorship and capacity building for young health advocates to lead community health initiatives and policy engagement.

4 counties 120+ youth 2025–2027
Active
Maternal Health

Postnatal Care & Family Planning Integration

Integrating postnatal care with family planning services to improve maternal health and reduce unintended pregnancies.

3 counties 800+ women 2025–2026
Active
Mental Health

Community Mental Health Integration

Training primary care providers and community health workers to identify and manage mental health conditions in community settings.

4 counties 200+ providers 2025–2027
Active
OUR IMPACT

Community health impact

Measurable outcomes from our community health programs across Kenya.

5,200+

Community members reached

150+

CHPs trained & supported

8

Counties served

35+

Community partners

COMMUNITY VOICES

What communities say

Stories from community members and health workers who have benefited from our programs.

The training I received has completely changed how I care for my patients. I now feel confident identifying mental health issues and providing support.
Mary Akinyi — Community Health Worker, Kisumu County
Our community now has a real partnership with UWRA. We are not just recipients — we are co-creators of our health programs.
James Ochieng — Community Leader, Homa Bay County
Since the program started, more women in our village are delivering at the health facility with skilled birth attendants. Lives are being saved.
Grace Wanjiru — Mother & Community Volunteer, Nakuru County
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Strengthen community health with UWRA

Partner with us to expand evidence-based community health programs across Africa. Together, we can reach more communities and save more lives.

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