Food Security & Livelihoods
We work to address the causes of poverty and mitigate their impact on children, by providing food assistance to meet immediate needs and strengthening the livelihoods and resilience of households. These include household economy analysis, durable solutions, graduation approach programmes, Income Generating Activities, setting up of Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs), vocational skill training, climate-smart agriculture (CSA), green jobs, natural resource management business training, micro-entrepreneurship development, and inclusive market system development.
We leverage the flexibility and effectiveness of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) to vulnerable households to address needs across all sectors. We also provide anticipatory cash to households and community groups to prevent, reduce and lessen the impact of shock to communities that are prone to climate and man-made disasters. We have also established a comprehensive climate early warning system and anticipatory action framework designed to enhance community resilience and support disaster risk reduction.
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18 Sep 2025
Kenya: One-third of children found to be malnourished in Turkana as aid cuts, crocodile attacks compound hunger crisis
Mothers in northern Kenya are struggling to feed their children due to drought, crocodile attacks curtailing fishing, locusts decimating crops, and aid cuts reducing nutrition services, Save the Children said.
11 Jul 2025
Clean Water, Healthy Lives: P&G Purifiers Tackling Waterborne Diseases in Children
In Garissa County, unsafe water exposed children to deadly diseases—until Save the Children, supported by P&G, provided clean water solutions, health screenings, and hygiene education. Families now use water purifiers, leading to healthier children, empowered mothers, and stronger, more resilient communities.
7 May 2025
On the Frontline of Climate Hunger: Catherine Saves Children’s Lives in Turkana
Meet Catherine, a dedicated nutritionist in Turkana County, Kenya. She helps run a fortnightly Save the Children outreach clinic, treating malnourished children and supporting mothers. Since the clinic began, Catherine has played a key role in reducing cases of severe acute malnutrition and improving community health.