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Dec
Lessons from emergency cash assistance
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 on the impact of mobile cash transfer during drought emergency response among communities of Lengima and Lekuchula zones of Laisamis Sub County in Marsabit County of Kenya. The
07
Dec
Joining hands for climate action despite disability
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 of property. People are finding it hard to cope with the two extremes,” says Huka Jirimo, 62, the Chairperson for Moyale Persons with Disability Group. Huka was one of 15
24
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
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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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The defining characteristics of Marsabit-the languages we speak, religions & social norms we practice, the splendid cuisine & unique regalia,traditional dances, music & artistic expressions that transcend borders were displayed during this 2nd day of #mltcf2019 . @WilliamsRuto
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