Impact Highlights (2019–2024)
70+ Community Information Facilitators
Trained over 70 community information and data facilitators across Marsabit, building local capacity for community-led research and development initiatives.
First Ever Summer School
Hosted the first Summer School on Drylands Resilience in the Horn of Africa, bringing together researchers, practitioners, and community leaders.
1,400+ Pastoralists Supported
Enabled over 1,400 pastoralists in fodder production and rangeland restoration, boosting livelihood resilience and sustainability.
Policy Influence
Shaped local and regional policies on mobility, land use, and early warning systems, ensuring pastoralist inclusion in governance.
Young Scholar Mentorship
Guided young researchers studying nutrition, adaptation, and traditional knowledge to nurture future dryland experts.
Our Reach and Impact
70+
Community Facilitators
1,400+
Pastoralists Reached
3
Counties Impacted
12+
Research Publications
20+
Young Scholars Mentored
5+
Policy Briefs
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