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IMPACT ON THE FAMILY -INTERNATIONAL
— · EIN · impactkenya.org
profile · synthesized from sources

Indigenous rights organization in Kenya that secures communal land rights, advances inclusive policies, and fosters sustainable livelihoods for pastoralist communities. Works with Indigenous peoples in northern Kenya to protect ancestral lands, preserve traditional knowledge, and strengthen community governance. Founded in 2002 to respond to human rights violations affecting Indigenous groups.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Camel Caravan
Social movement mobilizing Indigenous communities to raise awareness about water usage and advocate for restoration of vital water resources
Community Land Summit
Annual convening that brings together Indigenous communities, government agencies, and civil society to discuss land rights, gender equality, climate resilience, and Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC)
Safeguarding Traditional Knowledge
Facilitates community-driven research to document and integrate Indigenous wisdom into land management and conservation practices
Securing Communal Land Rights
Empowers Indigenous communities to convert group ranches to community lands and register former trust lands through legal support and education on land registration processes
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Indigenous Rights & Cultural Preservation Advocacy 3 activities
    • Advocacy for Inclusive Laws and Policies
      Advocates for the development and implementation of inclusive laws and policies that champion Indigenous rights, secure ancestral lands, and promote equitable representation in legal and political frameworks through community-led policy reform.
    • Facilitating Learning Exchanges and Global Relations
      Conducts learning exchanges to empower Indigenous communities and strengthens advocacy capacity, while also bolstering local and global relations to enhance Indigenous learning, representation, and peaceful coexistence.
    • Safeguarding Traditional Knowledge and Wisdom
      Works to safeguard traditional wisdom and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples, embedding it into community progress and cultural preservation efforts.
  • Policy Advocacy & Research for Community Rights 2 activities
    • Developing Advocacy Declarations and Strategies
      Develops and publishes declarations and strategies, such as the Nkutuk e Ngiron Elders Declaration, E.A. Pastoralists Women Forum, Pastoralism Advocacy Strategy 2026 - 2030, Shepherding the Future - Nairobi call to Action, IPLCs Nairobi Declaration, IPLCs Kigali Declaration, and the Kigali Call to Action, to secure pastoralist futures and advocate for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities.
    • Securing Communal Land Rights for Indigenous Peoples
      Supports Indigenous communities in northern Kenya (Laikipia, Samburu, Isiolo, and Marsabit) to secure communal land tenure and rights, including facilitating community litigations on land and environment-related cases and advocating for streamlined formalization processes.
  • Human Rights Advocacy & Monitoring 1 activity
    • Creating Capacity Building Resources
      Develops and provides resources for capacity building, including a FPIC (Free, Prior and Informed Consent) Community brief and manual, a Renewable Energy Manual and toolkit, and a Community-led Grievance and Redress Mechanism (CGRM), related to responsible investments, business, and human rights.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Community-Driven Research for Advocacy
      Facilitates community-driven research to inform advocacy efforts and scale up interventions, and publishes impact reports.
    • Convening Community Land Summits
      Organizes and hosts Community Land Summits, such as the 2023 summit, bringing together over 400 delegates from Indigenous communities and various stakeholders to discuss land rights and related issues.
    • Fostering Sustainable Livelihoods and Ecosystems
      Promotes sustainable livelihoods and ecosystems for Indigenous communities by empowering women, strengthening community institutions, and promoting Indigenous stewardship of natural resources to enhance economic resilience.
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • Alliance for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IP&LCs) for Conservation in Africa Partner — Partners with IMPACT Kenya to amplify Indigenous voices for conservation and rights in Africa.
  • Community Land Action Now Partner — Works with IMPACT Kenya to empower communities to reclaim ancestral lands.
  • Community Landowners Association of Kenya Partner — Collaborates with IMPACT Kenya to address challenges and unite pastoralist communities.
  • County Government of Samburu Partner — Collaborated with IMPACT Kenya to organize the Community Land Summit 2023.
  • ECOSOC Government — Associated with ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council of the United Nations).
  • Jua Kali Centre – Nanyuki Partner — Local center in Nanyuki associated with IMPACT Kenya’s operations.
  • Karionga Village Partner — Community partner in land rights and cultural preservation initiatives.
  • Karionga Village Partner — Local community partner in Nanyuki, Kenya
  • Karionga Village Partner — Local community partner in northern Kenya where IMPACT Kenya implements programs.
  • NGO Source Partner — Has an Equivalency Determination on file with NGO Source.
  • National Lands Commission Government — Entered into a memorandum of understanding with IMPACT to support nationwide ratification of community land.
  • PARAAN Partner — Collaborates with IMPACT Kenya to protect Indigenous land and resource rights in northern rangelands.
  • PARAAN Alliance Partner — Collaborated with IMPACT Kenya to organize the Community Land Summit 2023.