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Reviving Kenya's Drylands

Restoring Dignity. Renewing Hope

Building climate-resilient futures with indigenous communities

Who We Are

IIGSD is a charitable organization working with indigenous and marginalized communities across Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) to build climate-resilient, self-reliant, and prosperous futures.

A vibrant group of indigenous community members gathered around a water well in Kenya's arid lands, smiling and working together.

A vibrant group of indigenous community members gathered around a water well in Kenya's arid lands, smiling and working together.

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Our Vision

A Kenya where arid and semi-arid lands are thriving hubs — sustaining a high quality of life, ecological balance, and enduring prosperity for all residents.

Our Mission

To revitalize ASAL and marginalized regions in Kenya by developing, supporting, and implementing integrated, climate-resilient, and community-led initiatives for self-reliance and shared prosperity.

Our Focus

Empowering communities with climate-smart solutions for lasting change.

A group of community members gathered around a water pump in a dryland village, smiling as they access clean water.

A group of community members gathered around a water pump in a dryland village, smiling as they access clean water.

Local farmers tending to drought-resistant crops under a bright blue sky in Kenya's arid lands.

Local farmers tending to drought-resistant crops under a bright blue sky in Kenya's arid lands.

Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene

Building sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene systems for households, schools, & health facilities.

Food Security & Livelihoods

Supporting resilient livelihoods through climate-smart agriculture, indigenous knowledge, & alternative livelihoods.

Local farmers tending to drought-resistant crops under a bright blue sky in Kenya's arid lands.

Local farmers tending to drought-resistant crops under a bright blue sky in Kenya's arid lands.

Expanding access to quality, inclusive learning for children and youth in marginalized regions.

Education

Local farmers tending to drought-resistant crops under a bright blue sky in Kenya's arid lands.

Local farmers tending to drought-resistant crops under a bright blue sky in Kenya's arid lands.

Environment & Climate Resilience

Restoring degraded landscapes, protecting biodiversity, and promoting resource stewardship.

Local farmers tending to drought-resistant crops under a bright blue sky in Kenya's arid lands.

Local farmers tending to drought-resistant crops under a bright blue sky in Kenya's arid lands.

Health

Improving access to affordable, quality, and culturally responsive healthcare in last-mile communities.

Local farmers tending to drought-resistant crops under a bright blue sky in Kenya's arid lands.

Local farmers tending to drought-resistant crops under a bright blue sky in Kenya's arid lands.

Indigenous Knowledge & Culture

Documenting and integrating indigenous wisdom into modern development practice.

Local farmers tending to drought-resistant crops under a bright blue sky in Kenya's arid lands.

Local farmers tending to drought-resistant crops under a bright blue sky in Kenya's arid lands.

Capacity Building & Legal Aid

Empowering communities to know, claim, and defend their rights through legal support and training.

Local farmers tending to drought-resistant crops under a bright blue sky in Kenya's arid lands.

Local farmers tending to drought-resistant crops under a bright blue sky in Kenya's arid lands.

Research

Generating evidence to inform policy, practice, and investment in ASAL and marginalized regions.

Get in Touch

Reach out to join our journey for change.

A warm photo of community members smiling together under a bright Kenyan sky.

A warm photo of community members smiling together under a bright Kenyan sky.