ADS-North Rift Region

Happy 62nd Jamhuri Day, Kenya! 🇰🇪

Today, we honor the courage, resilience, and unity that shaped our nation.
At ADS North Rift, we continue walking alongside communities as they build livelihoods, strengthen peace, and create opportunities for a brighter tomorrow.
May our independence keep inspiring growth, dignity, and hope for all.

Meet Agnes, the chair of Rokocho Kamamu Self Help Group, who turned her FOSECCA(Food Security and Climate Change Adaptation) training into real change. After learning about agro-ecology, crop diversification, and soil conservation, she immediately applied the practices on her own farm in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
Today, her fields are a beautiful mix of nyota beans, fruits, groundnuts, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, and leafy vegetables, all grown in ways that protect the soil and boost resilience.
Her neighbours are learning from her example, and her family is already enjoying the benefits of healthier soil and better harvests.

Agnes shows that empowered farmers strengthen entire communities. 🌾💛 FOSECCA is implemented in partnership with DanChurchAid and Bread for the World.

In Asilong Sub-Location, Suam Ward, the FOSECCA(Food Security and Climate Change Adaptation) project brings community members and cooperative officers together to strengthen the understanding of functional and accountable Community-Based Organizations.
Through shared learning, participants shape pathways for improved governance, access to opportunities, and climate-smart action.
The foundation laid here reflects the power of organized communities in driving sustainable food systems.

Strong structures create strong outcomes.
Community groups in West Pokot gain the tools needed to champion food security and climate adaptation from within. 🌾💚 In partnership with DanChurchAid and Bread for the World.

Hello December!
As we enter the final chapter of the year, we celebrate the strength and resilience of our communities.
May this month open doors to new opportunities, renewed commitment, and shared progress.

Let’s continue building a future filled with dignity, compassion, and sustainable growth—together.
Happy New Month! ✨

The peace meeting in the Soba region brought together residents from the Mombwo–Soba cluster for a powerful learning moment.
What began as a fun knotting game gradually opened space for dialogue, each rope twist revealing stories, concerns, and a shared desire for harmony.
By the time the last knot was tied, new friendships had formed, misunderstandings had softened, and the community agreed:
Peace is a collective investment, and everyone has a role to play.

The journey to lasting peace in Nandi County continues!
Through games, dialogue, and shared experiences, communities are discovering new ways to resolve conflict with understanding and respect.
ADS North Rift is proud to walk alongside these champions of peace.

The Owesho Self Help group in Masol Ward completed a successful green gram harvest under the FOSECCA(Food Security and Climate Change Adaptation) project. Their hard work came together, baskets emptied, pods sorted, and clean seeds gathered into one abundant pile.
This harvest is a major milestone. It strengthens seed banking efforts, ensures farmers have quality seeds next season, and boosts local food security.
For the women of Owesho, every handful lifted represents dedication, teamwork, and hope for an even better harvest year.

Owesho celebrates a plentiful green gram harvest, clean, sorted, and ready for seed banking. A strong step toward food-secure communities.In partnership with DanChurchAid and Bread for the world

The sun rose over Turkana South and Aroo as women and youth leaders gathered in classrooms, discussing the best ways to anticipate drought risks. They reviewed contingency plans and shared ideas on community safety. By the end of the day, every participant carried home more than knowledge; they carried hope and tools to make a difference.
Preparedness is power! 🌟The ERYWAS (Empowering Resilience through Youth and Women-Led Action for Sustainable Drought Preparedness) project is training youth and women in Turkana to lead their communities in drought response. Each plan made, each skill learned, strengthens the future of these resilient communities. Together, they are turning challenges into opportunities!

Soetgaa Self-Help Group, through FOSECCA(Food Security and Climate Change Adaptation) training, learned how to construct raised sheds to dry and store bulb onions safely.
Working side by side, they built a structure that now protects their hard-earned harvest from moisture and pests.
What began as a challenge became a powerful lesson in unity, innovation, and climate resilience.
Small changes create lasting impact.
Raised sheds help farmers reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen their livelihoods.
The Soetgaa Self-Help Group is showing how simple climate adaptations can secure food and income for entire communities. 🌾💚
In partnership with DanChurchAid and Bread for the World

Kamelil farmers in Tindiret are embracing compost manure training as a key pathway to healthier soils and climate-resilient farming. By learning how organic waste transforms into nutrient-rich manure, communities strengthen food security and safeguard their environment.

The Food Security and Climate Change Adaptation (FOSECCA ) project continues to nurture knowledge that reduces farm expenses, restores degraded soils, and empowers households with sustainable, long-term solutions.
When farmers invest in the land, the land invests back in them. 🌿 In partnership with DanChurchAid and Bread for the World.

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Meet Agnes, the chair of Rokocho Kamamu Self Help Group, who turned her FOSECCA(Food Security and Climate Change Adaptation) training into real change. After learning about agro-ecology, crop diversification, and soil conservation, she immediately applied the practices on her own farm in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
Today, her fields are a beautiful mix of nyota beans, fruits, groundnuts, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, and leafy vegetables, all grown in ways that protect the soil and boost resilience.
Her neighbours are learning from her example, and her family is already enjoying the benefits of healthier soil and better harvests.

Agnes shows that empowered farmers strengthen entire communities. 🌾💛 FOSECCA is implemented in partnership with DanChurchAid and Bread for the World.

During our peace-building meeting in the Songhor Cluster, Kamenjeiwa community members took part in the knotting game, a fun yet meaningful reminder that cooperation and patience can untangle even the toughest challenges.

Through the Western Kenya Peace Initiative, we continue creating spaces where laughter, learning, and unity guide the path to lasting peace.

The Kapkawa Farmers Group engages in the Community-Based Microfinance model, creating an environment where members learn to manage resources together and strengthen cooperative bonds. 🌾✨
This collective process helps farmers build stronger group structures, become more confident in decision-making, and support each other’s growth.
Through these interactions, the community becomes more cohesive and better prepared for long-term development.

Community-Based Microfinance is important because it enables farmers to control their financial future, encouraging savings, improving access to small loans, and building resilience from within the community. 🌱💚