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CENTRE FOR INTEGRATED URBAN DEVELOPMENT(CIUD)
— · EIN · cidikenya.org
profile · synthesized from sources

Community Integrated Development Initiative (CIDI-KE) is a Kenya-based community-based organization founded in 2015. It focuses on empowering coastal communities through initiatives in fisheries governance, post-harvest loss reduction, ecosystem restoration, and dignified livelihoods. The organization works to promote sustainable marine resource management and adapt to climate change.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Community-Based Fisheries Governance
Empowering Beach Management Units (BMUs) within Joint Co-Management Areas (JCMAs) to lead inclusive, transparent decision-making processes, align policies, build local capacity, and support regulatory compliance for equitable access to marine resources.
Dignified Livelihoods
Empowering coastal communities through inclusive, stakeholder-led livelihood programs that promote dignity, equity, and resilience by advancing skills development, market access, value chain integration, social protection, and gender inclusion.
Ecosystem Restoration
Rehabilitating degraded coastal and marine habitats such as mangroves, coral reefs, and shorelines, strengthening local stewardship, and integrating traditional ecological knowledge to protect biodiversity.
Post-Harvest Loss Reduction
Initiatives aimed at reducing losses after fish are caught to improve food security and economic outcomes for coastal communities.
Youth Empowerment for Marine Conservation
Empowering youth as future stewards of marine conservation through school-based education, interactive outreach, and youth-led sustainability initiatives.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Conservation 2 activities
    • Coastal and marine ecosystem restoration
      Restores degraded coastal ecosystems including mangroves, coral reefs, and shorelines, integrating traditional ecological knowledge into rehabilitation efforts.
    • Development of marine conservation strategies and plans
      Contributed to the development of Marine Protected Area management plans and the Coral Reef and Seagrass Conservation Strategy for Kenya.
  • Biodiversity & Environmental Research Monitoring 1 activity
    • Data management for fisheries governance
      Oversees data collection, validation, and analysis of fish catch and socio-economic data to inform and support sustainable fisheries governance.
  • Vocational and Life Skills Training 1 activity
    • Inclusive livelihood development
      Implements stakeholder-led livelihood programs that promote economic diversification through skills development, market access, and value chain integration, with a focus on gender inclusion.
  • Organizational Operations & Management Support 1 activity
    • Project financial management
      Oversees project budgets, prepares financial reports, and maintains expenditure records in compliance with donor and organizational standards.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Community-based fisheries governance
      Strengthens local fisheries governance by empowering Beach Management Units (BMUs) in Joint Co-Management Areas to lead inclusive and transparent decision-making; currently implementing a fisheries project across five BMUs in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties.
    • Research and evaluation of marine conservation initiatives
      Designs methodologies to assess the relevance, effectiveness, impact, efficiency, and suitability of marine resource conservation programs.
    • Youth engagement in marine conservation
      Engages youth through school-based education, interactive outreach, and youth-led sustainability initiatives to promote marine conservation awareness and action.
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Beach Management Units Partner — Local institutions empowered to lead inclusive fisheries governance and decision-making in Joint Co-Management Areas.
  • Community Partners Partner — Engages community partners in marine resource conservation and management initiatives.
  • Government Partner — Primary liaison for CIDI-KE in marine resource conservation and management initiatives.
  • Non-governmental organizations Partner — Collaborates with NGOs on marine resource conservation, management, and sustainable utilization.