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Click Here Enumerators during the Training Enhancing Youth and Women’s Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya. Project Overview Land access remains a critical challenge for women and youth in Western Kenya, hindered by socio-cultural norms, economic barriers, and weak legal frameworks. Patriarchal land tenure systems often exclude women from ownership, while intergenerational power dynamics marginalize youth. High land prices, exploitative leases, and limited dispute-resolution mechanisms further restrict equitable access. To address these challenges, GFA Consulting Group, in partnership with Pamoja under the GIZ Agri-Jobs 4 Youth Initiative, is implementing a 12-month project across Kisumu, Vihiga, Siaya, Kakamega, and Bungoma counties. The initiative focuses on strengthening land access for women and youth in key agricultural value chains: Poultry, Azolla farming, African Leafy Vegetables (ALVs), and Soybeans. Key Project Interventions 1. Baseline Survey & Data-Driven Planning A two-day enumerators’ workshop at Vittoria Suites, Kisumu, equipped researchers with skills to conduct a baseline survey on land ownership dynamics. The findings will inform evidence-based interventions to improve land access policies and practices. The primary objective of the training was to familiarize the enumerators with the project goals and equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct data collection to inform evidence-based project implementation. 2. Promoting Sustainable Farming Innovations The project supports climate-smart agriculture, including Azolla farming—a protein-rich livestock feed supplement. A field visit to an innovative Azolla farmer in Sabatia, Vihiga, demonstrated its potential to reduce feed costs while boosting poultry, pig, and fish production. 3. Empowering Community Advocates 20 Community Change Advocates (CCAs) underwent a 5-day intensive training on land laws, paralegal support, and dialogue facilitation. These advocates now lead intergenerational dialogues to bridge gaps between elders and youth on land rights. A one-day sensitization workshop at Bukura Agricultural Training Center (ATC) strengthened the capacity of Farmers Service Centers (FSCs) to conduct awareness campaigns on equitable land access. Expected Impact By tackling legal, economic, and cultural barriers, the project will: ✅ Increase women and youth’s participation in agriculture. ✅ Improve land leasing and ownership opportunities. ✅ Strengthen community-based dispute resolution mechanisms. ✅ Boost productivity in poultry, Azolla, ALVs, and soybeans—enhancing food security and incomes. This initiative is a step toward inclusive agricultural growth in Western Kenya. Follow our progress as we empower women and youth to unlock their full potential in farming. Section Title Every website has a story, and your visitors want to hear yours. This space is a great opportunity to give a full background on who you are, what your team does and what your site has to offer. Double click on the text box to start editing your content and make sure to add all the relevant details you want site visitors to know. If you’re a business, talk about how you started and share your professional journey. Explain your core values, your commitment to customers and how you stand out from the crowd. Add a photo, gallery or video for even more engagement.

"We traded stones for roundtable discussions. Where protests once took lives, dialogue now saves them and builds a better healthcare system for everyone. Our voices are not just heard; they are invited." Read More "We transformed our youth from instruments of violence to architects of peace. Now, they have a seat at the table, their voices are heard in budget hearings, and they are building a new, peaceful future for Bungoma." — Allan Odeoh Nabarwa, Bungoma County Governance and Peace Advocates Network Read More "We turned our frustration into a plan and our voices into action. Now, our health centre has medicine, our streets have light, and our community has its hope back." Tracy Ogola Read More "I traded a combative style for consensus. Now, by giving dialogue a chance, we are not only lighting up dark streets but also resolving the deeper conflicts that leave communities in the dark." — Kenedy Anjejo Read More "We traded street protests for strategic letters and dialogues. Now, a dormant youth policy is springing to life, proving that the most powerful tool for change is not a loud voice, but a clear and structured plan." — Collins Masinde, Bungoma County Governance and Peace Advocates Network Read More "We replaced confusion with clarity and misinformation with social audit. By empowering our youth with the tools of peaceful accountability, we turned them from obstacles of insecurity into champions of change." Eric Yogo Read More Success stories

