Who We Are
Our History
The ADS was registered in the year 2015 through the efforts of the former Bishop Ole Sapit who is now the Archbishop. However the organization has in operation since 1983 operating as Narok Integrated Development Program in Narok and Transmara Rural Development Program in Transmara.
The two field offices remained independent serving the larger Narok and Transmara for over ten years. Upon expansion of the work in Kericho and Bomet counties, ADS Soth rif was registered to cover all the social transformation activities within the diocese.
Who we are:
Anglican Development Services (ADS) South Rift is the development arm of Anglican Church of Kenya Diocese of Kericho. It operates in Bomet, Kericho and Narok counties with a population of 3 million people in an area of 21,900 square kilometers.
What we do
The strategic goal of ADSSR is to empower communities in south rift region to be self-reliant by improving their access to education, health care, peace building, care of orphans and vulnerable children, climate change, economic empowerment and capacity building. To align to this strategic goal, the organization focused on key areas of community development support, which include Education, Food security, human health and HIV/AIDS, Water and sanitation, livelihood support, advocacy, OVC care and support. Over 60,000 people have been reached with different development activities through the focus areas. Currently, the organization is running 7 projects across Narok County.
Vision
“A sustainable organization honoring God and serving people to achieve dignified living”
Mission
To transform society by empowering local communities to holistically address their needs and glorify God.
Core Values
1. Faith In God
2. Compassion
3. Sustainability
4. Professionalism
5. Integrity and accountability
6. Self-development
Our Sites
ADS SR Kericho Office
This is the ADS SR head office located at the ACK Holy Trinity Cathedral grounds, Diocesan Office building in Kericho town. The Office hosts the secretariat team that includes the ADS SR Director, Finance and Human Resource. Current projects running from the head office include Farmers Field Schools funded by Trinity Church Cheltenham and Kericho Community Development Trust (Microfinance)funded by Five Talents
ADS SR Narok Office
This is a field office located in the ACK St Luke’s church ground behind along the prison road in Narok town. It was established in 1983 as ACK Narok Integrated Development Program serving communities in Narok. Current projects running through this office include; Orphans and Vulnerable Children projects funded through Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAP-Uzima Project) and Compassion International, HIV and AIDS Community Support program, School Health Program funded by We World Foundation and Climate Smart Agriculture Project funded through KARLO by the European Union.
ADS SR Transmara Office
This is a field office located in the ACK Church of Faith church ground in Kilgoris town. It was established in 1983 as ACK Transmara Rural Development Program serving communities in Transmara, Narok County. Current projects running through this office include; Orphans and Vulnerable Children projects funded by Compassion International, Adolescents Health and Nutrition Project by Christian Aid, Climate Agriculture Project funded through KARLO by the European Union.