African Development Partners
A Charlottesville faith collaboration for locally-empowered rural African development
Kitui Development Centre
Kitui, Kenya
KDC helps the rural poor and vulnerable in eastern Kenya, under the leadership of Janet Mumo, who visited ADP in Charlottesville in 2012 and continues as a trusted friend and development partner. KDC maintains hundreds of women’s savings and credit groups, provides training on food security and health care, and generates support for orphans and income for school fees.
KDC also operates a Rescue and Conference Center that provides shelter, counseling, and job training for exploited children and youth.
The construction of the Rescue and Conference Center building was primarily funded by ADP. In 2019 we enabled KDC to purchase a van so they can reach the widespread locations the project serves.
Left: KDC staff and clients at a garden project in support of local incomes through vegetable sales and improved food security.