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  • KENYA HUMANITARIAN AND RESILIENCE NETWORK

    Empower communities to design and deliver their own humanitarian and
    development initiatives.

  • Integrated Programming

    Humanitarian, Development and Peace

  • Climate Action

    To catalyze climate action across Kenya by addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable practices.

  • Advocacy and Influencing

    Initiate and undertake advocacy interventions to bring impactful change in society.

Kenya Humanitarian And Resilience Network (KHRN)

KHRN is a collaborative network for transforming humanitarian and development architecture in Kenya in response to the unending challenges Kenya is facing in both humanitarian and resilience spheres. The network brings together fourteen (14) pioneering Kenya Local/National Non- Governmental Organizations (LNNGOs).

The network embodies a locally driven agenda for change by building partnerships between communities, civil society, and the public and private sectors as well as through the implementation of integrated and sustainable interventions across the triple nexus of Humanitarian, Peace, and Development.

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ABOUT US

MISSION & VISION

MISSION

To be a vibrant locally led Humanitarian and Resilience Network that alleviates the suffering of disaster-affected population through locally led interventions.

VISION

Resilient and Self-reliant vulnerable Kenyan Communities.

WHAT DEFINES US

CORE VALUES

COMMUNITY-CENTERED

The people we serve are at the center of all our decision making and programming.

INCLUSIVITY

Our interventions target people from all walks of life. Gender and Social Inclusion are main strea medin all programmes.

SUSTAINABILITY

We focus on sustainable development that builds the resilience of the affected population and cushions them against natural hazards.

TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

We pride ourselves in sustainable engaging and being development that accountable to the builds the resilience local communities of the affected we work with, our population and member organizations cushions them against and partners.

CONFLICT SENSITIVITY AND DO NO HARM

We ensure the design, implementation and outcomes of our interventions do not undermine peace or exacerbate conflict but contribute to peace where possible.

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MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS

Founded in 2022, the Humanitarian and Resilience Network comprises 14 core members, with rich and incredibly diverse strengths and qualities that make the platform stronger and impactful. Their extensive expertise and experience across varying thematic areas, and their common goal for achieving lasting change has been instrumental in enriching the platform to achieve its strategic objectives. 

The organizations’ presence in all the regions in Kenya and their decades of involvement in humanitarian interventions make them a strong force in
Kenya’s ever evolving and highly competitive humanitarian space. The member organizations have wealth of experience stemming from continuous presence in the regions they serve. This is in addition to the deep understanding of the context and dynamics at regional and national levels; trust built from years of selfless service,and grass-root foothold that enables them implement projects seamlessly.

PARTNER

Concern Worldwide (“Concern”) is a non-governmental, non-denominational, non-political, international humanitarian organisation, founded in response to the Biafra crisis in Nigeria in 1968. With its Head Office in Dublin, Ireland, Concern is dedicated to reducing suffering and ending extreme poverty.

MEMBERS

KHRN is a collaborative network for transforming humanitarian and development architecture in Kenya in response to the unending challenges Kenya is facing in both humanitarian and resilience spheres. The network brings together fourteen (14) pioneering Kenya Local/National Non- Governmental Organizations (LNNGOs).

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Organization for Sustainable Development (OSDA) is a youth-led local non-governmental organization working with communities in Northern Kenya. The organization was registered in Kenya as a Community Based Organization (CBO) on 7th April 2013 and later registered with NGO Coordination Board under section 10 of the Non-Governmental Organizations Coordination Act as a fully-fledged NGO on 4th March 2016. OSDA is headquartered in ManderaCounty. It has a liaison office in Nairobi’s Silver pool Office Suites, Jabavu Lane and offices in Moyale, Marsabit and Garissa. It has field presence in Isiolo, Wajir and Samburu. OSDA is also registered with the Federal Governments of Ethiopia and Somalia. OSDA’s Somalia head office is in Mogadishu and in Dollo Ado in Ethiopia’s Somali region. 

OSDA’s thematic focus areas are Peace, Security and Governance, Research and Advocacy, Food Security and Livelihood (FSL), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education, Climate Action and Health and Nutrition.

Climate and Health Connect (CHC) was founded by Kenyan female doctors, with the intention of addressing the interconnection between climate change, health, and human vulnerability. The organization began as a grassroots movement, led by women who recognized the pressing need for comprehensive support, by engaging in proactive household visits to impart critical knowledge to expectant mothers about the imperative nature of consistent antenatal care. Through sustainable initiatives, the NGO aims to raise awareness, provide education, and develop strategies to address the risks that marginalized communities face due to the adverse effects of climate change. 

