Our Impact - POAK Kenya | Fighting Poverty Since 1997

Turning commitment
into lasting impact.

For more than 28 years, Poverty Africa Kenya has worked alongside communities to create opportunities, strengthen livelihoods and help people build more secure futures.

Education

Creating pathways to opportunity

Supporting children with access to education, learning resources and mentorship that help them remain engaged in school and prepare for the future.

400+ Students Supported

85% School Retention

8 Partner Schools

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Community Empowerment

Strengthening household livelihoods

Building financial independence through savings groups, livelihood training and community-led economic initiatives.

80 VSLA Groups

1,500+ Members

KSh 3.2M Savings Mobilized

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Peer Program

Young people leading change

Equipping young people with life skills, leadership abilities and knowledge so they can support and influence positive change among their peers.

300+ Peer Educators

25 Active Clubs

92% Positive Behavior Change

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Mental Health & Nutrition

Supporting healthier communities

Providing mental health support, community awareness and nutrition education to people experiencing vulnerability and social or economic challenges.

3+ Counseling Sessions

7+ Support Groups

50+ Nutrition Packages

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4K Clubs for Schools

Building agricultural skills in schools

Supporting school-based 4K Clubs to introduce learners to practical agriculture, food production, environmental stewardship and entrepreneurship.

4K Club Approach

4 Programme Areas

Youth Future Farmers

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4K Smart Farming

Practical climate-smart agriculture

Promoting practical and climate-smart farming methods that improve food production, strengthen household resilience and support sustainable livelihoods.

2 Pilot Areas

Smart Farming Practices

Food Production Focus

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Livestock Development

Strengthening rural livelihoods

Supporting households to improve livestock production, animal management and income opportunities through practical knowledge and community-based approaches.

2 Pilot Areas

Rural Communities

Income Livelihood Focus

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Climate Resilience in Agriculture

Helping farmers adapt and thrive

Helping farming communities adapt to changing climate conditions through resilient crops, improved farming practices, water conservation and better planning.

2 Pilot Areas

Climate Adaptation Focus

Resilient Farming Systems

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Change is measured in people, not just statistics.

At POAK, we believe meaningful development happens when communities have the knowledge, resources and opportunities to shape their own futures.

From supporting children to remain in school to strengthening household livelihoods, improving food production and creating spaces for young people to lead, our work focuses on practical change that can continue beyond individual projects.