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NABWANI ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCARE INTERVENTION PROJECT (NEHLIP)

· EIN · nehcip.wordpress.com
profile · synthesized from sources

NEHCIP is a Kenyan non-governmental organization working to improve the living standards of the rural poor and marginalized communities in Western Kenya. They focus on sustainable agriculture, water and sanitation, HIV/AIDS awareness and support, economic empowerment for women and youth, and environmental conservation. The organization also advocates for governance and policy change.

named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

Advocacy on Governance and Policy Change
Advocates for policy changes and educates communities on their rights, particularly regarding land ownership.
Community Sensitization Programme
Holds community meetings, focused discussions, and linkage meetings with government officials to educate on land rights and ownership.
Economic Empowerment of Women and Youth
Supports women and youth through various initiatives to improve their economic standing, including training in bio-intensive farming and land rights education.
Environmental Conservation
Engages in activities aimed at preserving and improving the natural environment.
HIV/AIDS Awareness and Support
Conducts awareness campaigns to reduce new HIV/AIDS infections, provides support to people living with HIV/AIDS, and offers parenting for health talks and forms health clubs in schools.
Livelihood Options and Energy Situation Survey
Conducts surveys to assess livelihood options and energy situations in communities to inform future projects.
Sustainable Agriculture
Educates farmers on improved farming practices, soil fertility, crop diversification, household food security, and agro-forestry.
Water and Sanitation
Promotes access to clean and safe water and sanitation facilities, focusing on storage, ground recharge, and aquifer utilization.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Smallholder Agricultural Support Services 1 activity
    • Agricultural Training and Food Security Programs
      Provides training on better farming practices, soil conservation, and bio-intensive farming to over 10,000 farmers in Western Kenya. The organization also supports farmers with plantlets and provides nutritional food crops, dairy goats, and soya to vulnerable populations.
  • Grassroots Advocacy & Civic Engagement 1 activity
    • Community Sensitization and Advocacy for Land Rights
      Implements community sensitization programs in Kakamega County through meetings, focus discussions, and distribution of materials to educate on land rights and constitutional provisions, including linkage meetings with government officials.
  • Community-Led Tree Planting & Environmental Stewardship 1 activity
    • Environmental Conservation through Tree Planting
      Plants trees in collaboration with local authorities and private sector partners, having planted 8,639 trees to date.
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Education 1 activity
    • HIV/AIDS Awareness and Sexual Reproductive Health Education
      Educates over 23,610 people, including 14,300 youths, on HIV/AIDS prevention and encourages testing. The organization also facilitates discussions on sexual reproductive health issues with young people and families to reduce early pregnancies.
  • Integrated Community Development Initiatives 1 activity
    • Livelihood and Energy Situation Surveys
      Conducts surveys to assess livelihood options and energy situations in specific wards, such as Namamali Ward in Mumias, Kenya.
  • Clean Water Infrastructure Development 1 activity
    • Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Infrastructure and Education
      Develops and improves access to clean water sources by protecting springs, digging shallow wells, and drilling boreholes, providing clean drinking water to 25,000 people. The organization also conducts water quality testing and forms health clubs in schools to promote sanitation.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children
      Offers education support to orphans and vulnerable children, including street children and those born out of wedlock. It also provides social support such as shelter, food, and clothing to guardian grandmothers caring for HIV/AIDS orphans.
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • ACT-Changia Rasili Mali Facility Partner — Coordinated a bio-intensive farming training program organized by NEHCIP.
  • ACT-Changia Rasili Mali Facility Partner — Coordinated and facilitated NEHCIP’s agricultural training and community sensitization programs.
  • Department for International Development Funder — Funded NEHCIP’s community sensitization and agricultural training programs through the ACT-Changia Rasili Mali Facility.
  • Department of International Development Funder — Funded a bio-intensive farming training program organized by NEHCIP.
  • District Forest Officer Partner — Collaborated with NEHCIP on tree planting initiatives for environmental conservation.
  • Duke Nicholas School’s African Environment Initiative Partner — Partnered with NEHCIP for a fundraising event to support its programs.
  • Duke University African Environment Initiative Partner — Hosted a fundraiser event in support of NEHCIP and sent an intern to support a needs assessment project.
  • Duke University department of environment Partner — Collaborated with NEHCIP through student-led initiatives and fundraising efforts.
  • K.A.L.R.O Partner — Collaborated with NEHCIP staff to conduct an agricultural training exercise for farmers in Kakamega County.
  • K.A.L.R.O. Partner — Collaborated with NEHCIP to deliver agricultural training to farmers in Kakamega County.
  • Mumias Sugar Company Partner — Collaborated with NEHCIP on tree planting initiatives for environmental conservation.
  • Njaa Marufuku Kenya (NMK) Project Partner — Collaborated with NEHCIP on a food security program to support farmers in planting diverse food crops.
  • PayPal Partner — Payment platform used to process monetary donations.
  • Swedish Embassy Funder — Funded an exposure tour for smallholder farmers to Kebatu Farm through the ACT-Changia Rasili Mali Facility.