IPSIA Kenya

On 12 February in Nairobi, Italian civil society organizations working in Kenya and across East Africa came together for a moment of exchange and reflection.
IPSIA was proud to join over 50 organizations in this collective effort.
Working together means greater coherence, stronger partnerships and more coordinated action.
Have a look at the full post by Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio di Nairobito learn more about the discussion and next steps.

Ambasciata d'Italia a Nairobi Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio di Nairobi COIKE - Coordination of Italian NGOs in Kenya

🌍On 10th December - Human Rights Day, IPSIA will be in Musul Communal Land (Laikipia North) for an event funded by Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio di Nairobi and organized by COIKE - Coordination of Italian NGOs in Kenya, marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

🏃‍♀️The day will feature a Community Run, bringing together women, girls, youth groups, and CSOs in a powerful moment of unity, solidarity, and collective awareness. Throughout the event, participants will also could engage with panel discussions and expert speakers, exploring the links between gender-based violence, women’s rights and climate change, a reality that deeply shapes life in many ASAL regions of Kenya. The programme will blend participation, dialogue, and visibility, creating space for shared perspectives, community engagement, and a renewed commitment to action.

🤝We look forward to taking part in this important day together with the people and partners who work every day to promote safety, dignity, and rights for women and girls.
A special thanks to Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio di Nairobi and COIKE - Coordination of Italian NGOs in Kenya for making this event possible, and to all the organisations that have chosen to commit their energy and efforts to this important moment.

🌍IPSIA Kenya is pleased to announce the Acquifera field visit carried out from 27 November to 1 December.

💧Acquifera is a non-profit organisation of professional geologists that works globally to improve water access in areas facing scarcity or water quality challenges, while promoting the sustainable use of groundwater resources.

💦Over the course of two days visit, the Acquifera team visited 16 communities in Laikipia North to conduct a comprehensive socio-hydrogeological assessment aimed at deepening the understanding of water availability, management practices, and community needs within the region.

🤝The findings from this assessment were presented on 1st December at the Governor’s Hall, in the presence of the Department of Water, Environment & Natural Resources - Laikipia County, along with representatives from various local and national institutions. The session provided a collaborative space to review the collected data and discuss how it can guide more effective and sustainable water resource planning. Building on this, Acquifera’s hydrogeological analysis and groundwater mapping will be useful for planning cost-effective and impactful interventions across Laikipia North.

⛲The socio-hydrogeological assessment carried out in Laikipia North explored how water resources are managed, accessed, and experienced within the communities, combining technical analysis with local perspectives through a fully participatory approach. This methodology helps bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and community realities, ensuring that those most affected by water-related challenges become active contributors in shaping practical solutions and strengthening the vital connection between groundwater resources and local socio-economic development.

💪🏽IPSIA firmly believes that access to water is not just an outcome but a catalyst for sustainable community development, making this activity a pivotal contribution to empowering communities in Laikipia North under the WEEHS project, funded by Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio di Nairobi in partnership with the County Government of Laikipia, IMPACT_KENYA, and the Laikipia Permaculture Centre.