Pamoja empowers youth, women and men to solve problems in their communities related to violence, security and poverty. We help transform institutions and communities to move from crisis and poverty to peace and prosperity across Kenya. Mission To strengthen the resilience of disadvantaged individuals and communities to sustainably address and transform the risks and vulnerabilities to conflict and climate change. Vision A peaceful, just and prosperous society. Our Core Values Who we are Established in 2009 Pamoja for Transformation is a National Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered in Kenya as a Trust and in Liechtenstein as a non-profit association. The organization envisions a Peaceful, just, and prosperous society. We work in conflict-affected communities in East Africa, serving marginalized and disadvantaged people, communities, and groups to transit from crisis and poverty to sustainable peace and development. We seek to contribute to the transformation of structural and latent conflicts that arise from weak governance systems, social injustices, environmental degradation and economic inequalities. We work by supporting local, community-based initiatives that strengthen resilience against violence and climate change by enhancing economic and employment opportunities. Our primary target includes women and youth; Refugees and pastoralists, farmers and entrepreneurs from rural and peri-urban communities. The organization works in collaboration with county and national Governments, civil society and private sector, religious organization, media, community organizations and technical vocational training institutions across Kenya. We operate at the nexus of peace and development by integrating policy and governance, skills and enterprise development climate change and environmental sustainability to address the drivers of poverty and peace. We are a team of professionals from diverse backgrounds who are highly motivated to bring strategic and transformative solutions in the areas of our expertise. We are not limited to Kenya, we work in partnership with various global organizations, local and bilateral donors, foundations and well-wishers to meet the ever-changing development needs. Our work has impacted over 8,000 disadvantaged individuals mostly women and youth in rural and urban areas at the Kenyan Coast, Nairobi metropolitan, Western, Nyanza, Nothern and Rift valley regions. Pamoja’s pursuit for peaceful, just and prosperous societies is based on the programmatic areas of that are all interrelated. We put together these programs to learn, demonstrate and appreciate how our work on peace and governance, enterprise development and climate change contribute to the reduction of violence and poverty. The profile is a highlight of our immense experience, impact, value proposition and strategic contribution across Kenya. Our profile is built on transformative experiences and lessons from implementation approaches and engagement with diverse stakeholders who have been and continue to be part of Pamoja. Geographical Coverage: Nairobi, Nakuru, Turkana, Kisumu, Migori, Bungoma, Vihiga, Kakamega, Siaya, Mombasa Kilifi, Kwale, Tana River, Homabay, Baringo, Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu, Kajiado Get Involved Be the first to know about our projects or programs Email SUBSCRIBE Thanks for subscribing! Our Partners 1/7

< Back Applications Applications Are you a community resource person willing to volunteer and aspiring to create change within yourself and your community but you lack or have limited knowledge and skills? We are planning to invest in such individuals through a 10 days capacity training on Nonviolent Conflict Transformation to enable them to initiate interventions, build networks and synergy and mobilize resources for community action towards justice, peaceful co-existence and prosperity. Interested individuals must demonstrate the ability and commitment to voluntarily transfer the gained knowledge and skills to his/her community Previous Next

< Back Improving Community Safety and Cohesion in Kisumu Location Kisumu County Location Peace and Governance KEY FACTS Region: Kisumu County Period: December 2016 – May 2018 Partner: Act Change Transform (ACT!) Donor: Danish International Development Agency - DANIDA CONTEXT In Kisumu county, the large numbers of unemployed youth lack access to economic opportunities as well as opportunities to participate in dialogue on issues affecting their communities. This has often resulted in violence and crimes, especially during election times. Young people are often manipulated and hired by politicians to intimidate their rivals and cause violence. Women remain largely excluded from playing an active role in conflict resolution processes. PROJECT AIM The project aims at transforming violent conflicts among the youth at risk by fostering their integration into the community and reducing violent gang and extremist activities that undermine community safety. Enhance communication, collaboration and trust between the police, the county government, local politicians, the civil society and youth at risk of violence and crime. RESULTS 2017 1’288 representatives from the national and county government, the police, the Council of Elders, the media, as well as religious, youth and civil society leaders attended a series of networking and problem-solving forums. Increased levels of trust and confidence between police and youth at risk groups leading to increased violence and crimereporting. 25 women were trained in mediation and became actively involved in mitigating land conflicts and political incitement. Siaya County P4T Signs MoU with Bondo Technical Training Institute View Project Siaya and Bungoma Counties We4R: Strengthening Gender-Responsive Land Governance: P4T and GIZ–WE4R Conclude Successful BriGLAW County Engagements in Bungoma and Siaya View Project Nairobi County, Kenya Resilience, Peace & Stability (RPS) Program View Project Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga, Siaya, and Bungoma. Marking Progress, Growing the Future: P4T Concludes Phase One of Land Access Initiative and Launches Next Chapter View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

< Back Strengthening Entrepreneurial Skills for Refugees and Host Communities in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei settlement, Turkana County Location Turkana County Location Skills and Enterprise Development The objective of the project is to empower and strengthen the entrepreneurial skills of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in both refugee and host communities in Turkana County. The project aims to enhance the income performance of these MSEs and increase their chances of employment opportunities, through provision of technical support, coaching, and entrepreneurship, business and financial training to MSE owners. The support offered is tailored to meet the specific needs of the local market, providing a holistic approach to entrepreneurship development. By strengthening the entrepreneurial skills of MSE owners, the project aims to foster economic growth, create employment opportunities, and contribute to the overall development and prosperity of both refugee and host communities. Siaya County P4T Signs MoU with Bondo Technical Training Institute View Project Siaya and Bungoma Counties We4R: Strengthening Gender-Responsive Land Governance: P4T and GIZ–WE4R Conclude Successful BriGLAW County Engagements in Bungoma and Siaya View Project Nairobi County, Kenya Resilience, Peace & Stability (RPS) Program View Project Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga, Siaya, and Bungoma. Marking Progress, Growing the Future: P4T Concludes Phase One of Land Access Initiative and Launches Next Chapter View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

