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
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.
A team of experts are spearheading the Pastoralists Resilience Development Initiative (PAREDI) that aims at building and strengthening linkages between the selected Counties to better tackle issues that affect communities in the ASALs, with a specific focus on issues related to Sustainable Rangeland Management, Improving Access to Markets, Sustainable Livelihoods Development, Climate Chane Adaptation and Institutional Support.
The Secretariat is headed by the CEO who is also the secretary to the board. The Board of Directors provides overall policy guidance and strategic direction, approves the annual work plans and budgets, and facilitates the implementation of executive decisions of the board. The board is chaired by the Chairman with membership from all the selected Counties.
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.....