Why Climate Financing Matters — Especially for People of African Descent
Climate change is not just an environmental issue; it’s a deeply human one. For people of African descent...
We are a non-profit organization committed to building climate-resilient communities and advancing sustainable development across Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs).
Through innovative, community-led approaches, we empower vulnerable populations to adapt to the impacts of climate change, enhance their livelihoods, and protect their natural resources.
Our work focuses on strengthening local capacities, promoting climate-smart agriculture, improving access to clean water, and fostering inclusive development that leaves no one behind. Guided by sustainability, equity, and resilience, we envision a future where communities in Kenya’s ASAL regions thrive in harmony with their environment.
Empowering agro-pastoralist communities with innovative, climate- resilient agricultural practices and diverse income sources to ensure sustainable livelihoods.
Promoting equitable participation and benefits for women, youth, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups in sustainable development initiatives.
Delivering climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions through adaptive infrastructure, nature-based approaches, and community education, supported by robust policies.
Strengthening local governance, mobilizing finance, and engaging in global cooperation to enhance natural resource management and disaster resilience.
Mitigating climate-driven conflicts through adaptive strategies, equitable resource management, and integrated policies to foster resilience in fragile regions.
Integrating indigenous wisdom and cultural heritage into climate resilience strategies through technology, equitable policies, and community-led partnerships.
As we look ahead to COP30, ODA stands committed to amplifying the voices of ASAL communities and driving climate solutions that are locally grounded and globally impactful.
Through collaborative implementation, continuous learning, and adaptive scaling, we drive sustainable, climate-resilient development across Kenya’s ASALs.
We begin by listening to and learning from communities in Kenya’s ASALs to understand their unique challenges, priorities, and capacities.
We co-create solutions with communities and partners, integrating local knowledge with global expertise.
We roll out tailored, evidence-based programs focused on climate resilience, livelihoods, and sustainability.
We monitor, evaluate, and learn from our work, using insights to improve and expand impact.
Everyday, we put major efforts in promoting climate-smart sustainable livelihoods; empowering women, youth and persons with disabilities to participate in climate action and decision-making processes; improving access to clean water and sanitation facilities; and, preserving cultural heritage in the face of climate change.
Every story shared from Kenya’s ASAL regions is a call for solidarity, action, and hope. As droughts deepen and livelihoods vanish, now is the time to act.
Climate change is not just an environmental issue; it’s a deeply human one. For people of African descent...
In the sun-scorched landscapes of Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), climate change has a face. It’s the...