our story

Since 1986, AVSI has been present working in Kenya in a number of sectors but primarily in education. AVSI started engaging in Kenyan education through both childhood and professional programs. AVSI works to promote partnerships in order to foster the development of local communities.

One of AVSI’s first programs during the 1990s was the St. Kizito Vocational Training Institute, which instructs individuals and unemployed youth in different professions and connects them to the workforce.

Since then, AVSI has worked with other educational institutions, but has also provided assistance to communities through psychosocial support, sensitization and connection to health services (including HIV/AIDS), economic strengthening for families and orphans and vulnerable children, food security and emergency relief.