Pastoralist women are diversifying livelihoods with beekeeping; low-footprint enterprises that build resilience, improve nutrition, and create market opportunities. A practical, inspiring look at how groups are making it work. Across rangelands and drylands, pastoralist women are leading an agricultural renaissance; not by planting fields, but by working with nature in smart, low-impact ways. Two activities…
In the heart of Marsabit County, where electricity is often scarce and unreliable, the Karare Women Dairy and Marketing Cooperative faced a critical challenge: keeping milk fresh between the village collection point and distant markets. Recognizing this hurdle, Pastoralists Peoples’ Initiative (PPI) provided the cooperative with a robust electric generator; transforming the way these women…
PPI is a grassroots NGO championing the rights and development of pastoralist communities in Kenya. We work to amplify the voices of marginalized groups through advocacy, participatory development, and strategic partnerships. We’re looking for a committed and detail-oriented Accountant to manage our financial operations and support transparency and impact in our work. Key Responsibilities Maintain…
Project at a Glance Funding: Global Green Grant Fund (GGF) & Tsadik Foundation Location: Merigo & Nasunguyo Cultural Women’s Farm (5-acre plot) in Loglogo Ward Key Outcomes to Date: Cleared and tilled a 5-acre field Renovated a 100,000-liter masonry water tank and repaired broken pipes Installed greenhouse, drip irrigation piping, and connected to a local…
Project at a Glance Location: Rendille communities (Marsabit & Samburu counties) Lead Partner: Pastoralist Peoples’ Initiative (PPI) with support from The Christensen Fund Primary Components: Capacity-building activities for 32 grassroots women’s organizations Inclusive community forums and “Conversation Circles” on land registration and cultural budget planning Documentation of indigenous knowledge (herbal practices, seed varieties) Full logistical…
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…
