Community In Action Institute (CIAI) is a non-governmental organization based in Western Kenya with public health programs, research and emergency response.

It was officially registered in Kenya in June 2021 governed by a Board of directors with diversified skills and expertise. CIAI aims to improve the health and economic status of Kenyan people through disease prevention and economic empowerment of the target population. CIAI draws its capacity to do this from a pool of experienced and dedicated technical staff of trainers, public health experts, project officers, M and E staff, research, finance and administrative staff under the leadership of competent management committee. This is further strengthened through strong collaboration and technical support from various local and international stakeholders.

CIAI has gained its valuable experience working in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health and other GOK departments in partnership with various local and international partners for the implementation of diversified public health projects and research activities. The projects include the social marketing of various health and hygiene products.

CIAI has a research department evaluating the health and economic impact of various interventions, health products and technologies. CIAI responds to emergency such as the COVID-19 pandemic and flood and has an OVC department providing scholarships and psychosocial support. Since 2020 CIAI has been key partner supporting the Ministry of Health with COVID-19 response, advisory services and COVID-19 vaccination outreaches among activities.