What We Do

Education Equity for Girls

We address barriers limiting girls’ access to education in pastoralist communities, including poverty, early marriage, increased exposure to gender based violence and gender inequality.

Focus areas:

  • Scholarships and learning materials
  • Menstrual health and WASH support
  • Mentorship and life skills
  • Community engagement to support girls’ education
  • Strengthening parental role in adolescents’ education
  • Improve teaching and learning environment in primary and secondary schools

    • Outcome Focus

  • Improved school retention
  • Reduced dropout
  • Increased transition to secondary education

    • Women and Youth Economic Empowerment

    We strengthen economic resilience by supporting women and youth with practical livelihood and entrepreneurship opportunities.

    Focus areas:

  • Entrepreneurship and business training
  • Financial literacy and VICOBA strengthening
  • Climate-smart agriculture and market
    • linkages

    Outcome focus:

  • Improved household income
  • Reduced vulnerability
  • Increased economic participation

    • Community Health Systems Strengthening

    We improve access to essential health services in geographically isolated communities.

    Focus areas:

  • Community health worker support
  • Health education and awareness
  • Maternal, adolescent, and reproductive
  • HIV, nutrition, and WASH integration

    • Outcome focus:

  • Improved service uptake and healthier communities.

    • Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability

    We support communities to adapt to climate-related challenges affecting livelihoods and wellbeing.

    Focus areas:

  • Climate-smart agriculture
  • Tree planting and environmental conservation
  • Water conservation initiatives
  • Community climate adaptation strategies

    Outcome focus:

  • Improved resilience, food security, and environmental sustainability.

    • Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls

    We work with communities to prevent gender-based violence and harmful social norms.

    Focus areas:

  • Community awareness and advocacy
  • Engagement of men and boys
  • Collaboration with traditional leaders
  • Strengthening community protection systems

    Outcome focus:

  • Safer environments and improved protection for women and girls.