Impact Stories

Kenya’s Unlikely COVID-19 Hero

Working as a security guard at a hospital gate, this Kenyan woman has beaten the odds to achieve her dreams…

4 years ago

Security Guard by Day, Health Worker in Training and Practice – Jane’s Story

Many unsung heroes are making a difference in their community, particularly during the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. Twenty-six-year-old Jane…

4 years ago

Community Vaccinators Taking the Lead on Children Immunisations

Determined to save the lives of children in his community, James Allex Abas has vaccinated 86 children in his household…

4 years ago

1000 girls thrive in Science Education in South Sudan

The grim reality in South Sudan is that an estimated seven girls per ten boys attend primary school and only…

4 years ago

Hope for Underprivileged Girls as 49 Receive Scholarships

Many children in Kajiado County, Kenya do not have a chance to study beyond primary school due to social, economic…

4 years ago

Amref Scholarship Changed my Life: Kuresoi’s Story

In 2017, 16-year-old Kuresoi Kurembo completed his primary education and passed with flying colours. However, when his peers were joining…

4 years ago

Rescued from Child Marriage and Back in School: Janet’s Story

Janet Sein is smart, confident and has a contagious smile. When she finished her primary education in 2018, the possibility…

4 years ago

One Man, One Vision, and the Five Hills

“Every hill has its leopard” African proverb In African culture, mountains and hills play a critical role in traditional leadership…

4 years ago

Contributing to the COVID-19 Fight One Stitch at a Time, Esther Muna’s Story

“I got involved with Amref Health Africa back in 2015 at the Dagoretti Centre through the Divas – a program…

4 years ago

Sh14 million Malava water project ready for use

In Summary • The project has been financed by East African Breweries Limited and implemented by Amref Health Africa. •…

4 years ago