Inades-Formation

Inades-Formation Kenya

Inades-Formation Kenya

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SINCE 2012

Key figures

4,794 people benefited

204 organizations supported

07 completed projects

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The Inades-Formation office in Kenya was established in early 1978.

On June 5, 1978, it was incorporated as a non-profit corporation for rural development through distance education.

In December 1993, the Inades Formation office in Kenya was registered as a non-governmental organization under the NGO Coordination Act, with the mandate to work in Kenya for social and economic development. It starts its activities in Makueni and in the districts of Machakos with expansion projects in the district of Kitui. Later in 2009, it spreads its wings in the Kitui district, particularly in Matinyani, in the Kauma sub-site.

In 2012, the organization changed its name to Inades-Formation Kenya (IFK) after acquiring National Association (NA) status as a member of the Inades-Formation network. The organization joined the Kenya NGO Coordinating Council in April 2012.

Inades-Formation Kenya works for the economic and social development of populations with particular emphasis on their free and responsible participation in the transformation of their societies. Its working approach is “Stimulation and Support of Development Alternatives at the service of the Common Good (SAADEV).

Projects

Rehabilitation of Ikolya River during tree planting campaign

WSM Project

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PCRAP project

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Farmers in Ngaamba Location during a farm visit in one of their member's farm

HVAC Project

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DWP project

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SOFDEV project

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SHGA project

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Inades-formation Kenya bodies

1. The General Assembly

The General Assembly is the supreme organ of the association. It determines the general orientations of the activity of the Association and the objectives to be pursued.

2. The Executive Committee

The Executive Committee has the most extensive powers on behalf of the National Association in matters of administration. In particular, it has the powers of:

  • Appoint the Director of the National Office and submit it to the approval of the President of the International Association
  • Ensure the application of the decisions of the General Assembly;
  • Approve the action plan;
  • Approve the Annual Work Plan (PTA) and the corresponding budget;
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3. The Supervisory Board

The Supervisory Board has the following missions, among others:

  • Monitor the achievement of the Association’s corporate purpose;
  • Periodically monitor the Association’s expenses and suggest ways and means of optimizing the budget for overheads;
  • Follow the management of the association by the Executive Committee and offer advice for improvement if necessary;
  • Ensure the preservation of heritage;
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements as well as the decisions of the bodies.

4. The National Office

Joseph Mwongela Munywoki

Mr. Joseph Munywoki

Managing Director

Patrick kioko

Mr. Maingi Patrick Kioko

Director of administration and finance

John mutua

Mr. Mutua John Wambua

Director of Programs

Onesmus Mwangangi

Mr. Onesmus Mwangangi

Project Officer – Lobby, Advocacy and Inclusive Governance

Osca silali

Mr. Oscar Silali

Project Officer – Livestock Value chain

Esther Ndanu Mutinda - Community Engagement Officer

Mrs. Esther Mutinda

Community Engagement Officer – Donkey Welfare Project

Nicholas Gitonga Mati - Project Office ( Crops Value Chain)

Mr. Gitonga Nicholas

Project Officer – Crop Value Chain

Musau

Mr. David Musau

Project Officer – Solidarity Fund for Development

Hellen Mangoi

Mrs. Hellen Mangói

Project Officer – Watershed management

Mercy david

Mrs. Mercy David

Project Officer – Self Help Group Approach

Barack Ougo

Mr. Barack Ougo

Project Officer – Donkey Welfare Project

Jacinta Muithya

Mrs. Muithya Jacinta

An accountant

bendatte

Mrs. Bendatte Kimanthi

Office Administrator

Stephen Kavumbi

Mr. Kavumbi Stephen

Driver

Anne Mutungi

Mrs. Mutungi Anne

Administrative assistant

Collins owuor

Mr. Owuor Collins

Project Officer -Climate resilience and good agricultural practices

Contact Inades-Formation Kenya

Phone

+254 020 26 35 606

Geographic address

PO Box 1905 90 100 Machakos
Machakos-Wote Rd. Opp. Century Park
Kenya

E-mail address

inadesformation.kenya@inadesfo.net

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SHGA project

1. Project title

Self-Help Group Approach (SHGA)

2. Objectives

Sustainable livelihoods and self-help groups within target communities.

3. Beneficiaries

The project aims to reach 25 women’s groups and 1 cluster-level association by August 2022.

4. Achievement area

The SHGA Project is located in Masinga Sub-County, Machakos County, Kithyoko. So far, the program has been implemented in 3 villages in Ngomola, Msingi and Mwatungo villages.

