CURRENT STORIES
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Oct
Galla goat breed to boost resilience
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 cycles of drought in East Africa. Along the border of Kenya and Ethiopia, communities of Dassanach are reshaping their adaptation strategy by embracing a unique breed of goats that is
27
Sep
Public participation for climate change adaptation
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 and residents of Marsabit town. The event enabled various stakeholders in Marsabit County of Kenya to come together and discuss pertinent issues relating to drought and climate change adaptation. In
03
Sep
Drought relief through cash support
“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 form my family,” says Roba Wario (28) who is one of the beneficiaries of emergency cash transfer to vulnerable and drought-affected communities of Marsabit County of Kenya. Roba is a
13
Aug
Giving livestock a lifeline during drought
“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 seeds at 1,000 Kenya Shillings (10 US Dollars) while a bale of hay weighing 8kg is sold at 300 Kenya Shillings,” says Fatuma, chairperson of Jaldesa Sauti Moja fodder production
24
Jun
Emergency assistance to drought-affected communities
PACIDA has embarked on a coordinated emergency response programme reaching drought-affected communities in Marsabit County with life-saving interventions and mitigating the harsh effects of drought and scarcity of water and food. “We are on the ground, our emergency response teams are providing food, water, cash support and mobilizing other stakeholders to join in the efforts.
OUR PROGRAMS
Livelihoods Initiative
PACIDA is committed to enhancing communities livelihood including livestock, pastoral and livestock-based livelihoods in terms of increasing production and productivity
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Each person on Earth requires at least 20 to 50 liters of clean, safe water a day for drinking, cooking
Disaster Risk Reduction
Drought, floods, conflict and other natural disasters have been frequent occurrences in most parts of Marsabit. The threat of drought-related
Education Initiative
“We would like our girls to go to school and learn; obtain an education and in future be able to
Peace and Governance
Without peaceful co-existence among different communities and without enforcement of law and order, equality and equity, disaster resilience building initiatives
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