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OUR PROGRAMMES
What We Provide
LOKADO strives to promote, enhance and develop the socio-economic development and infrastructure by working for poverty alleviation improvement on household food security and attainment of cross border peaceful co-existence for better utilization of pastoral resources for sustainable livelihood and social justice and security interventions without arms.
GROWING HOPE IN TURKANA
Lokado environmental sector hosted students from "Elimisha Kakuma "with their Donors,they came to learn nursery management practices and other community initiatives activities supported by LOKADO.
Energy Access
A support from LOKADO,with Funding from BMZ in cooperation with WHH , installation of clean energy institutional cooking stove to learning institutions ( Primary schools) ,Emilait Mixed Primary schools in Turkana West and Kataboi Mixed Primary School in Turkana North.
Livelihoods project
Distribution of 952 goats to 238 households by LOKADO staff in Turkana South and East sub-counties under the Emergency WASH and Livelihoods project funded by the IOM-UN Migration and The People of Japan . The exercise was witnessed by local leaders and politicians from both the National Assembly and Turkana County Assembly
CApacity Building
Embrace the spirit of change at the LOKADO office in Kakuma! We're not just talking about it, Together with the MCA Region, we are stepping into a green future and demonstrating our environmental commitment.
CASH TRANSFER
LOKADO Staff conducting a beneficiary registration exercise within the host community for the SERVE Cash Transfer Project. This initiative, funded by The People of America through Concern Worldwide, aims to provide essential support to 1,200 beneficiaries across Loima Sub-county and Kerio Ward. The overarching goal is to ensure a sustained and effective emergency response and recovery process for the most vulnerable households residing in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) counties of Kenya.
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
LOKADO Staff training project participants at the refugee camp in a project funded by ECHO in partnership with ACTED.
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
LOKADO staff engaging with the refugee community to conduct Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) for the ECHO-funded cash transfer project. This crucial initiative delivers Multi-purpose Cash Transfers to 1,810 unregistered/undocumented refugees in Kakuma Camp, aiming to improve their access to food and basic needs and ensure no one is left behind by humanitarian support. Partners include ACTED, LOKADO and ECHO.
Agroforestry
Kang'agetei farm for crop vegetables, treeseedling propagation & fruit trees
Peace Building Program
100 Reformed warriors from cross border villages in Kalobeyei and Letea in Turkana West, and Lokiriama Lorengkippi Ward in Lokiriama sun County, have received ksh 2.5 Million to support business start up
Empowering Women and Youth through supporting VSLA Group
At the 6th Moru Anayece Peace Commemoration, 223 women and youth from 11 VSLA groups in Loima and Turkana West received KES 4,014,000 (KES 18,000 each) to boost their livelihoods.
The event was attended by H.E. Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai Napotikan, WHH’s Phillip Ewoton, LOKADO’s Executive Director Augustine Kai, and members of the Ateker community from Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya.
Governor Napotikan praised LOKADO for its impactful work in livelihoods, peacebuilding, agriculture, cash transfers, and WASH initiatives, highlighting its role in fostering sustainable development and unity.
Promoting Environmental Sustainability Through Charcoal Briquettes
As part of our efforts to protect and preserve the environment, we actively promote the use of eco-friendly charcoal briquettes. Through targeted training sessions, we empower communities with the knowledge and skills to produce and utilize these sustainable alternatives to traditional charcoal.
Charcoal briquettes are not only cost-effective but also reduce deforestation by minimizing reliance on wood fuel. By adopting this innovative solution, communities can meet their energy needs while contributing to environmental conservation and combating climate change. This initiative aligns with our commitment to creating sustainable livelihoods and fostering resilience within local populations.
Our Field Activities Captured on Camera
Thank Message from LOKADO CEO Augustine Kai
Reformed warriors in Turkana benefit from grants of ksh 25,000 each for business from Lokado and WHH
Our Executive Director Augustine Kai, spoke at the recent Turkana Cultural Event - Tobongolore 2023
Transforming Turkana: Agro-Biodiversity and Community Growth | LOKADO Documentary
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