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Brighter Communities Worldwide works in partnership with communities in East Africa to deliver programmes that enrich their lives and help create better futures for them and their families.

The Ripple Effect of USAID Cuts on Global Development: Who Pays the Price?

"This is not just a policy change. It’s a moral failure. And we cannot afford to be silent.

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Volunteer

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An Unforgettable Experience in Kenya

One of our volunteers tells us about her trip to Kenya as part of the Harambee volunteer group.

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20 years shining a light on inequality

  • 1,927,516 direct beneficiaries
  • 4,680 volunteers on the ground
  • 112,289 students impacted

Our programmes

Brighter Communities Worldwide works in partnership with communities to deliver programmes that enrich lives and help create better futures for everyone.

During 2023, 18 Healthy Facilities were supplied with vaccine fridges reaching a population of 66,972 people with childhood, HPV and COVID vaccines

  • 66,972 people

In 2023, we enabled 46 Alternative Rite of Passage courses to take place with 2,468 girls graduating as part of our FGM Abandonment Programme

  • 2,468 girls

During 2023, we held 26 business training courses supporting 382 men and women to set up a new business on improve on an existing one

  • 382 men and women

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The Ripple Effect of USAID Cuts on Global Development: Who Pays the Price?

When you think about overseas aid, you might picture emergency food relief, disaster response teams, or healthcare workers vaccinating children. What you may not realise is just how much of this work relies on one major player: USAID, the U.S. government’s agency for international development. For decades, USAID has been a global lifeline, funding healthcare, […]

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Together we can win the fight against FGM

“Hello, my name is Richard C Kirui and I have been part of Brighter Communities Worldwide since 2005. I work as the Community Health Education Coordinator on the Community Health Education Team.  I work on two community programmes I feel passionate about – Female Genital Multilation (FGM) Abandonment and the Lifeskills Programme.  I believe in […]

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Second Hand Fashion For a Good Cause

Missed our dress event? It’s not too late to pick up a dress for the Kenya Ball! The inaugural ‘Bring a Dress Buy a Dress’ event hosted by Brighter Communities Worldwide took place on Saturday, September 28th, at the Sirius Art Centre in Cobh. We were delighted to have received hundreds of beautiful pieces both […]

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