Turkana Mission of Marcy

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humanitarian organisation serving vulnarable community in Turkana

Kenya · Humanitarian

🪙 0 Grant Koins · 🏆 Rank #95 Kenya

- Launched community-led livelihood projects in Turkana including drip irrigation, groundnut farming, and livestock value chains to move families from food aid to self-sufficiency - Supported women and youth groups with entrepreneurship training, VSLAs, and start-up grants to generate sustainable income - Partnered with local groups to promote climate-smart agriculture, water harvesting, and renewable energy solutions like solar adoption in host communities - Implemented peacebuilding and resource management initiatives to reduce conflict and strengthen community resilience in pastoralist areas - Mobilized community participation in conservation efforts, including turning invasive Prosopis into briquettes for clean energy and green jobs - Reached thousands of households in Turkana with food security and income support, helping reduce dependence on humanitarian aid - Increased agricultural production through 65-acre drip irrigation schemes and groundnut farming, providing reliable food for 150+ households and creating market linkages - Empowered women through group enterprises and financial inclusion, leading to stronger savings, household income, and community cohesion - Created green jobs for youth and refugees through sustainable enterprises like briquette production and leather value chains - Built resilience to drought and climate shocks by promoting water security, alternative livelihoods, and local disaster preparedness