About Us
Who We Are
We are ADEPS: leading change and HIV awareness in Kenya’s rural communities.
We Continue Building Communities
ADEPS, a Kenyan grassroots non-profit founded with a mission to raise HIV awareness, is committed to enhancing living conditions in rural areas. Working hand in hand with the most marginalized communities, we focus on child education, vocational training, and lifestyle improvement programs. Our commitment is to build strong, vibrant, and cohesive communities—a vision initiated by our founder, Churchill Butalia.
“We aim to build strong, vibrant, and cohesive communities.” – Churchill
Transforming Tragedy into Triumph:
Churchill Butalia, driven by personal loss during Kenya’s 1998 HIV/AIDS crisis, became a catalyst for change. Frustrated by the lack of information and driven by tragedy, he founded The Alliance for Development and Population Services, collaborating with health professionals and the government to comprehend and prevent the disease’s spread. Today, as a guiding force behind ADEPS, Churchill is committed to empowering and uplifting communities, with a focus on awareness, education, and holistic development in rural Kenyan areas.
Meet Our Team
B.S. Churchill
Programme
Coordinator Director
MR. L. Benson
Vice
Chairperson
MS. K. Diana
Performance
Officer
M.S. Saphan
Programmes
Officer
S.A. Allan
Organisational
Development
O.A. Kavaya
Administration
Officer
MS. Mirriam
Financial
Controlled
Mrs.H. Boge
Field Projects
Assistant
Our Vision For The Future
At ADEPS, we dream of a Kenya where communities thrive, free from diseases and poverty. We are committed to empowering all with the knowledge and tools for a brighter, hopeful future.
Our History
1998
In 1998, Kenya experienced a surge in HIV/AIDS cases that affected the countryside. During this period, Churchill tragically lost two siblings and several other family members.
The lack of information about the disease led people to attribute it to witchcraft. The crisis resulted in numerous children being orphaned.
2002
Frustrated by the confusion and inadequate information surrounding HIV/AIDS, Churchill decided to take action.
He assembled meetings with health professionals across the country, seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the virus and explore strategies for preventing its spread.
2005
In 2005, ADEPS initiated its first project by partnering with the National Control Council of Kenya to launch Advocacy and Prevention of HIV and AIDS.
2009
Orphans and Vulnerable Children Support program was launched, initiating fundraising effort to provide food, clothing for children.
In 2009, Noah’s Academy was established with the collaborative efforts of Village Books Builders.
2010
TheWomen’s Empowerment program was launched, to address the increasing challenge faced by widows who had lost their partners to HIV/AIDs, leaving them without source of income to support their families.
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2012
2012, The Kenyan country and villages saw an Increase in communicable diseases such as Malaria, typhoids and water born diseases.
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2016
To address the poor living conditions and inadequate hygiene practices; the main causes of the spread of waterborne diseases, The Environmental Protection and Improvement Project was launched.
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2021-2022
With the assistance of ACD Agency for Cultural Diplomacy and The Netherlands Educational Group, The Social Innovation and Creative Industries project was established to tackle the challenges of increasing unemployment in Kenya. Its main objective was to bridge the skills gap, enabling people to become self-reliant.