Self Help Africa
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elf Help Africa in Kenya assists smallholder farmers to
We work with smallholder farmers, farmer groups and
move from subsistence to prosperity through a range
associations in the arid and semi-arid lands to address food
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of projects from supporting those in extreme poverty,
security and nutrition, and link farmers to markets through
to assisting enterprise development and business partnerships.
farming as a business approach.
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ETHIOPIA Lake Turkana, (Lake Rudolf)
01. APHIA plus 7. Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Scholarship Scheme, 2014/2015 Class
UGANDA
08. Global Village
SOMALIA
KENYA
09. Institutional Capacity and Capability Building for Baraka Agricultural College
Mt. Kenya Nakuru
04. Improving small holder farm productivity through sustainable agriculture
03. Renewable Energy Utilisation For Enhanced Livelihoods
Nairobi
TANZANIA 05. Sustainable Rainwater use for Promoting Food Security
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Mt. Kilimanjaro
02. Seed System & Bulking in Arid Lands
06. Empowering women within the cashew value chain
Donor
Total Budget
Timeframe
Implementing Partner
Programme Area
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Building Sustainable Livelihoods for households made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS (APHIA plus)
Family Health International (FHI) (USAID)
€393,906
2012 2015
SHA
Nakuru, Baringo, Laikipia, Narok and Kajiado
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Seed System & Bulking in Arid Lands
Irish Aid. Brillig. Brigidine
€1,000,000
2012
Kitui Dev Centre (KDC) & Rheal Solutions
Siaya, Kitui, Nakuru, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisumu
Renewable Energy Utilisation For Enhanced Livelihoods
Finland Govt (EEP)
SHA/BAC/KENFAP
Bomet county. Kenya
Improving small holder farm productivity through sustainable agriculture
SHA
Appropriate Rural Development Agriculture Programme (ARDAP)
Butula, Busia county,
Sustainable rainwater use for promoting food security
Jersey Overseas Aid Commission
SHA
Narok
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Empowering Women within the Cashew Value
Walmart Foundation
€308,000
2015 2017
USTADI Foundation
Kilifi, Coastal Region
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Certificates in Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Dev. Scholarship Scheme
SHA
€ 115,127
2013
Baraka Agricultural College
Molo, Nakuru county,
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Global Village
SHA
€ 2,116,261
2012 2016
Keringet Community Social Economic & Environmental Development
Keringet, Nakuru county,
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Institutional Capacity and Capability Building for Baraka Agricultural College
SHA
€ 118,861
2012
Baraka Agricultural College
Molo, Nakuru county,
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2015
€ 220,000
2012 2015
€155,095
2014 2016
€ 115,454
2015
KENYA PROGRAMMES
Programme
2016
2017
2015
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BUILDING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS FOR HOUSEHOLDS AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS – APHIA PLUS
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SEED SYSTEM & BULKING IN ARID LANDS
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by HIV/AIDS). It links these groups with opportunities to
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strengthen their economic status.
crop and food diversification. The genetic diversity contained
his project is designed to increase access to economic security initiatives for marginalised, poor and disadvantaged groups (especially those families affected
eed is one of the most crucial elements in the livelihoods of agricultural communities. The availability of quality seed provides the foundation for food
security and rural income generation and is the precursor to in seeds provides options for crop improvement, as well as
APHIA plus works with support groups from Nakuru, Baringo,
choices for farmer adaptation strategies.
Laikipia, Narok and Kajiado counties. Leadership and group dynamics training, training in enterprise development and
Seed security (availability, quantity, quality and affordability)
management are provided. These groups also receive support
is therefore central to agricultural production. This project
through existing extension services.
supports households in production and bulking of cassava, sweet potatoes vines, green grams and pigeon peas, while
Food security activities include crop production through
developing sustainable seed distribution channels that are
kitchen garden techniques and the promotion of drought
community-led.
tolerant crops. Training on enterprise development and management is offered, and group members are supported
The project is being undertaken in the counties of Nakuru (in
to choose from a range of enterprises based on their interest
Rift Valley), Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Migori (all in Nyanza)
and context.
and Kitui (in Eastern). Cassava and sweet potatoes have gained increasing importance due to their role in food security
These enterprises include dairy goat rearing, local goat
and nutrition and their resistance to drought. Pigeon peas
breeding, poultry production and rabbit keeping. A successful
and green grams (described as “food security crops”) are also
element of this project has been the introduction of roof
suitable in the ASAL regions of Eastern Kenya that receive
water harvesting and drip irrigation technologies, both of
minimal rains throughout the year.
which cut down on labour for vulnerable people and allow for vegetables to be produced, even in dry season.
