Community Initiatives for Rural Development (CIFORD Kenya) is a community based organization working in Meru North District of Eastern Province, Kenya. The organization was formed in July 2002 and registered with the Ministry of Sports, Gender and Social Services. The community-based organization was formed to tackle socio-economic problems facing the residents of Meru North District and more so the issues affecting women and children. The organizations main focus is in areas of community capacity building, sustainable agriculture, and community health with emphasis on formation of new, safe, empowering coming-of-age rituals which place strong emphasis on girls staying in school rather than early marriage.
we encourage the farmers to use the locally available resources for food production. These skills trained are economically viable, environmentally friendly, and culturally acceptable and socially just for sustainable development.
This is aimed at enabling the community realize their full potential and be able to voice and deal with issues which are anti- developmental in the society.
The community health is aimed at training the women and their families the basic hygiene and nutrition, Sexual reproductive health and rights for youth in school and out of school
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With an energy-saving stove now in place, we visited Ann from the Kanja Self Help Group and were amazed by the transformation. Since installing the
In this inspiring video, Linet Kambanja shares her incredible journey from witnessing the harms of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in her village to becoming a passionate advocate for community health and girls’ empowerment. Learn how CIFORD Kenya’s Alternative Rite of Passage program transformed her life, guiding her to a brighter future and enabling her to champion the fight against FGM in Meru County. Join us to celebrate Linet’s achievements and her dedication to empowering the next generation of girls.
In the arid landscapes of Lairangi village, Julius found hope amidst adversity through indigenous poultry farming. Despite facing the harsh realities of erratic rainfall and crop failure, Julius, a member of Tumaini Self Help group, turned to poultry as a lifeline. However, his initial efforts were fraught with challenges – from disease outbreaks to the complexities of breeding.
Enter CIFORD Kenya, a beacon of knowledge and empowerment for rural communities. With their guidance, Julius embarked on a transformative journey. Through comprehensive training on poultry management, disease control, and breeding techniques, Julius not only saved his flock but also watched it flourish. From a modest beginning with just eight chickens, Julius now tends to a thriving flock of 55, empowered to sell surplus birds to fund his son’s education.
Julius’ story epitomizes the impact of CIFORD Kenya in empowering farmers like him to break the cycle of poverty. With newfound knowledge and skills, Julius stands as a testament to the transformative power of community-based initiatives in sustainable agriculture. Through his perseverance and CIFORD’s support, Julius has not only secured his livelihood but also become a beacon of hope for his community.