Communities in northern Kenya face increasing climate stress. Recurrent drought, environmental degradation, and shrinking natural resources not only undermine livelihoods but also heighten competition over water and pasture.
Islamic Relief Kenya addresses the interconnected challenges of climate change and resource-based conflict through integrated climate resilience interventions that promote sustainable energy, secure water access, and peaceful coexistence.
Through renewable energy access, water security improvements, livelihood diversification, and clean cooking solutions, we strengthen local capacity to adapt to climate stress.
Limited access to reliable and affordable energy contributes to environmental degradation and household vulnerability.
We expand access to clean energy by:
Solar-powered schools provide better learning conditions, while households reduce firewood use and energy costs.
Water scarcity is both a climate risk and a driver of local tension. Providing reliable water access supports domestic use, livestock rearing, and small-scale agriculture, reducing pressure on fragile ecosystems and mitigating resource-based conflict.
To improve reliable access, we support sustainable water management systems in communities by solarizing boreholes and community dams, improving water pumping efficiency.
Heavy reliance on firewood contributes to deforestation and health risks. We distribute energy-saving cookstoves that:
Cleaner cooking practices ease pressure on natural resources while improving household health outcomes.