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Programmes and projects

Read more about some of our programmes and projects in Kenya.
  • Programmes and projects
    Tuesday, November 13, 2012

    In the children's best interests

    Much of Abdallah's life revolves around Kibera Primary School. It was here that both his children learned to read and now he is trying to make sure that his grandchildren get a good education. However, the school has not had running water for eight years and, despite promises from authorities and organisations, the toilets were never completed. Now, at last, the problem is on its way to being solved...

  • Programmes and projects
    Tuesday, November 13, 2012

    New technologies promote democracy, participation and accountability

    Philip Thigo, 36, grew up in Kibera, the largest slum in Nairobi. After studying at Princeton and working abroad, he is now back where it all began: "I realized that my skills were needed in Kenya and decided to go home", he says. Now he works to strengthen democracy and poor people’s rights.

  • Programmes and projects
    Friday, October 26, 2012

    Ruby Cup, the number-one choice

    Poor menstrual hygiene, which is an overlooked problem, is a hinder in reaching several Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). For girls and women living in poverty, tampons or pads are often prohibitively expensive. With funds from Sida’s Innovations Against Poverty initiative, Ruby Cup markets menstrual cups to women and girls living in poverty. Their biggest challenge is to have people believe in the product and build trust.

  • Programmes and projects
    Monday, August 20, 2012

    Boot camp for entrepreneurs with a social cause

    Addressing the world’s social and environmental problems requires a broad range of actors. The Outreach Accelerator Programme aims to find new solutions by supporting social entrepreneurs and tapping into their drive and passion.

  • Programmes and projects
    Tuesday, September 20, 2011

    Food on the table and education for children with better cotton prices

    Cotton is the crop that can eradicate poverty in this country, says Joseph Mwangi Migwi, cottonfarmer in Mpeketoni in Kenya. The focus on cotton production gave Joseph and his family a much better life.

  • Programmes and projects
    Tuesday, September 20, 2011

    Kenyan small farmers develop their agriculture

    Now I can sell goat's milk and give my children good food, said Lucy Wairimu, farmer in Kisumu, Kenya. Today, she has ten goats and has goat milk for both domestic use and for sale. She has invested to make life better for her family.

  • Programmes and projects
    Tuesday, September 20, 2011

    Safe abortions save lives

    The abortion meant that I could continue going to school, says Elisabeth, who was raped when she helped her mother deliver soaps. Since 2010 there are now more possibilities to terminate unwanted pregnancies safely and legally.

  • Programmes and projects
    Friday, September 16, 2011

    Fire tragedy in the Sinai slum of Nairobi not unexpected

    A fire tragedy in the Sinai slum of Nairobi on August 12, 2011 has put sharp focus on the rapid and unplanned growth of Kenyan urban centres. Around 95 people have so far died in the accident.

  • Programmes and Projects
    Wednesday, September 09, 2009

    500,000 small farmers improving farming techniques

    With Kenya’s growing population, farmers need to make farming more efficient and find new markets. Advisors are now giving them advice on new cultivation methods and new crops.

Girl from Amhara Photo: Johan Bergqvist/Sida

Report on Sida's results: Democracy, Human Rights and Human Rights based approach

A shortened version of Sida's Results Appendix to our Annual Report 2011. Describes results of activities focusing mainly on democratic development and greater respects for human rights as well as how the human rights approach is applied.

Abdallah Muhammed, Kenya Photo: Linda Essner

People first

We are committed to enabling people to get a better life. The individual person is always the focus of our work. Here you will meet some people involved in Swedish development assistance. Let them explain how their situation has changed.

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International Training Programmes

As part of Sida's work with capacity and institutional development Sida offers international training programmes (ITP) for participants from low-and middle-income countries in priority areas. ITP's methodology takes account of the desire to develop and reform that the participants' organization have expressed in their application to the program.

Procurement

Questions and Answers

Q&A about procurement at Sida. What regulations apply? What if I submit after the deadline? How do I know what documents are required?

Camilita har utbildat sig till webdesigner på en skola för ungdomar från Nairobis slumområden. Sida arbetar i Kenya med urban utveckling, för att skapa bättre villkor för de fattiga i slummen. Photo: Sven Torfinn/Panos
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