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SAVE THE PASTORALISTS KENYA (STP)

profile · synthesized from sources

Save The Pastoralists Kenya (STP) is an operational nonprofit based in Turkana County, Kenya, dedicated to improving the lives of pastoralist communities. It focuses on human rights advocacy, peacebuilding, and enhancing access to essential services like water, healthcare, and food security. STP also works on environmental conservation and sustainable livelihoods for these communities.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Access to Water and Sanitation
Addresses water scarcity through construction of water infrastructure (boreholes, rainwater harvesting, solar-powered pumps), improved sanitation facilities, water quality monitoring, and sustainable agriculture practices.
Environmental Conservation, Rangelands, and Lake Turkana Ecosystems Conservation
Contributes to environmental conservation through reforestation, sustainable land management, water conservation, renewable energy promotion, environmental education, and community-based conservation initiatives.
Healthcare and Reproductive Services
Improves healthcare access for pastoralist women, children, and the elderly through health facility construction, healthcare worker training, essential drug supply, community health initiatives, mobile health services, disease prevention, and reproductive health services.
Human Rights & Advocacy
Promotes, protects, and advocates for the rights of individuals and communities in Turkana County and East Africa, including monitoring violations, lobbying policymakers, public awareness, and legal support.
Improved Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods
Promotes climate-smart agriculture, drought-tolerant crops, community gardens, food preservation, nutrition education, and sustainable livestock management to combat food insecurity.
Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
Facilitates peaceful conflict resolution mechanisms, dialogues, and trainings to address inter-communal violence and cattle rustling, particularly between the Turkana, West Pokot, and Elgeyo Marakwets.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Local Governance & Service Delivery Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Capacity Building for Community Empowerment
      STP delivers training for nonprofits on institutional strengthening, conducts human rights education programs, supports community-based initiatives, empowers local communities to manage water resources, trains healthcare workers, and strengthens agricultural extension services.
  • Women's Leadership & Empowerment Programs 1 activity
    • Empowerment of Marginalized Communities
      STP empowers marginalized communities, including women, children, and people with disabilities, by providing resources and support.
  • Maternal and Child Health Support 1 activity
    • Healthcare Infrastructure and Services
      STP builds and upgrades primary healthcare centers, enhances road infrastructure for access to facilities, deploys mobile clinics, and implements vaccination programs. They also provide family planning services and maternal and child health services.
  • Essential Medicines and Medical Supplies Provision 1 activity
    • Healthcare Supply Chain Management
      STP establishes reliable supply chains for essential medicines and medical supplies and implements effective drug management systems to prevent wastage.
  • Legal Empowerment & Pro Bono Services 1 activity
    • Legal Assistance for Human Rights Abuses
      STP provides legal assistance, including free legal advice and representation, to individuals and communities facing human rights abuses, and connects them with free legal services for litigation.
  • Smallholder Agricultural Support Services 1 activity
    • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Initiatives
      STP invests in road infrastructure and storage facilities to support agriculture, promotes diversification of livestock and drought-resistant crops, provides veterinary services, and implements rotational grazing systems. They also establish community gardens and promote food preservation.
  • Clean Water Infrastructure Development 1 activity
    • Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Infrastructure and Education
      STP constructs water infrastructure, improves sanitation facilities, monitors water quality, and educates communities on hygiene practices. They also promote sustainable agriculture practices like water-efficient farming.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Advocacy for Pastoralist Rights and Policy Reform
      STP monitors and documents human rights violations against pastoralist communities, lobbies government officials at local and national levels in Kenya and Uganda, and advocates for policy reforms and legislation to protect pastoralist and human rights.
    • Community Governance and Resource Management
      STP promotes the rights of pastoralist communities by raising awareness of constitutional rights, supporting community-led governance structures, and facilitating the formation of community committees for seasonal grazing plans and communal resource management.
    • Environmental Restoration and Sustainable Land Management
      STP organizes community-driven tree planting campaigns, establishes local community tree nurseries, integrates trees into agricultural systems through agroforestry, and implements rotational grazing and soil conservation techniques to combat desertification.
    • Humanitarian Aid and Conflict Resolution
      STP facilitates peaceful conflict resolution mechanisms to address inter-communal violence and cattle rustling, and provides humanitarian aid to vulnerable populations affected by conflict, drought, or other disasters.
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Benevity.com Partner — Platform partnership supporting corporate social responsibility and employee giving programs
  • GlobalGiving Partner — Platform partnership enabling donation processing and supporter engagement
  • Goodstack Partner — Platform partnership for nonprofit support and social impact fundraising
  • Kenya Community Development Foundation Partner — Collaboration in delivering nonprofit capacity-building training through the Change The Game Academy
  • Turkana County organizations Partner — Forms alliances with other organizations in Turkana County to strengthen advocacy efforts.
  • Turkana Development Trust Partner — Local membership and partnership for community development initiatives
  • community-based organizations Partner — Forms alliances with community-based organizations to strengthen advocacy efforts.
  • government agencies Partner — Collaborates with government agencies to leverage resources and expertise for water and sanitation projects.
  • non-governmental organizations Partner — Collaborates with non-governmental organizations to leverage resources and expertise for water and sanitation projects.
  • private sector Partner — Engages the private sector in water and sanitation projects through public-private partnerships.