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Our work in Kenya<\/h1>\n\n\n

We work to strengthen alliances of young people, women, communities, and journalists in Kenya, enabling them to push for progressive economic reforms and investments in education, gender equality, and the green transition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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80.000 people<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

suffering from the drought and food crisis are supported by Oxfam Denmark.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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5 civil society coalitions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

are supported by Oxfam Denmark to push for democracy and justice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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10 percent of Kenyans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

earn more than the bottom 90 percent of the population.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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5 percent of Kenya\u2019s GDP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

is invested in education. This is far below average in Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tackling Inequality and Driving Sustainable Change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Kenya, political and economic power is concentrated in the hands of a small elite, while the exploitation of natural resources fuels conflict, poverty, and the loss of economic opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together with our partner organisations in Kenya, we work to ensure that the country\u2019s tax revenues are invested in equal access to education, a strong public healthcare system, gender equality, and the green transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also support local communities in responding to the impacts of climate change and in advocating for increased climate financing at both local and national levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strengthening Civil Society for Fair Development and Climate Justice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Oxfam Denmark works to strengthen alliances of civil society, youth, women, communities, and journalists to advocate for progressive tax reforms and propose alternatives to harmful austerity measures. Together with our partner organisations, we push for tax revenues to be invested in equal access to public education, public healthcare, gender justice, and the green transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also strengthen local communities\u2019 ability to act and respond to climate change, while supporting civil society\u2019s advocacy for increased climate financing and green transition plans at both local and national levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The combined impact of climate change and the extremely unequal access to quality public education undermines sustainable development and limits people\u2019s ability to participate equally in democratic decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The hunger and food crisis in Kenya and East Africa are fueled by climate change, COVID-19 and economic inequality, and worsening day by day. Oxfam is calling on all donors to urgently fill the UN humanitarian appeal and to get funds as quickly as possible to local humanitarian organisations.<\/p>\nGabriela Bucher
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Strengthening Public Education and Building Resilience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We support broad coalitions of civil society organisations advocating for better quality and increased financing of public education in Kenya, while actively opposing the privatization of the school system. Our goal is to ensure that every child, regardless of background, has access to free, high-quality education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oxfam Denmark also engages in humanitarian responses that strengthen the resilience of local communities facing the ongoing food and drought crisis. We work to improve both local and national preparedness for future crises and emergencies, ensuring that communities are better equipped to withstand and recover from shocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Supporting Independent Journalists in Kenya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Investigative journalists in Kenya play a vital role in raising public awareness and drawing political attention to the country\u2019s deep economic inequalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They do this by uncovering cases of tax evasion, corruption, and financial crime\u2014bringing critical issues into the public spotlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through our partner organisations, Oxfam Denmark supports these journalists in holding the government and local authorities accountable, advocating for more inclusive and progressive economic policies that benefit all Kenyans, not just the elite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our goals in Kenya<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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