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NORTHERN KENYA ARID LANDS DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
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profile · synthesized from sources

NORDA is a development organization working in the arid and semi-arid regions of the Horn of Africa. It focuses on sustainable development, humanitarian assistance, and peacebuilding, primarily serving pastoral communities. The organization implements programs related to food security, water and sanitation, animal health, and conflict resolution.

named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

Agriculture & Food
Improves food security and promotes sustainable agriculture through extension services, livestock management, and food security programs.
Animal Health
Trains Community Animal Health Workers (C.A.H.Ws) and provides livestock drugs through drug stores.
Clean Water (W.A.S.H)
Invests in local solutions for water crises, provides clean water, and promotes sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene practices.
Food For Asset (FFA)
Relief operations in partnership with WFP to create assets in communities.
Humanitarian Assistance
Provides reliable and timely responses to emergencies and improves coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Institutional Strengthening and Grant Management (I.S.G.M)
Supports partner agencies and women's groups for income-generating activities and strengthens traditional livestock institutions.
Pastoral Livelihoods
Programs targeting the livelihoods of pastoral communities, including destocking and restocking initiatives.
Peace & Security
Promotes peace and security among communities through conflict mediation and community-based approaches.
Sustainable Development
Builds resilience through increased food security, access to safe water and sanitation, and promotion of sustainable use of natural resources.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Community-Led Peacebuilding & Conflict Mediation 2 activities
    • Conflict resolution and peacebuilding in Mandera County
      Addresses clan-based conflicts through the establishment of cross-community peace committees and implementation of community-based peacebuilding initiatives. Works to mitigate conflict risks by strengthening cross-border institutions' capacity to mediate and defuse early-stage conflicts in Mandera County.
    • Peace education and community capacity building
      Implements peace education programs through workshops, trainings, and awareness-raising activities to strengthen community capacity in conflict resolution and peaceful coexistence.
  • Emergency Response and Relief Operations 1 activity
    • Humanitarian emergency response and resilience building
      Provides timely humanitarian assistance during emergencies and works to build long-term resilience by improving food security, access to safe water and sanitation, and promoting sustainable natural resource use in arid and conflict-affected regions.
  • Microfinance and Savings Group Support 1 activity
    • Income-generating activities and vocational training
      Supports inclusive income-generating activities such as beekeeping, poultry farming, and small business entrepreneurship through vocational training and matching grants for women’s groups to reduce resource competition and improve economic resilience.
  • Policy Advocacy & Research for Community Rights 1 activity
    • Policy advocacy for sustainable agriculture and WASH
      Advocates for policies and programs that support sustainable agriculture, food security, and investment in WASH infrastructure in the Horn of Africa region.
  • Climate-Smart Agriculture Training & Value Chain Development 1 activity
    • Sustainable agriculture and livestock management training
      Provides training in sustainable farming practices such as conservation agriculture, agroforestry, and crop diversification. Trains Community Animal Health Workers (C.A.H.Ws), supports traditional livestock institutions, and promotes sustainable livestock management.
  • Clean Water Infrastructure Development 1 activity
    • WASH programs for clean water, sanitation, and hygiene
      Implements Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programs to provide access to clean water and adequate sanitation facilities, including latrines, while educating communities on hygiene practices to reduce waterborne diseases in areas such as Mandera County.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Drought response through destocking and restocking
      Conducts livestock destocking during droughts to salvage value and restocking after rains to support pastoralist communities in recovering their livelihoods and returning to traditional ways of life.
    • Food security and emergency food assistance
      Implements food security programs that deliver food and essential items to vulnerable households affected by conflict, drought, or emergencies. Uses agricultural extension services, innovative access strategies, and Food For Asset (FFA) programs in partnership with WFP to improve food access in Mandera County and the Horn of Africa.
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Agro Pastoralist Promotion Association (APA) Partner — Partner agency for an Institutional Strengthening and Grant Management project in Ethiopia.
  • County government of Mandera Government — Partners with the County government of Mandera on various programs.
  • Soma Action for Somalia project Partner — Partner agency for an Institutional Strengthening and Grant Management project in Somalia.
  • The National government of Kenya Government — Partners with the National government of Kenya on various programs.
  • WFP Partner — Worked with WFP on Food For Asset (FFA) programs.
  • Women for Peace and Development Partner — Partner agency for an Institutional Strengthening and Grant Management project in Kenya.