Kenya’s school feeding programme: A vital safety net for the most vulnerable learners
By Jerry Okal, Rosebella Apollo, Jack Makau, Amollo Ambole, Susan Mwanzia, Wavinya Mutua, Inviolata Njoroge and Lilian Otiso Background to...
LVCT Health celebrated 20 years of rich history, journey and progress towards delivering health outcomes in Kenya and beyond.
The One2One website, a cornerstone of LVCT's educational approach, has revolutionized the way children of age learn about sexual education, fostering learning experiences that cater to children who might not necessarily know where to find sex education information.
Our work focuses on the most vulnerable and
marginalized populations most at risk of getting HIV infections and negative sexual reproductive health
outcomes.
Our work is anchored in a Research-Policy-Practice -RPP framework (Hatua model) through which we implement evidence informed programs.
Protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm in the communities where we work is central to achieving our mission of empowering healthy communities.
Individuals tested for HIV
Studies/ Evaluations undertaken (and ongoing)
Adolescent and young people reached with HIV, sexual reproductive health and GBV information through our one2one™ digital platform, OKY App period tracker and mainstream media
Kenya’s track record in implementing a school feeding programme for nearly 30 years is a testament to its evolution. Over the decades, the programme has been pivotal in providing meals for pre-primary and primary school children.
Maximizing Options to Advance Informed Choice for HIV Prevention (MOSAIC) is a five-year (2021-2026) global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. The program focuses on introduction and access for new biomedical prevention products to prevent HIV for women in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The ARISE Hub – Accountability and Responsiveness in Informal Settlements for Equity – is a new research consortium, set up to enhance accountability and improve the health and wellbeing of marginalised populations living in informal urban settlements in low- and middle-income countries.
Strengthening health systems by addressing community health workers’ mental well-being and agency (NIHR-SHINE) aims to develop a comprehensive approach that promotes well-being and resilience among Community Health Workers (CHWs) while incorporating training, community cohesion, and support within the health system
Maximizing Options to Advance Informed Choice for HIV Prevention (MOSAIC) is a five-year (2021-2026) global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. The program focuses on introduction and access for new biomedical prevention products to prevent HIV for women in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The ARISE Hub – Accountability and Responsiveness in Informal Settlements for Equity – is a new research consortium, set up to enhance accountability and improve the health and wellbeing of marginalised populations living in informal urban settlements in low- and middle-income countries.
Strengthening health systems by addressing community health workers’ mental well-being and agency (NIHR-SHINE) aims to develop a comprehensive approach that promotes well-being and resilience among Community Health Workers (CHWs) while incorporating training, community cohesion, and support within the health system
By Jerry Okal, Rosebella Apollo, Jack Makau, Amollo Ambole, Susan Mwanzia, Wavinya Mutua, Inviolata Njoroge and Lilian Otiso Background to...
Berlin, Germany: On the 14th of October, Germany's Development Minister, Svenja Schulze, launched a new initiative ‘From Neglect to Action:...
Cape Town, South Africa: LVCT Health is excited to participate in this year’s bi-annual Forum of the Sexual Violence Research...
Change maker pairs poses for a photo with Hon. Joseph Oyugi Magwanga, Deputy Governor of Homa Bay County, during a...
Half of all new HIV infections in Kenya occur among adolescents and young people.
Men and women living in fishing communities across the world are 5x more vulnerable
It is estimated that there is are currently more than 1.6 million people living with HIV in Kenya.
There is evidence that violence against women and men is a factor for increased HIV risk.