Case Study: Crisis in Kenya

For more than 25 years, MAP had a well-established program office and strong community presence in Nairobi. Many of the people MAP was working with before the crisis suddenly had nothing. Their homes were burned down, and they fled for their lives.

The crisis touched MAP’s staff members, as well. MAP employees couldn’t access certain areas because of their tribal affiliations. Others couldn’t leave their homes because of the ongoing violence. Because of this history and connection with the community, MAP had a strong obligation to respond quickly to this disaster and bring help to people in need.