Who We Are

The Pastoralists Resilience Development Initiative (PAREDI) is an indigenous nonprofit, non-governmental organization based in Samburu, Northern Kenya that seeks to empower pastoralist communities by addressing the unique challenges they face in a rapidly changing environment. Registered with the Public Benefits Organizations Regulatory Authority in Kenya in June 2024, PAREDI was conceived in response to the growing need for sustainable solutions in the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) of Kenya. Pastoralist communities, which rely heavily on livestock and natural resources, are particularly vulnerable to climate change, environmental degradation, market volatility, and socio-economic marginalization.

Through a multifaceted, community-driven approach, PAREDI aims to strengthen the resilience of pastoralist communities by promoting sustainable rangeland management, enhancing livelihood opportunities, improving access to education and healthcare, and fostering climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. Additionally, PAREDI prioritizes research, knowledge management, and institutional strengthening to ensure that interventions are data-driven and sustainable over the long term.

Our Core Values

Integrity

Harmony

Fairness

Passion

Peaceful Co-existence

Gender Equity

Community Centered

Mission

PAREDI’s mission is to strengthen the resilience of pastoralist communities in Kenya through sustainable rangeland management, enhanced livelihoods, education, healthcare, and climate change adaptation, while promoting research and institutional capacity building.

Vision

PAREDI envisions a thriving, resilient, and self-reliant pastoralist society that can sustainably manage its natural resources, access equitable socio-economic opportunities, and adapt to changing climatic and environmental conditions.

Specific Objectives Of PAREDI

To promote sustainable management of the rangeland and available natural resources

To improve access to markets for livestock and livestock products

To promote sustainable alternative livelihoods for the pastoral and agropastoral communities

To improve adaptation to climate variability and change by the pastoral and agro-pastoral communities

WHAT WE DO

Pillar 1: Sustainable Rangeland and Natural Resource Management

Pillar 1 focuses on restoring and sustainably managing rangelands and other natural resources to support pastoralist livelihoods and promote environmental sustainability....

Pillar 2: Sustainable Livelihoods, Market Systems, and Enterprise Development

Pillar 2 focuses on diversifying the livelihoods of pastoralist communities to reduce their dependence on livestock and increase their resilience to economic shocks.....

Pillar 3: Pastoralist Education and Health for Resilience Building

Pillar 3 focuses on improving educational outcomes and healthcare access in pastoralist communities, with a particular emphasis on marginalized groups such as women and children.....