Rooted in West Pokot • Led by community

Protecting children. Empowering communities.

We work alongside indigenous communities to end harmful practices, defend the rights of children and women, and build healthy, resilient futures.

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2019Community action since

6Core programme areas

2Community boreholes delivered

60+Women in resilience initiatives

Who we are

Local knowledge. Lasting change.

The Centre for Indigenous Child Rights is a community-based organization advancing child protection, gender equality and climate-resilient livelihoods in West Pokot County and beyond.

Our approach places children, women, elders and local leaders at the centre of solutions—because change lasts when communities lead it.

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What we do

One community. Connected solutions.

Child protectionSafeguarding, rights awareness and safe spaces for children.

Ending FGM & GBVCommunity dialogue, survivor referral and alternative rites.

Girl-child educationMentorship, dignity and safer learning environments.

Women’s empowermentLeadership, livelihoods and economic opportunity.

Water & sanitationClean water, school WASH and community hygiene.

Climate resilienceTree nurseries, clean cooking and climate-smart livelihoods.

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Change you can see

Women participating in a CICR community session in West Pokot

West Pokot County

Together We End FGM

Community-led action helping girls, families and local leaders replace harmful practices with knowledge, protection and positive alternatives.

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Participants at the Rising Together gender-based violence prevention event

West Pokot County

Rising Together: Women and Girls Empowerment to End Gender Based Violence in West Pokot

Empowering women and girls to strengthen their voice, challenge gender-based violence and lead community action for safety, dignity and equality.

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Tunoyo and Kuyough

Power of Water

Safe and reliable water access for rural women, girls and families through community boreholes in Tunoyo and Kuyough.

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CICR in action

Community voices. Practical action.

A closer look at the people, partnerships and local leadership driving change across West Pokot.

**Rising Together community launch**Women, girls and community partners gathering for the Rising Together initiative.

**Girl-child education and mentorship**CICR engaging learners on dignity, rights and safer education.

**Women leading community dialogue**Women participating in a community-led session to end harmful practices.

**Men as partners in change**Men discussing their role in protecting girls and ending harmful practices.

**Youth engagement in West Pokot**Young people and community members gathering for dialogue and positive action.

**Community voices on air**CICR using local media to expand awareness and public participation.

Stand with communities building safer futures for children.

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