5. Summary of the project

The SHG approach focuses on the poorest of the poorest women in the community with the aim of improving their livelihoods. The impact is intended to eventually extend to the entire household, especially children and communities in the selected areas, and to positively affect the social, economic and political pillars of society. The initiative uses the bottom-up approach that capitalizes on people’s current capacities and strengths.
The model develops through different levels which have differences in composition and function. It starts with groups made up of poor women of similar socio-economic status who mobilize savings according to their abilities and disburse them among themselves in the form of micro-loans. At the beginning of the SHGs, the microloans were mainly for consumption, for example the purchase of food, clothing and the payment of school fees. As the groups continue to grow, members begin to take credit for production, for example small and medium enterprises and agricultural inputs.
The model then expands to the cluster level which is made up of 2 representatives of 8-10 SHGs. The clusters assume the capacity building and monitoring role of the SHGs they represent. They also continue to form more groups in the area of their operation. In addition to strengthening self-help groups, clusters also mobilize resources including training and social services, implement community initiatives, engage in social transformation, and participate in governance and advocacy.
The model then goes further to form a federation which is made up of 2 representatives from 8 to 10 constituent CLAs. The federation develops the vision, mission and objectives of the institution.

The SHGA has established 11 groups with a total of 221 members from 3 villages in the Kithyoko location. The 3 former groups from the village of Ngomola were trained on modules 1 to 4 of the approach and were able to set up the functioning of the group, build up their financial capital through savings and contract micro-credits. The credits were mainly intended for consumption purposes, for example the purchase of food, educational materials and medical expenses. Thanks to additional training, women will be able to obtain credit for productive purposes.

SOFDEV project

1. Project title

Solidarity Fund for Development (SOFDEV)

2. Objectives

Improvement of the economic situation of the target beneficiaries.

3. Beneficiaries

The project targets 1200 beneficiaries in 3 counties.

4. Achievement area

The SOFDEV model saw the establishment of 7 SOFDEV units in the lower east of Kenya in 3 counties: Machakos (Mwala, Mbiuni and Kathama units), Kitui (Kauma, Musengo and Yatta Kwa Vonza units) and Makueni (Ngaamba unit and west Kibwezi unit).

DWP project

1. Project title

Donkey Welfare Project (DWP)

2. Objectives

Improving Donkey Welfare for Community Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods in Lower Eastern Regions of Kenya

3. Beneficiaries

The project will use a group approach, targeting a total of 2,000 households as direct beneficiaries of resilient and sustainable livelihoods. Through this partnership, the project aims to improve the lives of 9,000 working donkeys, contributing to the livelihoods of rural farming communities.

4. Achievement area

The project targets communities in three (3) sub-counties of Makueni County (Makueni, Kibwezi East and West) and four (4) sub-counties of Machakos County (Masinga, Yatta, Mwala and Mavoko).

HVAC Project

1. Project title

Crop value chain

2. Objectives

Improvement of the economic situation of the target beneficiaries.

3. Beneficiaries

The project aims to support 800 beneficiaries in three counties.

4. Achievement area

It is located in three counties in the lower eastern part of Kenya, namely Machakos (sub-counties of Masinga and Yatta), Kitui County (sub-counties of Kitui Rural, Kitui West) and Makueni County (sub-counties of -Kilome and Kibwezi West counties).

PCRAP project

1. Project title

Promotion of climate-resilient agricultural practices

2. Objectives

Improved watershed management practices among target communities.

3. Beneficiaries

The project targets 2,000 beneficiaries including 628 men (31.4%), 940 women (47%) and 392 young people (19.6%) and special groups including 40 people with disabilities (2%).

4. Achievement area

The project operates in six sub-counties of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties. In Machakos we have Yatta and Masinga sub-counties, Makueni we have Kilome and West Kibwezi sub-counties, while in Kitui we have West Kitui and Rural Kitui sub-counties.

WSM Project

1. Project title

Watershed management

2. Objectives

Improved watershed management practices among target communities.

3. Beneficiaries

The watershed management project works with 3 community institutions (Water Resources User Associations-WRUA) in 3 counties of Makueni, Machakos and Kitui counties.

4. Achievement area

The WRUAs include the Ikolya, Middle Mwitasyano and Lower Mwitasyano WRUAs respectively.

