“ACE Africa's holistic approach is well thought through and very well executed with clear evidence of good organization, tight systems and accountability. We were left with the impression of a well-managed project, making a significant impact on poor families with sensible interventions and most importantly, our money seemed to be going a long way.”
Donor - Egmont Trustees November 2009
“ACE Kenya stands out in the field more than most because it researches where the need is greatest and develops holistic programmes based on this research, meeting the needs of vulnerable children living in the most remote parts of Kenya.”
Vicki Peaple, STARS Africa-Middle East Programme Officer 2010
“Good numbers of children from poor families can be noticed in schools now. ACE has made a great change to this society by enabling these bright children to be in school.”
MOE, Siaya 2010
“ACE Africa is different from other organizations who, are usually less visible and provide one off capacity building or food support in the community. ACE Africa's approach is long term, working from the bottom up and without handouts. They are continually in the communities to ensure the sustainability of activities. ACE Africa's approach involves the community in all processes of management and service delivery.”
Regional Officer, Anglican Development Services, Siaya 2010
“The ACE Africa programme holistically focuses on the well being of the child, unlike other organisations that look into one aspect of a child's life. Let us continue to join hands together to transform this community.”
Victor Onjoro, Child Protection Network Chair Western Kenya 2010
“The POFO research team received a perfect score with a percentile ranking of 1st. This means that the work was considered methodologically rigorous and that the potential for our continued work to inform programming and to influence policy makers and providers so that better systems can be put in place, is extremely high.”
Kathryn Whetten, PhD, MPH, Director, Center for Health Policy,
Duke Global Health Institute July 2010
(ACE Africa is the Kenya NGO representative on the POFO 5 year project)
“ACE Africa is a unique NGO in regards to composition of staff, quality service provision and involving beneficiaries in the programme.”
Erin Peacock Tulane University/TICAH Research April 2010
“The community understanding of how ACE works and the progress made towards sustainability is impressive. The Area advisory committee members are very organized, articulate and ensure community participation and ownership of the project. If ACE was to wind up today, the activities would be sustained.”
Dorothy Ongeso UNDP/ACE Africa (Kenya) Board member March 2010
“ACE Africa's programme is recognised as one of the leading approaches to community orphan support in Kenya.”
Joint Interagency Board, Western Kenya 2009
“ACE Africa is recognised as the leading partner NGO in Kenya on institutional governance.”
Peter Urungu AED/USAID 2009
“ACE Africa's baselines, monitoring and recording for each activity are impressive with a clear sense of the momentum of the project. Solutions are put forward for each problem identified, spending is on track and well reported.”
Linnea Renton Head of Programmes, Egmont Trust November 2009
“ACE Africa has made huge efforts to build the management capacity and I am going to use your experience to encourage other organisations to do the same.”
Helen Kuloba Institutional Strengthening Officer AED/USAID September 2009
“ACE Africa's work has provided a critical lifeline for the community.”
Leah Teklemariam Steven Lewis Foundation Donor March 2009
“I am overwhelmed with joy at the work ACE Africa is doing within my community. Not only are local people learning important skills that will change their lives; but ACE Africa is also providing an opportunity for people all over the world to learn how local communities live and also support effective projects.”
Mama Sarah Obama K'ogelo, Siaya District October 2009
“ACE Africa's activities are well rooted in the community and they collaborate well with partners on the ground. It is good ACE has begun to implement strategies for transferring its community based services to other communities.”
Beth Mbaka Head of HIV and AIDS Programming Comic Relief November 2009
“Other organisations in the district should learn from what ACE Africa do in their approach to helping those who are infected and affected by HIV and AIDS.”
Dr Mungure District AIDS Co ordinator, Arumeru District, Arusha Region 2009
“ACE Africa is an organisation we strongly recognise for working effectively to ensure children's rights are protected through collaboration with administration, partner organisations and the community.”
Alice Wanyoni, District Children’s Officer, Bungoma 2008
“ACE Africa has one of the most organised community based approaches towards improving food security for vulnerable people.”
District Agriculture Officer, Bungoma 2008
“ACE Africa's approach to improving the lives of Orphans and Vulnerable Children is unique and quite unlike any other NGO.”
District Education Officer, Siaya 2008
“ACE Africa is the only organisation in the district that is serious about helping children realise their dreams.”
Chief Examination Officer, Ministry of Education, Bungoma District 2008
“If all organisations worked like ACE Africa, then we would really make a lasting difference in the community.”
Inter Diocesian Christian Community Services, Project Manager, Siaya 2008
“ACE Africa has been chosen to make a presentation at the CAP Kenya Partners' Forum as a representative of good practice on "Innovative models for integrated programs". Hopefully, this will demonstrate to other NGOs in Kenya how they can adopt similar models to the ACE Africa programme.”
David Omuodo Programme Officer AED/USAID March 2003