Project Information
Visibilize4ClimateAction (V4CA)
Implemented with the vital support of the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), the Visibilize4ClimateAction initiative highlights how climate change is far more than an environmental issue—it is a pressing public health and social crisis. Operating in Samburu East Sub-County (across Wamba, Lerata, and Lkisin), this initiative focuses on bridging scientific research with local wisdom to tackle the interconnected impacts of climate shocks on food systems, household nutrition, and mental health.
The primary goal of the Visibilize4ClimateAction project is to help pastoralist communities understand the profound impacts of climate change on nutrition and emotional well-being, while driving open dialogue around their lived experiences and practical, climate-resilient adaptation strategies.
Key Activities & Impact
To amplify community voices and build local climate resilience, the project utilized innovative public engagement models:
Multi-Stakeholder Coordination
Convened community dialogue sessions utilizing a inclusive "Soup Kitchen" methodology where Community Health Promoters (CHPs), religious leaders, and traditional elders sat in small, rotating circles to safely share household experiences regarding climate-induced stress and malnutrition.
Women’s Kitchen Garden Demonstrations
Brought together women’s groups in Lkisin village to combine modern agroecology with indigenous knowledge. Participants received practical training on composting, intercropping, and agroforestry, and the project distributed 50 fruit and multipurpose tree seedlings to enhance household food security.
Intergenerational Fishbowl Dialogues
Facilitated dynamic "Fishbowl" sessions that allowed elders, women, and youth to rotate between active speaking and listening. These sessions built deep empathy across generations as they addressed the anxiety, stress, and workload imbalances caused by livestock loss and unpredictable weather patterns.
Rangeland Management & Restoration
Conducted targeted rangeland restoration initiatives in Lerata, blending indigenous grazing customs with modern techniques. Guided by rangeland experts, the community established rotational grazing plans, mapped dry-season reserves, initiated pasture reseeding, and reinforced local grazing committees.
Livelihood Diversification & Apiculture
Supported communities in adopting alternative livelihood strategies, such as bee farming (apiculture) for supplemental income and home remedies, alongside helping women transition toward crop cultivation and participation in Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs)
Frequently asked question
Who were the target beneficiaries of this project?
The Visibilize4ClimateAction project primarily targeted the vulnerable pastoralist households of Samburu East Sub-County, focusing heavily on women, youth, and Morans who bear the immediate economic and emotional burdens of climate shocks. To ensure the community-led interventions were systemic and well-supported, the project directly engaged grassroots change agents, including Community Health Promoters (CHPs), local grazing committee members, and traditional and religious leaders. By bringing together youth and elders, the program successfully fostered an intergenerational network capable of safeguarding shared resources and passing down critical resilience strategies
What can you find on this project page?
In this project page, you can access the comprehensive insights gathered during our field implementation, demonstrating the direct link between food insecurity and household mental health strain. Visitors can explore detailed narratives on our public engagement models, including the unique Soup Kitchen and Fishbowl dialogue methodologies, alongside practical toolkits for agroforestry, composting, and modern rangeland management. Furthermore, this page features a vibrant media library documenting our community-led initiatives—showcasing elder weather-forecasting forums, local kitchen gardens, honey-harvesting apiculture setups, and fodder cultivation projects within the Namunyak Conservancy.