Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has vowed to work closely with Nyamira Branch’s Kenya Red Cross officials to improve the livelihoods of the most vulnerable households in his county through humanitarian aid.
Governor Nyaribo made this promise yesterday while being inaugurated officially as the County Red Cross patron, saying the humanitarian organization has been instrumental in helping out vulnerable people in our communities who need emergency responses on predicaments or emergencies they cannot immediately alleviate themselves from.
“I will strengthen the partnership between the county government and the organization and will support their humanitarian assistance programmes to improve the lives of our county residents,” stated Governor Nyaribo.
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The County boss further hinted that they have a proposed bill prepared for discussion to enable county governments allocate funds to support the organization’s humanitarian programmes be implemented efficiently.
Kenya Red Cross Governor, Geoffrey Korir explained that Red Cross’s core principles are anchored in offering voluntary services independently with impartiality to alleviate human suffering and provide assistance to vulnerable communities.
Governor Korir was optimistic that the partnership which had been strengthened by the Governor himself is a sure sign that their programmes will be supported and efficiently delivered because they will be incorporated in various programmes where they will readily give a helping hand.
Nyamira Branch Red Cross Chairman Samson Nyaosi said they mainly deal with emergencies including fires in institutions and homes and mudslides when there are floods to offer immediate help like food and clothing and bedding, food security, climate, youth development creating awareness on COVID 19 vaccination, maintenance of clean living environments by disinfecting jigger infested homesteads and collaborate with department of public health services to offer treatment to infected people.
The Red Cross Kenya is a humanitarian non-governmental organization that facilitates communities to respond to humanitarian emergencies to alleviate human suffering and work with partners to implement innovative community driven programmes that transform lives and enhance community resilience.
The organization has been operating in Kenya for over 100 years and has a wide network of volunteers and staff across the country. They provide a range of services, including:
- Disaster relief
- Health care
- Water and sanitation
- Education
- Economic empowerment
- Social welfare
The Red Cross Kenya is funded by a combination of government grants, donations from individuals and businesses, and fundraising activities.
The organization has been praised for its work in responding to a number of major disasters in Kenya, including the 2007-2008 post-election violence, the 2011 drought, and the 2015 Westgate shopping mall attack.
The Red Cross Kenya is a vital part of the Kenyan community and plays a vital role in helping to improve the lives of vulnerable people.
The organization’s work is made possible by the support of donors and volunteers. If you would like to support the Red Cross Kenya, you can make a donation online or by calling 020-272-2222.
How the Kenya Red Cross has helped vulnerable households in Nyamira County:
- In 2017, the Red Cross Kenya provided food and shelter to over 10,000 people who were displaced by floods in the county.
- In 2018, the Red Cross Kenya helped to vaccinate over 100,000 children against measles and polio in the county.
- In 2019, the Red Cross Kenya provided training to over 1,000 farmers on how to improve their crop yields in the county.
The Kenya Red Cross is a valuable resource for vulnerable households in Nyamira County. The organization’s work is essential to helping people to recover from disasters, improve their health, and increase their economic opportunities.
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