Humanitarian Action for Children – Floods Kenya
Humanitarian Action
Kenya is dealing with the consequences of very serious flooding.
The children in our project in Thika in Kenya have also been affected. The children and families were already living in poverty, but now they have nothing left. This emergency makes children extremely vulnerable to exploitation.
Background
Kenya is facing a worsening flood crisis due to the combined effects of El Nino and the ongoing long rains according to the secretary General and CEO of International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC).
As of Thursday, 9th, May 2024, 257 people had been killed and 293,000 others displaced in 31 out of Kenya’s 47 counties.
The rains were predicted to continue for several weeks. The Kenya Red Cross reported that 101 schools had been destroyed by the rains.
There has been a significant impact of the heavy rains on communities leading to loss of lives, destruction of properties and infrastructure in many parts across the country. Thika Sub county where the Time to Play project is implemented has not been spared either.
Most residents, especially those in the informal settlements in Kiandutu, Majengo and Athena were displaced, lost cooking utensils, blankets, mattresses and other household items, whereas the children lost their scholastic materials (school uniforms, exercise books and pens). It has been noted that most childrendid not reported back to school as result of the floods effects on their families.
Goals
To facilitate immediate relief and support to children and their families affected by the floods in the informal settlement in Thika Sub county. It is also aimed at preventing children from exploitation.
Our approach
The actions will be implemented for 6 months by the Terre des Hommes Netherlands partner with technical support of the Terre des Hommes Humanitarian Aid expert.
Procurement and distribution of non food items
Procurement and distribution of Non food items like blankets and mattresses
Water tanks for schools
Procurement of 5000 litres water tanks for 5 primary schools
Purification chemicals or tablets for clean water
Procurement of purification chemicals (water guard) or tablets to be administered by designated government officials
School materials
Procurement and provision of school materials (school uniforms, bags, exercise books, shoes and pens/pencils) to 200 children
Psychosocial support
Provide Psychosocial support for 200 children and 150 parents affected by the flood
Awareness sessions
Conduct awareness sessions with households to educate them on immediate ways of dealing with the effects, including how to navigate the dangers of waterborne diseases and other ailments that are likely to be caused by stagnant sewerage and sleeping in the open.
Child rights awareness and reporting procedures/channels will also be prioritised during the sensitisation sessions.
Results
- 150 households affected by floods have access to NFIs(water storage containers, aqua tabs, mattresses, blankets) and cash transfer
- 5 schools provided with 5000l water storage tanks
- 2900 children and 150 parents reached with hygiene promotion sessions and child rights awareness creation sessions(and also PSS)
- 200 children supported with scholastic materials to access education
