When drought swept across Marsabit County in 2022, the toll was catastrophic. In the villages of Antut and Qoloba in Moyale Sub-county, entire livestock herds ...
AwardsNo. 1 Best NGO in Climate Change in WASH in Kenya
WHAT WE DO
Disaster Risk Reduction
Peace and Governance
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Livelihoods
Education
ANNOUNCEMENT
TRANSITION OF FATHER IBRAHIM RACHO, PACIDA BOARD MEMBER
We are deeply saddened to announce the transition of Father Ibrahim Racho, a devoted servant of God and PACIDA Board Member who selflessly served communities in Marsabit and across the country.
We honour this servant leader who lifted many through his indelible acts of compassion and life of service. His impact will continue to shine in the lives he touched.
May the Lord assuage the pain of all his family members and give them strength to bear this loss.
Rest in peace, Father.
Patrick Katelo
CEO
PACIDA
IMPACT STORIES
Kurfa Umuro Katelo, a 35-year-old resident of Malabot Centre in Marsabit County, lives with her family of five Chari village, North Horr, Marsabit County. This ...
As part of his introductory visit to PACIDA and Malteser International (MI) projects, the newly appointed MI Country Director, Manuel Lackmaier, was joined by PACIDA’s ...
After five consecutive failed rainy seasons, Kenya experienced heavy rains that brought devastating floods between October and December 2023. Damage to agriculture, livestock, and disruption ...
Cash Transfer-Bridging the food gap Kame Mamo Dido, is a 32-year-old widow and a mother of 5 children. Her youngest child is barely 9 months ...
Thomas Edison, the great innovator behind the bulb, said: There’s a way to do it better. Find it! In its work with communities, PACIDA knew ...
Marsabit-Kenya: Seen as the worlds’ worst migratory pests, desert locust swarms descended in Marsabit, decimating crops and devouring grazing land, subsequently affecting the source of ...
How Village Savings and Loans Concept is transforming businesses in Marsabit, Kenya Standing in front of her small mud retail-shop, Halima Adan, stares at her ...
Jaldesa, Marsabit-Kenya: The front yard of Fatuma Molu’s home is a hive of activity. To the center left, green leafy kales sprout from a kitchen ...
“We expect to harvest 60 bales of hay per acre from the rehabilitated rangeland. We are reaping double benefit by selling a kilo of grass ...
“My life has stabilized significantly since the cash support activity began. I have paid my debts and I am able to buy food and water ...
A public forum on climate change and adaptation was recently held in Marsabit town bringing together various self-help groups, local and county authorities, religious groups ...
Local communities in northern Kenya are adapting to climate change through different approaches in order to mitigate its harmful effects demonstrated most visibly through frequent ...
I have witnessed several distinctive changes in climate over the years. The droughts are extremely harsh while the rainy seasons come with flooding and destruction ...
A monitoring visit conducted on 5th of November 2019 by partners Concern Worldwide, European Commission ECHO, Pastoralist Integrated Support Programme (PISP), ACTED and PACIDA provided key ...
Learning is more effective and meaningful when learners can make use of a wider variety of scholastic equipment that enhance quality of instruction as well ...
At PACIDA, we believe cash offers several advantages over other forms of humanitarian aid. It is cost effective, often leads to a better use of ...
“We the warring communities living in Marsabit County, particularly the two major communities, remain eternally grateful for the tremendous assistance in terms of trainings on ...
Pastoralist Community Initiative and Development Assistance (PACIDA) and other humanitarian agencies within Marsabit County are using cash transfer interventions, as an alternative or a complement ...
With literacy levels standing at 26.2% in Marsabit County, PACIDA in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and other like minded actors supports education interventions ...
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Breaking News!
PACIDA Awarded The Best NGO In Environment And Climate Change, And WASH
We are pleased to share some very good news! PACIDA has this evening been awarded in two categories in the inaugural NGO Awards 2024:
(i) Best in Environment and Climate Change
(ii) Best in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
The colourful event turned out to be a crowning for PACIDA as it was the ONLY NGO THAT WON IN TWO CATEGORIES.
“These awards are dedicated to the communities that we partner with; our donors and partners who believe in our vision of delivering lasting impact and our Board and staff who always go the extra mile working with people in the most hidden corners of the country,” said Patrick Katelo, the CEO of PACIDA.
“These two awards will invigorate our passion and commitment to do more. Being awarded in such a competitive process is a befitting reward for our impactful work,” said Dr Adano Wario, the Chairperson of PACIDA.
We thank every person who voted for PACIDA. Your vote earned us these awards.
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