Community-led action in West Pokot, Kenya
What we do

One community. Connected solutions.

CICR addresses protection, equality, education, health, livelihoods and climate risks together—because beneficiaries experience these challenges together.

01

Child Protection and Rights

Helping children, caregivers, schools and community structures understand rights, recognize risks and create safer environments.

02

Ending FGM, GBV and Child Marriage

Supporting community dialogue, prevention, survivor-centred referral, legal awareness and locally led alternatives to harmful practices.

03

Girl-child Education

Removing social and practical barriers through advocacy, mentorship, menstrual dignity and safer learning environments.

04

Women’s Empowerment

Strengthening leadership, collective action, livelihoods and women’s influence in decisions affecting their families and communities.

05

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

Improving access to safe water and hygiene knowledge so women, girls and families can live healthier, more productive lives.

06

Climate Resilience

Combining indigenous knowledge, conservation and climate-smart livelihoods to strengthen household and community resilience.

How we work

Designed with communities. Delivered through trusted partnerships.

We begin with community priorities and build participation into planning, delivery and learning. We work with women, girls, young people, elders, educators, health workers, public institutions and development partners to strengthen local ownership and avoid short-term, stand-alone interventions.

For beneficiaries, this means respectful engagement and clearer pathways to information and support. For partners, it means locally grounded programmes, responsible stewardship and learning that can guide future investment.

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Men participating in a CICR community dialogue