Western Province has an estimated population of about 3,276,348 according to the 1999 census. This population comprises of the Luhya, Malagori, Bukusu, Bayala, Marama, Idaho, Banyore, Bahayo, Samia, Wanga, Tiriki, Bamarachi, Isukha and Teso among others.

Community Needs

•  HIV and AIDS prevalence
•  Food insecurity
•  Clashes especially in Mt. Elgon
•  Floods in Budalangi
•  Unpredictable weather patterns
•  Gender issue and community cultural beliefs
•  Crops and livestock diseases
•  Ever increasing numbers of OVCs