Climate change has turned pastoralist lands into battlegrounds for survival. Erratic rainfall, desertification, and dwindling pastureland threaten both people and livestock. But where others see crisis, the Pastoralist Peoples’ Initiative (PPI) sees opportunity. Through the GreenGrant Fund (GGF), PPI is building community-led solutions that nourish both people and land. What the GreenGrant Fund Supports Results…
In communities where conflict and disconnection have strained social bonds, sports can be a powerful force for unity. The Pastoralist Peoples’ Initiative (PPI) used this strategy to launch Football for Peace, a groundbreaking tournament in Loglogo that honored fallen community chiefs while empowering youth. Tournament Highlights Community Reactions The event provided a rare opportunity for…
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains a hidden crisis in many pastoralist communities due to silence, stigma, and lack of reporting mechanisms. To address this, the Pastoralist Peoples’ Initiative (PPI), with support from SWT, conducted a baseline survey on GBV in Loglogo Ward. The findings are both sobering and essential for change. Key Findings Community Impact By…
Access to culturally appropriate reproductive health services remains a major challenge for indigenous women in northern Kenya. In remote Rendille communities, taboos, distance from clinics, and a lack of culturally-sensitive services often deny women basic reproductive rights. In 2024, PPI launched a reproductive health knowledge project with support from the Seventh Generation Fund to change…
In 2024, the Pastoralist Peoples’ Initiative (PPI) hosted the first-ever Rendille Food and Cultural Festival in northern Kenya, a milestone event that gathered over 3,000 local community members. The festival was not merely a celebration;it was an act of resilience, a declaration of cultural dignity, and a strategic investment in indigenous knowledge systems. Supported by…
In the arid lands of northern Kenya, land is more than property – it’s the foundation of identity, survival, and cultural continuity. For decades, pastoralist women in these regions have been sidelined from decisions regarding land ownership and resource management. But this narrative is changing, thanks to the Rendille Grassroots Women Support Project led by…