Partnering For Transformation: World Vision Kenya & Co-op Bank Team Up for Salgaa.

Author : William Wandie

... 06 May 2024

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Co-operative Bank presenting their donation to kick-start the partnership with World Vision Kenya. ©World Vision Photo/ Ivy Muigai

Nairobi, Tuesday 30th April 2024: World Vision Kenya (WVK) and Co-operative Bank have embarked on a transformative partnership, prioritizing the well-being of vulnerable Kenyan children and their communities. This groundbreaking collaboration goes beyond just raising funds; it signifies a commitment to local solutions, funded by local resources.
 
“Today we're not just raising funds, we're building a future. By partnering with Co-operative Bank on a locally-funded program in Salgaa, we're embodying the spirit of 'Charity begins at home.'  This partnership will provide crucial solutions for the most vulnerable – our children – ensuring they can live life to the fullest, especially in the face of recent hardships." said World Vision Kenya National Director, Gilbert Kamanga. 
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Godfrey Wapangana, Resource Acquistion & Management Director (Left) and Gilbert Kamanga, National Director, World Vision Kenya (Right). ©World Vision Photo/ Ivy Muigai

Over the past four years, Kenya has weathered numerous storms – the COVID-19 pandemic, a devastating drought, and now, destructive floods.  These crises have disproportionately impacted children, jeopardizing their education, health, and well-being.
 
On 9th June 2021, World Vision Kenya launched a 15-year development program in Salgaa area, internally referred to as Salgaa Area Program, in Rongai Sub- County, Nakuru County to address a variety of community challenges including; poverty, lack of clean water, health, child protection issues, and environmental degradation, among others. Salgaa Program is the first one in the history of World Vision in Kenya, since 1974, to be fully funded by Kenyans of good-will with a number of ongoing activities under the Child protection, WASH, and Livelihoods projects. 
 
The power of local solutions, fueled by local resources, cannot be overstated.  As Mr. Kamanga emphasizes, "This partnership transcends fundraising – it's about addressing critical socio-economic challenges to empower vulnerable children and their communities."
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Signatories of both entities holding the signed Memorandum of Understanding. ©World Vision Photo/ Ivy Muigai

The World Vision Kenya-Co-operative Bank partnership seeks to meet these challenges head-on.  Together, they will co-design, fund, and implement impactful programs that directly address the needs of vulnerable children and their communities in target areas, including the Salgaa region.  This commitment extends beyond immediate relief, aiming for long-term transformation.
 
Co-operative Director for Corporate and Institutional Banking – Lydia Rono observed that the hard-hitting social and economic times have left the underprivileged of society in a compromised situation. Many people and micro enterprises have been adversely affected by the global pandemic, severe drought, and current floods.
 
“We have observed that many have been afflicted by tough socioeconomic conditions and believe that help must come from within. We have therefore partnered with World Vision Kenya to support local programs and have disbursed Ksh 4,000,000 to kickstart the partnership.’’ said Ms. Rono.
 
Ms. Rono explained each party shall outsource and mobilize funding with the aim of positively impacting and transforming the lives of vulnerable children and communities.
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Lydia Rono, Director of Corporate and Institutional Banking, Co-op Bank, receiving a token of appreciation from Gilbert Kamanga, National Director, World Vision Kenya. ©World Vision Photo/ Ivy Muigai

As World Vision Kenya celebrates 50 Years in Kenya this year, and on behalf of the community of Salgaa, we are inviting Kenyans, individuals, and corporations to help raise resources and donate any amount using any of the following methods:

Donate your Safaricom Bonga Points:
Dial *126*20#
Select World Vision to donate
 
Or go to the mySafaricom Mobile App > Select Bonga > Click Donate Bonga > Select World Vision > Proceed to donate. 

MPESA:
Paybill No: 468963
Account: Salgaa

Register to Pledge Your Birthday: https://iaf.worldvision.or.ke/register-pledge
Click here to donate
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