NORTHERN VISION FOR DEVELOPMENT

profile · synthesized from sources

Northern Vision CBO is a grassroots organization based in Northern Kenya that empowers Indigenous women and marginalized communities through locally led programs in climate adaptation, education, sexual and reproductive health, and peacebuilding. The organization uses Healing Circles as a core methodology for community engagement, participatory planning, and trauma-informed dialogue. It implements demonstration projects in sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and cultural preservation, with a strong emphasis on indigenous knowledge and narrative-led advocacy.

named programs · 10 · from sources

what they call their work

Adolescent Empowerment

Builds leadership and SRHR knowledge among young girls, linking health education to future livelihoods

Community Dialogue on Harmful Practices

Facilitates culturally grounded dialogues to address Female Genital Cutting and transform restrictive gender norms

Community Farm & Circular Economy Model

Learning center integrating solar-powered water pumping, aquaculture, and Azolla breeding to promote climate-resilient agriculture

Cultural Education & Heritage

Documents and promotes indigenous knowledge and cultural practices through storytelling and creative media

Digital & Media Literacy

Engages youth in responsible online behavior to counter misinformation and prevent digital incitement

Healing Circles

Facilitates trauma-informed, community-led circles for dialogue, conflict resolution, program co-design, and organizational reflection across all initiatives

Menstrual Health Education

Conducts hygiene education sessions and distributes sanitary products to reduce stigma and improve health outcomes for women and girls

Regreening & Ecosystem Restoration

Community-led tree planting initiative using indigenous and fruit trees in schools and homesteads to restore degraded land

Storytelling for Peace

Uses film and photography to document lived experiences and amplify community voices in peacebuilding efforts

Youth Mentorship & Learning

Provides educational exposure and leadership development for marginalized youth, especially girls, through intergenerational knowledge sharing

activities · 12 groups

what they do

Community-Led Climate Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Climate Adaptation Demonstration Models
  
  Implements demonstration models for climate adaptation, including sustainable farming and circular economy initiatives, to strengthen community resilience.
Arts & Cultural Heritage Programming 1 activity
- Cultural Preservation and Storytelling
  
  Documents indigenous knowledge and cultural practices through storytelling, film, and photography to support cultural education and amplify community voices.
Anti-FGM and Girls' Education Advocacy 1 activity
- Gender Equality and Harmful Practices Advocacy
  
  Facilitates community dialogues on gender norms and harmful practices such as Female Genital Cutting (FGC), using culturally grounded and trauma-informed approaches to promote change.
Education Sponsorship and Academic Support 1 activity
- Girls' Education and Empowerment
  
  Provides scholarships and solar lamps to students, with a focus on girls in Northern Kenya, to support education access and reduce energy poverty.
Menstrual Hygiene Support and Education 1 activity
- Maternal and Adolescent Health Programs
  
  Provides maternal health support through medical camps and conducts menstrual health education, including stigma reduction and distribution of sanitary products.
Local Governance & Service Delivery Capacity Building 1 activity
- Partnership and Collaboration Building
  
  Seeks collaboration with NGOs, funders, and research institutions to expand impact in climate, gender, and peace programs.
Grassroots Advocacy & Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Policy Advocacy for Grassroots Communities
  
  Advocates for grassroots communities by representing their voices at national and global policy platforms to influence decision-making and resource allocation.
Insect-Based Organic Waste Recycling 1 activity
- Renewable Energy and Integrated Farming Systems
  
  Operates a community farm and learning center that integrates solar-powered water pumping, fish farming (aquaculture), and Azolla breeding to promote sustainable livelihoods.
Volunteer & Fundraising Engagement 1 activity
- Volunteer Engagement
  
  Offers volunteer opportunities for individuals to contribute time or skills in areas such as storytelling and technical support.
Clean Water Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Water Access and Drought Response
  
  Rehabilitates boreholes and conducts water trucking during droughts in Northern Kenya to ensure community access to clean water.
Digital Skills Training for Youth 1 activity
- Youth Digital and Media Literacy
  
  Engages youth in digital and media literacy programs to promote responsible online engagement, reduce misinformation, and prevent incitement.
Uncategorized 3 activities
- Community-Based Ecosystem Restoration
  
  Mobilizes communities to plant indigenous and fruit trees in schools and homesteads as part of regreening and ecosystem restoration efforts.
- Emergency Food Relief and Sustainable Agriculture Training
  
  Delivers emergency food relief and provides training in sustainable agriculture to improve food security and long-term resilience in Northern Kenya.
- Youth Mentorship and Leadership Development
  
  Offers mentorship and learning opportunities for youth, particularly girls and marginalized young people, focusing on education, leadership, and future livelihoods, including SRHR integration.

relationships · 4

who they work with

NGOs Partner — Collaborates with NGOs on climate, gender, or peace programs.
funders Partner — Collaborates with funders on climate, gender, or peace programs.
indigenous knowledge Partner — Collaborates with and centers indigenous knowledge in program design and implementation.
research institutions Partner — Collaborates with research institutions on climate, gender, or peace programs.