RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. DIGNIFIED LIVES.
Action for Resilient Indigenous Communities works with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to build healthier, more peaceful, inclusive and resilient communities.
About Us
Change starts with Communities.
ARIC is a community-based organization headquartered in Marigat, Baringo County, Kenya.
We work with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to strengthen locally led solutions, support sustainable livelihoods, protect the environment, expand opportunities and promote inclusive development.
Our approach is rooted in community leadership, indigenous knowledge, dignity, accountability and meaningful participation.
what we do
We support climate-resilient agriculture, indigenous crops and seed systems, sustainable livestock production, fisheries, apiculture, food preservation and diversified food production. We also work with communities to strengthen soil, water, rangeland and biodiversity stewardship.
what we do
We promote community health, disease prevention, maternal and child well-being, adolescent health, healthy diets, water and sanitation, mental health and psychosocial well-being. We help communities connect with appropriate public health information, services and referral pathways.
what we do
We support communities to prepare for droughts, floods and other shocks through climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, ecosystem restoration, tree growing, clean energy, nature-based solutions and diversified livelihoods.
what we do
We promote human rights awareness, civic education, public participation, accountable governance, access to justice, peaceful dialogue and responsible management of natural-resource conflicts.
what we do
We work to advance the leadership, safety, participation and economic empowerment of women and girls, while promoting accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities, older persons, youth and other marginalized groups.
what we do
We support young people with vocational, technical, digital and employability skills, entrepreneurship, mentorship, access to markets, career pathways, civic participation, green enterprise and safe, productive and decent work.
Learning, dialogue and
action for resilient
communities.
ARIC convenes and participates in community dialogues, training sessions, learning activities, public-interest forums, peacebuilding initiatives, environmental actions and partnership events. These spaces help communities share knowledge, strengthen relationships and turn ideas into action.
Community dialogue and listening forums
Skills, livelihoods and enterprise learning
Environment and climate resilience actions
Our impact
Local leadership. Practical solutions. Lasting resilience.
Our partners
