ChildFund Kenya and its local partners focus on providing access to clean water and nutritious foods, particularly for families with children under the age of 5, who are vulnerable to waterborne diseases like diarrhea and typhoid. Throughout the country, 48 Early Childhood Development centers received 5,000-liter water vessels to collect rainwater, giving children and adults the opportunity to wash their hands and drink clean water. Also, ECD centers in Nairobi and Kenya’s coastal regions have held workshops (funded in part by a grant) for more than 3,000 caregivers of children ages 0-5 in building healthy relationships and promoting timely development. ChildFund Kenya also has worked to provide healthcare access and training for ECD staff members in building children’s skills so they have a smooth transition to primary school.