Videos Play Video Play Video 14:00 GIZ-CPS OUTCOME HARVESTING DOCUMENTARY OUTCOME HARVESTING DOCUMENTARY FOR ENHANCING GOOD GOVERNANCE IN KISUMU AND BUNGOMA COUNTIES Play Video Play Video 04:23 International Youth Day 2023 Theme: Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World. The youth represent the forthcoming prospects of any nation. Their audacity, resolve, and intellect pave the way for turning the inconceivable into reality! Play Video Play Video 06:31 Pamoja for Transformation Agri-Biz Awards 2023 Call for Applications. The Agri-Biz awards is an annual entrepreneurship program that seeks to promote the engagement and participation of young people in agricultural activities. These awards are part of the Pamoja for Transformation's Agri-Biz programme which aims to provide technical, financial and networking opportunities for young people. To apply https://rb.gy/jn5og Play Video Play Video 35:21 SKILLS FOR JOBS PROJECT The Skills for Jobs project provided employability skills, Soft Skills work readiness and business entrepreneurship support for 1,850 youth to access jobs and economic opportunities. The youth received certification on Basic Skills Training in Government Grade test III from seven vocational training centres in Kisumu, Bungoma and Siaya Counties. The project also supported courses in green and renewable energy through cooperation with the public and private sector industry players. Play Video Play Video 04:28 Capacity Development in Renewable energy through Technical and Vocational education and Training Solar Pv Installation Scholarship. A tripartite partnership Project Co-funded by GIZ and WTS Energy: Co-implemented by Pamoja For Transformation and WTS Energy at NITA Nairobi Play Video Play Video 04:14 Adopt-a-Family Initiative reaches out to needy households in Kibra amidst COVID-19 #NTVTonight #NTVKenya The coronavirus pandemic has formed new bigger families in Kibra Nairobi where families get to adopt needy families and help each other out in terms of providing food items as well as offer advise on how to keep safe. Subscribe to NTV Kenya channel for latest Kenyan news today and everyday. Get the Kenya news updates, discussions and other exciting shows. Website: ntv.nation.co.ke || Paper: Daily Nation || Twitter: @ntvkenya || Facebook: NTV Kenya || Instagram: NTV Kenya Play Video Play Video 04:08 Familia tofauti Kibra zaibua mpango maalum wa ‘Adopt a family’ #NTVJioni #NTVKenya Kufuatia kuzuka kwa janga la corona, familia tofauti mtaani Kibra zimeibuka na mpango maalum wa kujisitiri magumu ya nyakati hizi, uitwao Adopt A Family. Subscribe to NTV Kenya channel for latest Kenyan news today and everyday. Get the Kenya news updates, discussions and other exciting shows. Website: ntv.nation.co.ke || Paper: Daily Nation || Twitter: @ntvkenya || Facebook: NTV Kenya || Instagram: NTV Kenya Play Video Play Video 16:05 Promoting Community Resilience Towards Peaceful Elections Kenya has experienced recurrent community-based (tribal) animosity from 1992- 2017 in every electoral cycle in Kenya, marked by widespread violence, fear and suspicion on security and electoral integrity, underlying community prejudices and mistrust and overall discontent with the management of elections. In the 2022 General Elections, Pamoja for Transformation and partners implemented the Promoting Community Resilience Towards Peaceful Elections (PCR) project. The 8-month project was steered by a network of our trained grassroots-level peace champions, state and non-state actors, cross border Boda Boda peace champions’ network and ad hoc election security networks. Through continuous community engagements and interventions, the project fostered peace and security, which contributed to the reduction of violence (reported and unreported) before, during and after 2022 General Elections in Kisumu and Mombasa Counties. This documentation highlights the strategies deployed by different actors to achieve the outcomes, best practices and lessons learnt to inform future election programming Play Video Play Video 49:41 Promoting Youth Employment Through MTVET: Your World The project is being implemented in Kisumu County with the support of GIZ and Korea's cooperation. The program will benefit 1700 beneficiaries and is being implemented in phases. The scholarships are being offered at seven vocational training centers. Ahero Vocational Training Center, Mariwa Vocational Training Center, Akado Vocational Training Center, YMCA-Kisumu, and NITA-Kisumu; Bondo Technical Training Center; Bungoma Technical Vocational Training Center; Load More

Building the Resilience of Small Sized Aquaculture Enterprises Through Entrepreneurial, Financial and Business Management Training This project comes against the backdrop of efforts made by the county government of Homabay and ABDP- (Aquaculture Business Development Program) to promote the adoption of climate-resilient practices in fostering expansion of aquaculture as a way to reduce overdependence on capture fisheries and improve income and create jobs to women and youths in Homabay county. This targets to build capacity on business and technical aquaculture of 30 aquaculture farmers of Kadongo self Help Group to spur economic well-being and environmental conservation.

