Kenya

In Kenya, many children—especially in certain regions—still lack access to education. Girls are the hardest hit, as they risk being forced into marriage as soon as they get their first period.

And the fact that hundreds of girls are still subjected to female genital mutilation limits their opportunities for personal development and education.

This is what Erikshjälpen is focusing on in Kenya

Erikshjälpen's work in Kenya focuses on strengthening the ability of vulnerable groups to have their rights realized. The work is mainly done in rural areas where drought and natural disasters are recurrent.

This is what Erikshjälpen is doing in Kenya

Erikshjälpen contributes to, among other things:

  • To strengthen the fulfillment of children’s rights to education and leisure, health, safety, and protection.
  • Parents and guardians gain a better understanding of responsibility and parenting by getting involved in their children's activities.
  • Children and young people can go to school.
  • Increasing young people's knowledge about sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Facts about Kenya

Area: 582,646 square kilometers

Capital: Nairobi

Population: 56.43 million (2024)

Official languages: Swahili and English

Climate: A varied climate—ranging from tropical along the coast to arid inland.

Geography: Located on the Indian Ocean. The country is named after Mount Kenya. Kenya has a varied landscape, with the East African Rift Valley running through it. Along the rift valley lie several lakes and extinct volcanoes.

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Published: 21 April 2026

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