Project Slogan

Climate-Smart Agriculture for Resilient Refugee Communities

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Project Duration

24 months (renewable annually)​

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Project Location

Kakuma Refugee Camp & Host Community Areas, Turkana West, Kenya​​

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Target Group

• Refugee and host community small-scale farmers, youth, and women-led households​

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Background & Rationale

Kakuma Refugee Camp faces severe climate challenges characterized by prolonged droughts, low rainfall, and poor soil fertility. These conditions significantly limit agricultural productivity, forcing communities to rely on imported food supplies that are often expensive, inconsistent, and nutritionally limited. As a result, food insecurity, malnutrition, and economic vulnerability persist, particularly among women and youth who depend on agriculture for survival.

The absence of climate-adapted farming knowledge, tools, and technologies further worsens the situation, leaving farmers ill-equipped to manage climate risks or adopt sustainable practices.

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Overall Goal

To enhance food security, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods among refugee and host communities in Kakuma through climate-smart and adaptive agricultural solutions.

 

Specific Objectives

1. To assess climate and farming challenges through participatory community surveys

2. To build farmers’ capacity in climate risk management and sustainable agriculture

3. To introduce greenhouse and digital farming technologies adapted to arid conditions

4. To increase local production of fresh and green food

5. To promote environmental responsibility and community resilience

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Key Activities:​

• Community-based agricultural and climate vulnerability survey

• Training on climate-smart farming and risk management

• Provision of basic farming tools, inputs, and starter kits

• Establishment of greenhouse farming units

• Introduction of digital and technical farming methods

• Continuous mentorship and monitoring

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Expected Outcomes​

• Increased access to fresh and nutritious food

• Improved farmer skills and climate adaptation capacity

• Reduced dependency on external food imports

• Strengthened livelihoods and local food systems