The organization is built on the firm belief that in tackling societal, economic, and environmental issues, it is essential to ensure the safety and dignity of all individuals. CHC majorly works in Climate change and Disaster risks; Climate sensitive health risks; Personal Health, Water and Sanitation; Mental Health; Food and nutrition; Climate-induced conflicts and migration; and climate-resilient livelihoods; predominantly in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) including Garissa, Mandera, Marsabit, Turkana, and Wajir

 Action Life, formally Kiunga Youth Bunge Initiative (KYBI) is an independent non-profit organization established in 2007. It focuses on providing humanitarian interventions, human rights advocacy, security, and peace building as its contribution approach to sustainable development through building resilience and promoting cohesion. Action Life was registered and licensed to operate as a community organization in 2011 in Kenya under the ministry of gender and social services as well as in Jubbaland administration of Somalia and operates across the Coastal counties of Kenya and Somalia. 

Action Life is youth-leaning both in its operations and programs and this is a deliberate strategic leaning premised on the fact that youths form a critical group of Kenya’s population that are most vulnerable to exploitation, misrepresentation, and radicalization. In this regard, our programs are tailored to grow youth intervention strategies for development as well as elevating youth participation in development matters as the surest approach for sustainable development.

Candle of Hope Foundation (COHF) is a multi-faceted womenled organization, dedicated to catalyzing positive change with a track record of implementing both humanitarian and development programs in Kenya and Somaliland since its inception in 2016. Operating from main offices strategically located in Nairobi (Kenya) and Hargeisa (Somaliland), COHF is at the forefront of implementing impactful humanitarian and development initiatives. COHF’s core focus is on community-initiated programs that foster empowerment, sustainability, and resilience. COHF proudly engages in a spectrum of sectors, encompassing Anti-Human Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants (SOM) initiatives, Health and Nutrition, Education, Emergency Response on Food Security, Livelihoods, Climate Change Adaptations initiatives such as smart farming, tree planting, waste management, Peace Building, Women and Youth Empowerment, as well as Inclusive Initiatives targeting individuals with disabilities and those affected by HIV/AIDS. 

 

COHF extends its reach across almost all Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) regions in Kenya. With their main and field offices strategically positioned in Nairobi, Kajiado, Isiolo, Moyale, Wajir, Marsabit, Mandera, Garissa, Makueni, Kitui, and Elgeyo-Marakwet (Kerio Valley), COHF’s commitment to comprehensive development is evident, extending beyond borders, with operational offices in Hargeisa, Berbera, Burco, and Owdweyne in Somaliland

ASAL PLUS is a non-governmental organization founded on 31st July 2013 to actively engaged in Human, Peace & Developmental based issues facing the people of Kenya. The organization has it headquarter in Maralal Samburu County. 

The main objective of ASAL PLUS is in line with achieving Kenya’s vision 2030 through programmes shaped in addressing people’s challenges in North Rift and Northern part of Kenya strengthening the regions that have been facing multiple challenges and marginalization

Somali Lifeline Organization (SOLO) is a Nonprofit, Non- Governmental Organization established in 2009 with over 10 years of experience in implementation of humanitarian, early recovery and developmental interventions in Somalia and Kenya. Through its integrated program design and delivery approach; SOLO works with both the national and state governments, local communities and structures to mitigate the effects of drought, floods, conflicts, disease outbreaks and gender-based violence. SOLO works with people in need arising from different disruptions of the lives (droughts, floods, conflicts, diseases etc.) to offer support in planning and mitigating emergency and relief responses. SOLO also has strong capacity in designing and implementing capacity building programs targeting government, community and group institutions to better perform in their mandates. Different approaches used in capacity building ensure ownership and selfdrive are embedded within the institutional framework. 

SOLO focuses on empowering the less privileged and most vulnerable to enhance, strengthen and accelerate development through capacity building, training, and mentoring of community and government structures. Significantly, SOLO has build the institutional capacity of Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR). SOLO undertakes institutional development for livelihoods and economic diversification, provision of quality education, health and nutrition, improvement of food security initiatives, environmental conservation and promotion of peace and harmony across different groups. The organization also provides tailor-made trainings; research and capacity strengthening to Local Authorities and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to ensure good governance and rule of law at all levels (i.e., Local; Regional and National).

Tropical Agenda for the Minorities and Marginalized (TAMM) is a minority-focused and women-led non-profit and non-political charity organization in East Africa that seeks to address the systemic inequalities and barriers that marginalized and minority groups face, striving to create a more inclusive and equitable society. The organization currently operates in Somalia and Kenya but has plans to extend its services to the minorities and marginalized communities in Ethiopia soon.

The organization actively works to combat exclusion and discrimination in society based on social identities such as ethnicity, disability, gender, language, age, and race. Through advocacy, capacity-building, research, and collaborative partnerships, we aim to create conditions that enable full and active participation of minorities and marginalized groups in all aspects of life. TAMM places particular emphasis on gender and disability inclusion. It recognizes that women and people with disabilities, especially those from minority and marginalized groups/communities, face more significant disadvantages in terms of accessing essential social services, livelihood means, community leadership, and justice. TAMM aims to empower and uplift these individuals and communities, addressing their unique needs and advocating for their rights.

