Partner

ADRA Kenya

Impact

715 households​

Country

Kenya

Project Context

The “Building Resilience and Combating Drought Effects (BRACE)” project in Kenya focuses on enhancing food security and livelihood resilience among vulnerable communities in drought-prone areas, particularly in Turkana County. The region faces significant challenges due to frequent droughts, high food prices, insecurity, and limited access to water, all of which exacerbate food insecurity and economic vulnerability. The project aims to address these issues through integrated approaches that include food assistance, water management, and sustainable agricultural practices, alongside building local capacity for disaster risk reduction.

Project Summary

In the tenth quarter, the BRACE project continued to make substantial progress in improving resilience and food security in Turkana County, Kenya. Key achievements include providing the final round of food assistance to 715 vulnerable households, supporting the installation of water systems for agriculture, and facilitating Cash for Work (CFW) activities that helped communities rehabilitate and expand farmland. The project also distributed vegetable seeds and supported Farmer Field Schools (FFS) and Pastoral Field Schools (PFS) to boost agricultural production. Despite challenges such as rising food prices, ongoing drought, and insecurity along key transport routes, the project adapted by promoting local food production and enhancing community-led water management initiatives. Overall, the BRACE project has significantly contributed to stabilizing food security, increasing household incomes, and building resilience against environmental and economic shocks in Turkana County.