After surviving drought and family violence, Elizabeth decided to restart her farm and plant nutritious vegetables after accessing training and farm tools through the AHP response in Kenya. Now she has an income, more knowledge and feels secure.

Margareta Arasio is a champion of good sanitation practices and hygiene in her community: and she is passionate about it. After learning about community-led total sanitation through the AHP response in Kenya, and seeing the difference it has made to child health, she is encouraging other villages to get on board.

Erichom Bakery in Northwestern Kenya has become a community hub, breaking down stigma and providing support for people affected by HIV/AIDS. The bakery is also supporting a savings and loans association, in turn improving the nutrition and health of its members.

Kenya is experiencing its worst drought in more than 40 years. With support through the Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP), Oxfam has been able to deliver multi-purpose cash transfers and drought-resilient crops, including sorghum, to some of the hardest hit communities.