Pastoralist Concern Kenya is a grassroots Non Governmental Organization that works in close collaboration with nomadic pastoralist communities and local stakeholders across both the public and private sectors in the Horn of Africa region. Originally registered as a Community Based Organization in Kenya as MECOCO (Marsabit Environmental Conservation Consortium) on the 9th of August 2007, it was later registered with the NGO Coordination Board with the operational license 218/051/19-127/12901. The organization was founded with the aim of strengthening both climate change adaptation and mitigation capacities amongst rural communities in Northern Kenya. 

The foundation of our programming is community inspired and locally driven with core interventions that build resilience and strengthen community livelihoods. Together with our partners, our goal is to operationalize innovative approaches such as Nature Based Solutions to ensure local communities can be lifted out of poverty through sustainable, locally-led programs that balance both conservation and human livelihoods

Isiolo Gender Watch was formed in 2013 with the aim of bringing forth the voice of a woman in decision making. It comprises of women leaders, youth and persons with disabilities in all walks of life who were derived from the diverse ethnic communities of the cosmopolitan county of Isiolo. This initiative was pioneered by the women of Isiolo County having felt marginalized, excluded from leadership positions and the decision making table. Despite constitutional provisions and the advent of devolved governance, women and marginalized groups continue to face barriers in accessing leadership positions and participating in decision-making forums. Cultural factors, including high illiteracy rates among women, youth and persons with disabilities, further compound these challenges, hindering awareness and engagement with the devolved system of governance. 

Isiolo Gender Watch serves as a vital bridge between community members and leadership structures, striving to foster self-reliance and socio-economic empowerment among women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Through grassroots advocacy and citizen engagement, the initiative aims to cultivate political consciousness and promote inclusivity at all levels of governance. Isiolo Sub County Gender Watch hopes to be an interface between the leadership structures and the women, youth and persons with disability in community level in order to make them self-reliant socialeconomically and enhance political consciousness.

 Agency for Cross Border Pastoralists Development (APaD) is a Non-Governmental Organization duly registered under the Non- Governmental Organization Board with its head office in Lodwar town, Turkana County. The organization implements its programs in pastoralist Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) in Kenya (with particular focus in Turkana and West Pokot Counties) and along its international borderlines with Uganda, South Sudan and Ethiopia. 

APaD’s thematic areas are Peacebuilding and Governance, Sustainable Livelihoods Development and Animal Welfare, Women empowerment & Gender Equity, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) & Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), Education, Youth, PWDs & Child Protection, Humanitarian action & Other emergencies, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), and Research, Advocacy and Policy Influence.

TINADA Youth Organization (TiYO) TINADA is a youth led organization with over 20 years’ experience working with and supporting young people. TINADA was founded and registered initially in 2001 as a Youth Group under Ministry of Social Services & later re-registered in 2014 as Community-Based Organization in Kenya to initiate, grow, sustain, upscale and replicate successful community health development programs to enhance the wellbeing of vulnerable young people. The organization has grown over the years, both in terms of its scope of interventions as well in its geographical coverage, having recently (2021) opened offices in Uganda. It was established as a youth initiative with the aim of promoting youth empowerment, education promotion, health services, Mentorship and peaceful co-existence among the youth and community in general.

 The organization is a Youth & Family Driven Integrated Initiative, using the family to family and Youth to Youth focused interventions to demonstrate and attain human rights and sustainable community empowerment through promotion of integrated Mental health, education Empowerment, Disaster Risk Reduction, Decent Work and Economic Empowerment. As a youth-focused and youth-led organization, TINADA has a strong sense of its own identity that provides strong bonds between the organization and the young people it supports which connects to the leading ideas that underpin the work of the organization.

The African Social Development Focus (ASDEF) is a development and resilience building organization that empowers Arid and Semi arid land communities through sustainable community-driven development interventions. ASDEF was formed by a Person With Disability (PWD) who was concerned about the huge and widening humanitarian needs, deepening vulnerabilities, and development gap in its target region. ASDEF works in Wajir, Mandera, Tana River, Marsabit and Garissa counties, the organization’s ‘theory of change’ is anchored on working with target communities to identify challenges, design interventions and mobilize resources to address them. 

The organisation strives to pursue long-term and sustainable development in collaboration with the beneficiary communities, government, development actors and other stakeholders. ASDEF respects strict political and religious impartiality and operates according to principles of non-discrimination and transparency. The organisation fully observes the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS). 

NoFYL was established in 2005 as a welfare society by local Somali pastoral youth and women who were committed to improving the living standards and level of decisionmaking among the Somali communities.
We are engaged in empowering local communities by providing technical support and training to ensure communities have the requisite skills to be self-sufficient.


NoFYL forms the basis of youth networking with other civil society organizations both at local and international levels to create a resource center and a forum for discussion, exchange of ideas on how to
tackle problems affecting the youth in the community.