The Executive Committee

The Executive Committee has the most extensive powers on behalf of the National Association in matters of administration. In particular, it has the powers of :

  • Appoint the Director of the National Office and submit it to the approval of the President of the International Association;
  • Ensure the application of the decisions of the General Assembly;
  • Approve the action plan;
  • Approve the Annual Work Plan (PTA) and the corresponding budget;
  • Approve agreements with the International Association;
  • Request audits and assessments;
  • Appoint co-evaluators, as well as co-auditors for management audits;
  • Follow the recommendations of audits and evaluations;
  • Decide on the evaluation of the National Association and the evaluation of the Director of the National Office in consultation with the President of the International Association;
  • Examine the balance sheets and accounts and submit them for the approval of the General Assembly.

NB: The Executive Committee may, as needed, create one or more committees for the finances, the activities of the association or any other object of its choice.

ABCD2 project

Projet ABCD-Un élève un arbre COP28

1. Project title

Supporting the scaling-up of community experiences and citizen monitoring of public policies in response to climate change in sub-Saharan Africa (ABCD 2 project)

2. Summary

The project to scale up community experiences and dynamics of citizen monitoring of public policies in the face of climate change in sub-Saharan Africa is the continuation of an initial project to capitalize on these experiences.

In fact, in 2022, with funding from the Basque Agency for Development Cooperation (ABCD), Inades-Formation carried out the project “Study-capitalization of best practices in the face of the challenges of climate change and local governance in sub-Saharan Africa “This project capitalized on 50 experiences, including 31 on adaptation to climate change and 19 on governance, in 11 sub-Saharan African countries.

Based on the results of this pilot project, we have been able to identify and capitalize on some of the living realities of community efforts to combat the problems posed by climate change in Africa. They have been developed by a variety of players, including public services specializing in environmental and climate change management, civil society organizations and farmers’ organizations.

This second phase of the project, which will run for 30 months (2022-2024), aims to (i) scale up these good experiences developed by communities in African countries, in terms of adaptation, mitigation and resilience to climate change and of (ii) support the dynamics of citizen monitoring of the associated policy and regulatory frameworks.

3. General objective

Contribute to the fight against global warming, through the large-scale promotion of local experiences and concerted policy measures relating to adaptation, mitigation and resilience mechanisms for vulnerable populations, especially rural populations in sub-Saharan Africa.

4. Specific objectives

  • Scale up the good experiences developed by communities in African countries, in terms of adaptation, mitigation and resilience in the face of climate change.
  • Support the dynamics of citizen monitoring of related policy and regulatory frameworks

5. Completion period: June 2022 to November 2024

6. Project area

The project is being carried out in 11 countries: Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, DR Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania and Togo.

7. Financial partner

Basque Agency for Cooperation and Development (ABCD)

9. Implementation partners

17 local development organizations with projects that will replicate the good experiences capitalized on in phase 1 of the project. They were selected on the basis of the evaluation criteria of effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, sustainability and gender equity, following a call for projects launched by Inades-Formation.

List of organizations and their projects

N°

Country

Organization

Project title

1

Burkina Faso

WMU-CDN

Strengthening women’s resilience to climate change by promoting agroecological practices. Case study of the agroecological farm run by the women of the Union des Groupements Féminins Ce Dwane Nyee (UGF/CDN), Sanguie province, Centre West region, Burkina Faso.

2

Burkina Faso

Inades-Formation Burkina

Strengthening eco-citizenship through environmental education for pupils in the commune of Arbollé in the northern region of Burkina Faso

3

Burundi

Inades-Formation Burundi

Promoting environmental education in schools to tackle climate change

4

Cameroon

FAP NGO CAMEROON

Promotion of Community Initiatives to Protect Common Interest Resources in Cameroon

5

Côte d’Ivoire

CDD-CI

One pupil, one tree to combat coastal erosion and the disappearance of mangroves

6

DR Congo

UWAKI North Kivu

Projet d’appui à la valorisation des semences paysannes dans les unions de Luofu, Kipese et Lubero en territoire de Lubero au Nord-Kivu / RDC. Inspired by the experience of the Union des groupements Naam de Koumbri in Burkina Faso

7

DR Congo

ACOSYF

Grassroots environmental education to tackle climate change in the Kaziba chiefdom in DR Congo

8

Kenya

Inades-Formation Kenya

The scaling up of experiences developed by communities and the dynamics of school-based re-afforestation initiatives to address climate change in Kenya

9

Rwanda

RECOR Rwanda

Affordable solar pumps for small-scale irrigation, a revolutionary technology to help farmers increase their resilience capacity to climate change issues in Rwanda

10

Rwanda

Inades-Formation Rwanda

Replication of the practice of grafting fruit trees to increase the resilience of farmers in the Bugesera district to climate change.

