Environmental Conservation

Environmental Conservation



Climate change is worsening an already unprecedented scarcity of resources, including water and arable land in some of the world's most volatile and impoverished regions. Environmental degradation most strongly impacts vulnerable communities, primarily because these places lack the coping mechanisms that normally protect lives and livelihoods.

Wajir Initiative Network is committed to helping the pastoralist communities in Wajir County address and adapt to environmental changes. Our programs increase access to clean energy, manage limited water supplies, and teach farmers to protect their land.

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Education

Wajir Initiative Network seeks to empower and motivate young girls through education to become agents of change and to break the cycle of destructive cultural practices in Kenya, such as

Children and Youth

Children growing up surrounded by poverty, conflicts or in the aftermath of disaster have high risks and their choices are limited. As young people mature, the decisions they make have an enormous impact on their families, their communities and our world. When disaster strikes, young children are especially vulnerable to developing emotional and social problems that can jeopardize their futures That's why giving children and youth the right support at this most critical time is essential to building tomorrow’s strong and productive communities.

Healthcare

Our work to build healthy communities, families and individuals is at the heart of Wajir Initiative Network's vision for social change. By partnering with a range of partners, from village health committees to government agencies, we help build the means to improve