Total direct beneficiaries: 4,146 4
Total direct beneficiaries: 3,000
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RENEWABLE ENERGY UTILISATION FOR ENHANCED LIVELIHOODS
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KENYA PROGRAMMES
his renewable energy pilot follows research that was undertaken into biogas utilisation by the Kenya government and a resulting confirmation of the
potential and demand for this technology. The study identified technical and financial constraints as the main challenges facing the adoption of biogas by rural households. Biogas technology - an alternative energy source for cooking and lighting - utilises organic waste produced at the farm to generate gas and other by-products which can be used to improve health, income and farming outputs. The project is supporting the installation of biogas digesters in 130 households within five villages in Bomet County (Bomet central, Itembe, Mulot, Longisa and Kapkimolwa) in order to produce and utilise biogas as a domestic fuel source. Biogas utilisation at household level results in both economic and non-economic benefits. The anticipated economic benefits include saving cost on fuel, reduction in the amount
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of wood extraction, increased income generation and employment creation within the selected villages. Non-economic benefits include time saving and reduced burden on women and children in collecting fire wood and reduced in-door air pollution. Incomes at household level will also be enhanced through the use of bio-slurry as a substitute for commercial fertiliser on the farms leading to increased
SUSTAINABLY IMPROVING SMALL HOLDER FARM PRODUCTIVITY
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his project aims to increase productivity for households in four sub locations within Butula District, Western Kenya.
The project intends to improve agricultural production and productivity of smallholder farmers, promote sustainable
food security.
utilization and management of natural resources and
Total direct beneficiaries: 130
Farmer training, provision of quality seed, promotion of
strengthen communities’ capabilities in these areas.
kitchen gardening, improved cereal production and better agricultural extension support are all being carried out, along with support for the better use of natural resources, and support for village water use, conservation and other relevant committees.
Total direct beneficiaries: 300
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KENYA PROGRAMMES 05
SUSTAINABLE RAINWATER USE FOR PROMOTING FOOD SECURITY
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his project is designed to improve the lives of 600 farming households and 1,500 pupils in four schools in Narok County, south-west Kenya.
Starting in January 2015, the project is distributing drip irrigation kits, seeds, chickens, and tree seedlings and support training for farmers and schools on increasing crop production through irrigation and establishing income-generating chicken, vegetable and tree nursery enterprises. With support from Jersey Overseas Aid Commission (JOAC), farmers are being trained in water pan construction as a lowcost water harvesting technology. Drip irrigation kits will be distributed to farmers to extend the growing season, increase
Two low-cost community-based extension approaches - ‘lead farmers’ and ‘farmer field schools’ are being employed, to empowers communities with skills to undertake improved agricultural practices. The project aims to train cashew farmers on increasing production of quality cashew nuts, and empowering both women and men within the cashew nut value chain. Cashew producers will diversify incomes by utilising byproducts of cashew farming and intercropping with legumes. Training of farmer associations in value chain management will enable them to engage in informed relationships with buyers and negotiate prices. The project will also address the unstructured organisation of cashew farmers.
Total direct beneficiaries: 10,000
yields and reduce time taken to collect water; farmers will be trained in agronomic practices, poultry production, and
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marketing.
Total direct beneficiaries: 2,100
DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEV. SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME, 2012-15 CLASSES
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cholarship programmes for students studying
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EMPOWERING WOMEN WITHIN CASHEW VALUE CHAIN
sustainable agriculture and rural development are being supported at Baraka Agricultural College (BAC).
The BAC programmes aim to improve agricultural knowledge
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his project is funded by the Walmart Foundation and
and strengthen rural development and extension services in
is being jointly implemented by Self Help Africa and
Kenya and across the border in neighbouring Uganda.
the African Cashew Alliance in two countries – Kenya
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and Ghana working with a total of 35,000 households in
Graduates return to work within their community upon
the two countries.
completing their studies, and contribute to the transfer of sustainable agricultural knowledge and techniques.
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GLOBAL VILLAGE
he Global Village project is designed to improve food security, incomes, the environment, and promote better health amongst 3,300 households
in the Keringet area of Kenya.
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CAPACITY BUILDING FOR BARAKA AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
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his three year project aims to support BAC in becoming a centre of excellence in the delivery of Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development training.
The College will strive to become a leader in research related Support is being provided to implement aspects of the
to sustainable agriculture and rural development. In this way
local development plan including the provision of clean
it will be able to attract a higher calibre of staff and increase
safe drinking water, improving the access to market by
the number of students seeking to attend the courses.
providing better roads infastructure, a range of enterprise development initiatives surrounding dairy and potato
Monitoring and evaluation systems, a research and
production, as well as the adoption of solar energy for
development programme, and staff education and training
local households.
programme are being established.
Total direct beneficiaries: 3,371
Total direct beneficiaries: 67 staff
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KENYA Haven Court, Westlands Apt. B2 & B5 P.O BOX 14204- 00800, Nairobi, Kenya Office Landline: +254 (0) 20 4442162 E-mail: Kenya@selfhelpafrica.org
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