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Volunteer with Pastoralists Resilience Development Initiative (PAREDI)

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ORGANIZATION: Pastoralists Resilience Development Initiative (PAREDI)

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International Volunteer Opportunities with Pastoralists Resilience Development Initiative (PAREDI)

Introduction
PAREDI, a nonprofit organization based in Samburu County, Kenya, is dedicated to building resilience in pastoralist communities through innovative programs in sustainable rangeland management, livelihoods, education, climate adaptation, and research. We invite passionate international volunteers to join us in driving impactful change in Samburu, Isiolo, and Marsabit Counties.

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers can contribute across PAREDI’s five thematic areas, aligning with their skills and interests to support community-driven development. Opportunities include:

1. Sustainable Rangeland and Natural Resources Management
  • Activities: Supporting rangeland restoration initiatives, promoting sustainable practices, and engaging in biodiversity monitoring.
  • Ideal Skills: Environmental science, GIS, agroecology, or community facilitation.
2. Sustainable Livelihoods and Market Systems Development
  • Activities: Training on alternative livelihoods, improving value chains, and supporting blacksmith and artisanal enterprises.
  • Ideal Skills: Business development, entrepreneurship, and community training.
3. Pastoralist Education and Health for Resilience Building
  • Activities: Assisting with health and education campaigns, school capacity-building, and mental health support.
  • Ideal Skills: Education, public health, and counseling.
4. Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
  • Activities: Promoting renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and disaster risk management strategies.
  • Ideal Skills: Climate science, environmental policy, and sustainable technologies.
5. Research, Knowledge Management, and Institutional Strengthening
  • Activities: Participating in participatory research, developing materials, and strengthening institutional systems.
  • Ideal Skills: Research, writing, and project management.

Volunteer Benefits

  • Immersion in Samburu County’s unique culture and traditions.
  • Accommodation at the PAREDI Centre, which includes offices, working rooms, and a guest house.
  • Visits to Samburu cultural manyattas and participation in traditional cultural activities.
  • Excursions to wildlife conservation areas, including Samburu National Reserve and Kirisia Forest National Reserve.
  • Networking with professionals in international development and resilience.

Engagement Period
Volunteer opportunities range from 1 to 8 weeks, offering flexibility to accommodate varying schedules.

Requirements

  • Respect for local cultures and adaptability to rural settings.
  • Self-funded participation, covering travel, living expenses and conservation fees to conservancies and wildlife parks.

Application Process
Send your request detailing your preferred area of contribution to info@paredi.org.

Join us in empowering pastoralist communities and experiencing the beauty of Samburu County!

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About Pastoralists Resilience Development Initiative (PAREDI)

Location:

183, PAREDI CENTRE, Kisima Town, Maralal, Samburu County 20600, KE

Mission Statement

PAREDI’s mission is to strengthen the resilience of pastoralist communities in Kenya through sustainable rangeland management, enhanced livelihoods, education, healthcare, and climate change adaptation, while promoting research and institutional capacity building.

Description

The Pastoralists Resilience Development Initiative (PAREDI) is an indigenous nonprofit, non-governmental organization based in Samburu, Northern Kenya that seeks to empower pastoralist communities by addressing the unique challenges they face in a rapidly changing environment. Registered with the Public Benefits Organizations Regulatory Authority in Kenya in June 2024, PAREDI was conceived in response to the growing need for sustainable solutions in the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) of Kenya. Pastoralist communities, which rely heavily on livestock and natural resources, are particularly vulnerable to climate change, environmental degradation, market volatility, and socio-economic marginalization.

Through a multifaceted, community-driven approach, PAREDI aims to strengthen the resilience of pastoralist communities by promoting sustainable rangeland management, enhancing livelihood opportunities, improving access to education and healthcare, and fostering climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. Additionally, PAREDI prioritizes research, knowledge management, and institutional strengthening to ensure that interventions are data-driven and sustainable over the long term.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Education & Literacy
Environment
Community, Education & Literacy, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

PAREDI Centre, Kisima TownMaralal, Samburu County 20600Kenya

(1.09314,36.70183)
 

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Environmental Education
  • Disaster Response
  • Environmental Science
  • Healthcare
  • Grant Writing / Research

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1 to 8 weeks depending on your flexibility

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 10
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • Donation required

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