Local communities building a stronger, more inclusive society

With peace now taking root in Tana River County, we have expanded to programs that increase awareness and empower the people of Tana to actively participate in building a stronger, more inclusive society.

Community meeting in Tana River County
PeacebuildingCivic ParticipationClimate Action

Peacebuilding Initiatives

Amani Mashinani

Una Hakika Project

Una Hakika Project

Our Una Hakika project trained over a hundred youth as peace ambassadors to help locals flag rumors and misinformation.

Jamii Bila Balaa Campaign

Jamii Bila Balaa Campaign

A partnership with Search For Common Ground focused on raising awareness of the positive role families can play in fostering peace and security.

Interreligious and Intercultural Cohesion Campaign

Interreligious and Intercultural Cohesion Campaign

In partnership with the Global Center on Cooperative Security, this increased respect for diversity and religious inclusion while countering violent extremism.

Countering Violent Extremism

Countering Violent Extremism

In partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, this initiative raised awareness about the destructive effects of conflict and its adverse effects on social and economic development.

Civic Participation Initiatives

Accelerated Learning Program

Accelerated Learning Program

In partnership with Save the Children, we helped 2500+ children stay up-to-date with learning during COVID-19 using radio.

Tuanze Biashara

Tuanze Biashara

In partnership with Hivos East Africa, we encouraged entrepreneurship among youth through on-air and off-air trainings.

My County My Responsibility

My County My Responsibility

We conducted sensitization campaigns on the importance of participating in public forums.

Countering Violent Extremism

Countering Violent Extremism

In partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, this initiative raised awareness about the destructive effects of conflict.

Climate Action Initiatives

Building bridges for climate action

Building bridges for climate action

In partnership with BBC Media Action, this helps communities adapt to extreme weather by sharing information in accessible ways.

Climate Change & Livelihoods

Climate Change & Livelihoods

Uses Ushahidi platform to collect data that builds resilience for women and youth.

Community Early Warning Systems

Community Early Warning Systems

Implements advanced systems to better prepare communities for climate hazards.

Our Partners

We collaborate with leading organizations to maximize our impact in Tana River County.

Bridges
Zizi Afrique Foundation
Safaricom Foundation
BBC Media Action
Vox Radio
Paradigm Initiative
NetHope
unaco
voices
ushahidi
Common
newzealand