Reports

by Annie Hurlstone and Paul Harvey This research examines the extent to which humanitarian e-transfer beneficiaries increase their access and use of formal financial services and products such as payments, savings, credit or insurance. Building on the…

1. INTRODUCTION In 2015, models by metrological agencies globally, including the Kenya Metrological Department (KMED), predicted a 90% probability of El Niño conditions1 during the "short rains" of the October, November, December (OND) season. The forecasts predicted…

Few kind words have been written about El Niño – that dreaded bearer of floods and droughts. Yet a bit of planning and investment has seen communities in Kenya benefit from the weather phenomenon, as Sarah…

In one of the driest parts of Kenya, a community is enjoying clean water for the first time with the help of renewable energy. The scenery shifts dramatically on the road north from Nairobi. The rolling green…

In the aftermath of disaster, the physical scars inflicted upon communities and their inhabitants are all too apparent. But emotional trauma can be harder to spot and can leave an indelible mark on an individual. Providing emotional…

This is a guest blog by Sir Nicholas Young, chief executive of the British Red Cross, who recently visited the Red Cross programme at Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya. Dadaab refugee camp is said to be the…

The recent elections in Kenya saw millions of people queuing for long hours to vote, highlighting their commitment to influence social and political change. Sadly, this ballot paper has often come at a cost. Election campaigns in…

Thanks to the generosity of donors, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has been able to help millions of people affected by the 2011 food crisis in east Africa. The Movement provided communities with immediate…

By Ellie Matthews One year on, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has supported millions of people across the horn of Africa. Click here to view the slideshow.

The Kenya Red Cross has helped cut the number of people suffering from severe malnutrition in part of the world’s largest refugee camp by 75 per cent over the last nine months. It began providing essential healthcare…