Saferworld has been working with partners in Kenya since 2000 to prevent violence and build more peaceful and safer communities. We work with a wide range of groups, including communities, national and county-level government, various commissions, the police service, NGOs, faith-based institutions and civil society organisations.
With our partners we work with community members to: build peacebuilding skills; support communities to foster greater cohesion and co-exist peacefully together, including resolving conflicts stemming from the effects of climate change; and improve how security and justice services are provided and assessed. We work with young people, who make up the majority of Kenya’s population. We also work to strengthen accountable governance systems and structures for sustainable natural resource management.
In Kenya we are working on:
Climate governance – we work with authorities and communities to better address the effects of climate change.
Elections – we work to reduce tensions and prevent violent conflict during elections.
Supporting young people – we work with young people to ensure they’re involved in decision-making integral for long-term peace.
Human rights, safety and security – we work to build trust and relationships between communities and the police.