Turkana landscape
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Community

Climate education, adaptation, and stewardship, led by the people of Kakuma.

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About GIK

Who We Are

We are a community-led organization based in Kakuma, Turkana County, advancing climate education, adaptation, indigenous knowledge, conservation, and agroecology.

Our Approach

Co-Create
With Community

We start with local realities, combine indigenous knowledge with practical science, and build solutions alongside youth, women, and elders.

Listen first.
Share knowledge.
Measure impact.
Field collaboration
Pastoral scene

Our Programs

Climate Education

Schools, workshops, and media that build climate literacy.

Climate Adaptation

Water, grazing, and livelihood strategies for a hotter climate.

Indigenous Knowledge

Protecting and applying traditional ecological practices.

Ecosystem Conservation

Restoring land, trees, and biodiversity.

Agroecology

Sustainable farming and food security led by local farmers.

Agroecology harvest
Featured Program

Agroecology

We train farmers in sustainable practices, establish demo plots, and strengthen local seed systems, improving nutrition and income while protecting the land.

Demo PlotsPractical training in sustainable farming.
Farmer NetworksPeer learning and seed saving.
Conservation

Restore
The Land

From tree planting to rangeland recovery, we protect biodiversity and rebuild the ecosystems that communities depend on.

Tree planting
Indigenous knowledge transfer
Indigenous Knowledge

Learn From
The Past

We document and apply traditional ecological knowledge, ensuring elders' wisdom shapes today's climate responses.

Adaptation

Adapt
Together

We help communities plan for water scarcity, manage grazing, and diversify livelihoods, turning vulnerability into readiness.

Water SecurityConservation and access planning.
Sustainable GrazingRotational plans that protect rangelands.
Water point
Youth education
Education

Teach The
Next Generation

We bring climate literacy into schools and youth spaces, building skills, leadership, and local stewardship.

Impact

Results That
Matter

110+

Youth and elders engaged

5

Programs delivering education, adaptation, and conservation

2

Communities: Turkana and Pokot

Partners

Work With Us

We collaborate with funders, government, and academic partners to scale community-led climate action.

Funders & NGOs

Support our programs and help scale community-led climate action.

Government & Agencies

Partner on policy, planning, and regional climate initiatives.

Schools & Universities

Collaborate on research, education, and student engagement.

Contact

Let's Build
Resilience

LocationKakuma, Turkana County, Kenya
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