Safari Doctors was registered as a community-based organization in Lamu, Kenya in 2015. The dedicated team of 9 staff and medical volunteers work tirelessly to provide healthcare services where otherwise there would be none.

The indigenous Aweer and Bajuni communities number around 20,000 people and live within the archipelago and on the mainland near the border with Somalia. Neglect and insecurity continue to impede their right to access healthcare.

Each month, the team sets sail in a boat loaded with medicines and conducts mobile clinics across at least 8 villages. Together with regular outreach work, the team reaches up to 800 patients a month. In these communities, child immunizations are up, skin conditions are down, communicable diseases have halved, double the number of expectant mothers are attending antenatal appointments, and demand for family planning has tripled.

Safari Doctors’ mission is to provide affordable and appropriate healthcare to marginalized communities in Lamu County. The vision is to have thriving communities in remote settings, with adequate access to affordable health solutions and improved livelihoods.

As parts of its holistic approach to community health and well-being, Safari Doctors also cares for hundreds of animals during its outreach work. The veterinary services they provide include: vaccinations, parasite treatment and prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and emergency care. Their vet also carries out community education sessions on animal health and welfare.