About Us
A Few Words
About Us
We aim to address the multifaceted challenges faced by small-scale farmers in Kenya. This includes:
- Climate vulnerability
- Food insecurity
- Water scarcity
- increased poverty and malnutrition
This is achieved through promoting climate resilient agricultural practices, efficient water management, strengthening economic opportunities for vulnerable populations and introducing nutrition-sensitive agricultural approaches
Our Mission
To enhance the adaptive capacity of smallholder farmers through sustainable agriculture, improved water access, financial inclusion, and nutrition-sensitive practices.
Our Vision
A climate-resilient Kenya where every household is food-secure and economically empowered.
What Inspires Us
Problem Statement
Kenya has arid and semi-arid regions that face persistent food insecurity, water scarcity, and declining agricultural productivity due to the adverse effects of climate change. This has made traditional rain-fed agriculture unsustainable, leading to increased poverty and malnutrition among vulnerable populations. The situation is exacerbated by inadequate knowledge on climate adaptation, limited market access, and weak water management infrastructure which has lead to lack of access to clean water.
With 87% of the population being reliant on agriculture for a living, these issues require to be addressed to improve the well being of these communities.
Our Alignment
Big 4 Agenda
We align with the Big 4 Agenda which focuses on Food and Nutrition Security
UN SDGs
SDG 2: Zero hunger
SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
SDG 13: Climate action
Kitui County Integrated Development Plan
(CIDP 2023-2029)
Focuses on food security, poverty reduction and climate resilience
Kenya Climate-Smart Agriculture Strategy
Aims to sustainably increase agricultural productivity and incomes while adapting to and building resilience to climate change
Our Activities
How We Make Our Impact
FARMing
Capacity-building and organizational empowerment of smallholder farmers with focus on youth, women and farmer organizations in the community on adaptive agricultural practices, technologies, and approaches. Together with provision of quality seeds and tools
Water security
Promote on-farm water harvesting technologies such as farm ponds, water pans, retention ditches to collect and store rainwater for farming and domestic use and promote simple greywater recycling systems for irrigation and household use
Economic empowerment
Set up savings schemes and leverage partnerships within the food system to strengthen financial support.
Enable value addition, and enhance farmers’ participation in profitable and
sustainable agricultural markets.
nutrition
Training households on establishing and managing diverse kitchen gardens using locally available materials and water-efficient practices. Providing seed kits for nutrient-dense crops and offering training on safe food preparation, preservation and proper nutrition.
