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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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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
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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Our New Strategic Plan – focusing on reaching those furthest behind
We are locally led with people and communities at our core. We listen and respond to needs in a holistic and practical way. Over two decades we have built relationships and trust, standing with communities through difficult times and times of celebration. Our new strategic plan sets out how we will continue to tackle inequality, […]
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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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