AVSI is a registered NGO in Kenya since 1986, implementing projects in education, focused on vulnerable and out-of-school children, teacher trainings, school construction and vocational training; protection and family economic strengthening for orphan and vulnerable children; healthcare including HIV/AIDS; business development, social enterprises and food security. AVSI is also working in Dadaab since 2009 to serve the refugees and host communities in the area of education.