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KARDS research department keeps the organization alive by conducting applied research that stimulates the starting of new projects while reinforcing the existing ones. By constantly searching for new ideas and information, the department also enables social actors to sharpen their response and skills in addressing the various challenges they face in their work. Through research KARDS hopes to: -
1. THE STRUGGLE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ADDRESSING HIV & AIDS IN KENYA (2003).
This initiative was occasioned by the 13th International Conference on HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infectious in Africa (ICASA) held in Nairobi (21st – 26th September 2003). The participants in this conference expressed the need for a comprehensive picture of the efforts undertaken by the Catholic Church in Kenya to combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic since the beginning. For the funding of this research, its compilation and publication, and for the support given to the Catholic Church’s ICASA Taskforce, we would like to thank the following partner agencies: Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Development and Peace, Cordaid, Cafod, Trocaire, Caritas Italiana and the African Jesuit AIDS network (AJAN). The information contained in this booklet will help the church to know better what she is already doing, and what she can do more and better. Download PDF
2. THE STRUGGLE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ADDRESSING HIV & AIDS IN KENYA (2006).
The occasion for the original Inventory was the 13th International Conference on HIV/AIDS and Sexual Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA) in Nairobi Kenya on 21-26 September 2003 with the theme of “Access to Care and its Challenges.” Under the auspice of the Kenya Episcopal Conference and its Commission on Health and Family Life, representative of various catholic AIDS ministries in the Nairobi area began to meet in late May 2003 to prepare for ICASA. The task force decided to offer, to ICASA delegates and to visitors from elsewhere in Africa, a realistic picture of how the church in the host country is responding to HIV/AIDS. The task of designing and conducting an appropriate survey was entrusted to KARDS and the Jesuit Hakimani Centre. Download PDF
3. PRISONERS REHABILITATION & REINTEGRATION BACK IN TO THE COMMUNITY. (2006)
The prisons catholic chaplaincy research 2006 was commisioned by the Kenya Episcopal Conference to assess its contribution in the rehabilitation and and reformation of inmates and reintegration of ex- inmates in Kenya. Its main aim was to establish ways in which the Catholic Prisons Chaplaincy could help in promoting collaboration among the pastoral care givers and enhance the spirit of cooperation. Further, it was meant to develop workable and realistic reccomendations to be adopted by the Prison chaplaincy. Lastly but equally important, it was to assist in developing a directory of caregivers. The study was conduted with a view to appreciate the available rehabilitation and reintegration programs in the kenya prisons. Of special interest was the assessment of the extent to which the catholic prison's chaplaincy has managed to participate and be effective in the Kenya Prisons Department programs of rehabilitaiton and reintegration. Main achievement from this study has been the development of ideas that will inpire new programs for the social and spiritual welfare of both convicts and ex - convicts. Download PDF
4. NATIONAL YOUTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT (2004).
The question of how to attract and to keep young people close to the church is a major concern of the Catholic Church. Being indifferent to this problem can only be futile. The youth today have high ideas and need to be accompanied and affirmed in order to strengthen their participation in the parishes and the entire church community. In order to respond effectively to the challenges of youth ministry, the Kenya Episcopal Conference commissioned this study to assess the needs of the Kenyan Catholic youth. The survey covered a number of parishes in Nairobi, Nakuru, Malindi, Nyeri, Murang'a, Military ordinariate, Eldoret, Machakos, Kitui, Kericho, and Kitale Dioceses. Data was collected from various religious congregations in Nairobi and also in colleges, schools and associations in Kenya. The respondents included Bishops, Priests, Parents, Teachers, Parish council members, Youth and other stakeholders in Youth ministry including the Institute of youth ministries in Tangaza college. Download PDF
5. PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR STREET CHILDREN IN NAIROBI (2006). This was the outcome of a valuable initiative promoted by the Koinonia Community and realized by KARDS and COCESCI, it represents the first comprehensive attempt to gather, analyze, and make data and information public about projects and activities for street children in Nairobi and its surroundings. The present study is quite innovative since focuses on the intervention level. In fact it surveys and brings out what is actually being designed and implemented for the orphans and vulnerable children living on the streets of the city, pointing out several different types of interventions available in Nairobi. To read more open the "Street Children Directory" from the main menu above. Download PDF
5. HUMAN TRAFFICKING & COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN EAST AFRICA - ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES INCORPORATING A DIRECTORY OF ACTORS ASSISTING VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS This study was funded by Meen met een Missie (people in Mission) from the Netherlands. The thematic focus of the study was the international and national trafficking of women and children for purposes of commercial sexual exploitation and what is being done on prevention, social support, judicial and legal, reintegration and any other innovative interventions. The objectives of the study were to :
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