Key Achievements
Cultural Heritage, Gender & Climate Justice
- Expand Roots & Routes Project to South Horr, Waso, and Baragoi, empowering 150 youth & women.
- Operationalize the EcoShe Innovation Hub for green entrepreneurship, eco-design, menstrual health innovation, and sustainable livelihoods.
- Launch 5 new Environmental Peace Clubs in schools and youth centers.
- Produce digital stories on Indigenous climate adaptation with youth media teams.
Women’s Empowerment, SRHR & GBV Prevention
- Lead mobile SRHR outreach and distribute dignity kits to 500 girls.
- Train 100 counselors and male champions in GBV prevention.
- Facilitate elders–morans–girls dialogues on harmful cultural practices.
- Roll out Positive Parenting & Mentorship Circles in Suguta, Porro, and Maralal.
Gender Equity, Governance & Customary Law Reform
- Co-lead grassroots forums for Samburu County Gender Policy implementation.
- Conduct 4 legal literacy barazas targeting women and youth.
- Launch civic education campaigns on inclusive budgeting and climate-resilient governance.
Youth Leadership, Peacebuilding & Advocacy
- Host Samburu Youth Assembly for Peace and Climate Solutions.
- Train 50 Indigenous youth in mediation, transitional justice, digital storytelling, civic tech, and modeling as advocacy.
- Strengthen youth participation in county peace dialogues and budgeting forums
Cross-Cutting Priorities
- Include youth with disabilities, pastoralist girls, and ex-GBV survivors.
- Integrate faith leaders and cultural elders to shift harmful norms.
- Document and amplify success stories via radio, podcasts, and national platforms.
Mental Health, HIV Awareness & Drug Prevention
- Roll out mental health and self-esteem campaigns in 10 schools.
- Establish peer-led psychosocial support groups in Porro and Tuum.
- Partner with NSDCC to embed HIV, drug awareness, and trauma healing in youth programs.
At ICAN, we believe that lasting impact begins with community voices at the center.
By partnering with local leaders, youth, and global networks, we are shaping a future where Indigenous communities can flourish with dignity and opportunity