11

Senegal

7A MAA REWEE

Project to promote agro-biodiversity conservation through capacity building and documentation of local seed varieties in Senegal

12

Tanzania

Inades-Formation Tanzania

Promotion of community seed banks for the conservation of agro-biodiversity through capacity building and documentation of local seed varieties in Kondoa and Chemba Districts of Dodoma Region, Tanzania”.

13

Chad

Inades-Formation Chad

Promotion of seed banks, Scaling up the Seeds Savers Network /Kenya experience

14

Chad

ATASANPE Chad

Expand the “One student, one tree” project developed by ACOSYF RD Congo

15

Togo

APAD International Togo

The governance of protected areas: The case of the Agou mountainsides in Togo

16

Togo

Inades-Formation Togo

Continuous and competitive integrated family farming systems for farmer resilience to climate change in Tchamba 2 commune

17

Togo

JVE Togo

Governance of local seed systems among women’s cooperatives in the Assimé classified forest for climate resilience

ACF-AO project

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1. Project title

Feminist Climate Action Project – West Africa ACF-AO

2. Summary

The “Feminist Climate Action in West Africa” project is being implemented in Côte d’Ivoire to contribute effectively to the resilience and fight against the effects of climate change by ecologically sensitive coastal and island communities, with a particular focus on rural women and young people.

It will build the capacity of communities, particularly women and young people, to implement strategies to protect biodiversity and ecosystems, notably through the adoption of agroecological practices, energy diversification and advocacy. It will strengthen the participation of rural women and young people in local governance of biodiversity and climate action.

Funded by Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, the ACF AO project is taking place in Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal and Togo.

It is managed in Côte d’Ivoire by SUCO and Inades-Formation – Secrétariat Général.

3. Background

Climate change threatens to push nearly a million more Ivorians into extreme poverty, increase the risk of water stress, with more and more regions expected to see more than 10% of their population in water shortage, and increase the resurgence of air- and water-related diseases among susceptible populations (Nationally Determined Contributions, CDN-COTE D’IVOIRE, March 2022). According to the World Bank, by 2050, Côte d’Ivoire will face an average temperature rise of two degrees Celsius, greater rainfall variability and a 30 cm rise in sea level along the coast (World Bank, 2018a).

Climate change affects all development sectors. However, differences between men and women in their relationship with their environment, differences in the composition of economic sectors and unequal access to resources and decision-making will amplify the impacts of climate change on certain categories of the population, including women.

The “Feminist Climate Action in West Africa” project is a response to this reality.

4. General objective

Strengthening climate change adaptation by rural and indigenous women and young people in ecologically sensitive coastal and island regions of Côte d’Ivoire.

5. Specific objectives

  • Increase the influence of rural and indigenous women and young people in climate policy advocacy and in the governance of high-biodiversity ecosystems vulnerable to climate change.
  • Increase the adoption of nature-based solutions such as agroecology, ecosystem and biodiversity protection and restoration, for climate change adaptation, by rural and indigenous women and young people.
  • Strengthen the climate resilience of rural and indigenous women and young people through economic empowerment and energy diversification.

6. Completion date: 2023 - 2026

7. Target audience / beneficiaries: Young people 41% & Rural and indigenous women 59%.

8. Project area

Adiaké, Grand-Bassam, Jacqueville and Grand-Lahou.

9. Project actions

– Diagnose the obstacles and facilitating factors for the active participation of target groups in biodiversity and climate management decision-making bodies;

– Participatory diagnoses carried out by local authorities on the climatic vulnerability of ecosystems and identification of gender-sensitive adaptation measures and strategies;

– Training for rural and indigenous women and young people to strengthen and maintain their participation in decision-making bodies;

– Training of beneficiaries on climate and biodiversity conservation policies;

– Participating communities receive training in business development, inclusive value chains, cooperative management, and direct marketing.

– Village awareness-raising and training workshops on biodiversity-friendly and gender-sensitive mitigation and adaptation measures carried out in participating communities.

– Ecosystem management and development plans designed and implemented in participating communities.

– Technical and financial support to participating communities for the implementation of climate-resilient agroecological practices (micro-breeding, agroforestry, market gardening, beekeeping and oyster farming); to strengthen access to productive water, agricultural inputs and equipment; for the installation of tree nurseries and reforestation of coastal ecosystems.

– Solar and eco-energy equipment for food production, processing and preservation, and training in equipment use and maintenance.

– Women and youth networking and advocacy

– Support and strengthening of savings and credit systems provided to women’s groups.

10. Technical and financial partners

Project funded by Affaire Mondiale Canada and implemented by INTERPARES, SUCO and their partners, including Inades-Formation – Secrétariat Général pour la Cote d’Ivoire.

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