Food Security

We are committed to enhancing food availability and access for pastoral communities. We focus on empowering these communities with knowledge and resources to improve their farming methods, provide nutritional support to vulnerable households and early childhood development centers (ECDs), and enhance their understanding of food utilization practices. One of our key initiatives is to improve community knowledge on modern farming methods such as hydroponics and permaculture kitchen gardens. We believe that equipping pastoral communities with the latest farming techniques can significantly increase food production and enhance their resilience to climate change. By promoting sustainable and efficient farming practices, we aim to empower these communities to grow nutritious food in a more resource-efficient and environmentally friendly manner. In collaboration with local communities, ENAI-Africa promotes sustainable livestock management in South Rift Counties. We provide training on improved animal husbandry practices, disease control, and livestock market linkages. By enhancing the productivity and resilience of livestock systems, we contribute to the food security and economic well-being of pastoralist communities in the county. 

Recognizing the vulnerability of certain households and ECDs in pastoral communities, we provide essential food supplies and supplements to ensure their nutritional needs are met. By addressing immediate food insecurity, we aim to improve the overall well-being and development of individuals within these communities. Our efforts are directed towards safeguarding the health and growth of the most vulnerable members, especially children in early childhood development. Additionally, we work to enhance knowledge and practices related to food utilization for pastoral communities. By conducting awareness programs and training sessions, we empower community members to maximize the nutritional value of available food resources. This includes teaching them how to properly handle, store, and prepare food, ensuring that they make the most of their available resources while minimizing waste. Through our collaborative efforts, we strive to achieve key outputs that contribute to enhancing food security for pastoral communities. By promoting the adoption of modern farming methods, we empower communities with the knowledge and tools necessary to increase food production sustainably. We also provide vital food supplies and supplements to highly vulnerable households and ECDs, ensuring their immediate nutritional needs are met.

Furthermore, our education programs and training sessions focus on improving knowledge and practices related to food utilization. By enhancing understanding in areas such as proper food handling and preparation techniques, we equip pastoral communities with valuable skills that promote better nutrition and reduce food waste.

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Enhance food availability and access for pastoral community

We focus on empowering these communities with knowledge and resources to improve their farming methods, provide nutritional support to vulnerable households and early childhood development centers (ECDs)

Our primary mandate is to build the capacity of communities, with a special emphasis on gender equity and equality, sustainable food security, quality health, improved literacy and education systems, skills in social entrepreneurship, democracy and governance, and environment and natural resources management. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for pastoralist communities and fostering equitable and sustainable development.

ENAI - Africa

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