Pamoja empowers youth, women and men to solve problems in their communities related to violence, security and poverty. We help transform institutions and communities to move from crisis and poverty to peace and prosperity across Kenya. Our Philosophy Our Guiding Principles Partnering for impact We bring people together across divides to find sustainable solutions to overcome violence and poverty. We work with a wide range of partners at all levels of society, including the national and county government, the police, civil society organizations, grassroots communities, religious and business leaders and the council of elders. Supporting community-led change We support and empower local communities to drive bottom-up social change and implement their own solutions, because communities are the best agents of their own change. We invest in and strengthen community systems and structures to drive and sustain home-grown solutions. A holistic approach to peace and development We promote multi-pronged approaches that link peace and with development to effectively address the underlying drivers and root causes of violence and poverty. We acknowledge the interconnectedness of issues, needs and endeavor to bridge all gaps through participation and inclusivity. Get Involved Be the first to know about our projects or programs Email SUBSCRIBE Thanks for subscribing! 1/1 Our Partners

Our Projects Our Programs Skills and Enterprise Development The program's primary goal is to enhance the economic productivity of disadvantaged women and youth-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through various interventions. These interventions include skills development, wealth creation, and promoting resilience and adaptation. To achieve this, the program provides a comprehensive range of support to disadvantaged women and youth. This support includes technical skills training, soft skills development, entrepreneurship knowledge, and assistance with market and financial linkages. By equipping them with these capacities, the program aims to enhance their ability to generate income, create employment opportunities, and support sustainable livelihoods. Learn More Climate Change Resilience Program The programme is premised on an integrated approach that promotes adaptation towards livelihood promotion. the program focuses on value chain development in circular economy, developing capacities of women and youth led SME’s. The program operates at the nexus between policy and action for resilience building and innovation within the green and blue economy value chains. Further, the program integrates and promotes renewable energy technologies in order to foster economic growth, enhance access to resources, affordability, availability towards food security and job opportunities while conserving the natural ecosystem. The program acknowledges that depletion of the natural ecosystem and the climatic changes factors not only disrupts human livelihoods, but also breeds conflicts arising from unsustainable utilization of the environment and it’s attendant resources. Learn More Peace and Governance The overall aim of this program is to contribute to the existence and operationalization of governance framework and practices that safeguard justice, equity, rule of law, inclusivity, cohesion and civic participation. Through the program, we engage in policy influencing, as well as facilitate improved civic engagements and access to justice. This program acts as the fulcrum and equilibrium that provides the impetus and lense for supporting the development and implementation of the climate change and SED programs. The program is premised on the philosophy that; all development needs are conflict context, therefore conscious intergration of peace and development through climate change and SED programming is critical. Interventions are entrenched within the governance structure at the community county and national levels since our interventions compliment and support Government development agenda. Learn More

Pamoja empowers youth, women and men to solve problems in their communities related to violence, security and poverty. We help transform institutions and communities to move from crisis and poverty to peace and prosperity across Kenya. Publications CURRICULUM FOR SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLER II NATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATE (NSC) II KNQF LEVEL 3 The Solar PV installer II, Curriculum is designed to prepare trainees to acquire the necessary competencies to perform tasks expected of graduates at KNQF Level 3 leading to award of National Skills Certificate II. Project Summary Download Document S4J End Project Report The "Skills for Jobs" project (also referred to as S4J) was designed to equip youth aged 18-35 with demand led technical skills, soft skills, work readiness trainings and entrepreneurship skills. Project Summary Download Document Business case study Green growth means fostering economic growth and development while ensuring that natural assets continue to provide the resources and environmental services on which our well-being relies. Project Summary Download Document Giving Dialogue a Chance The primary target of Pamoja's project "giving dialogue a chance" were at risk youth involved in crime and violence in Mombasa and Kisumu. The project sought to re-orienting youth to nonviolent approaches and working with relevant peace and security stakeholders to change their perception and behavior against violence and crime. Project Summary Download Document Promoting Good Governance in Bungoma and Kisumu Counties PROJECT SUMMARY: Promoting Good Governance in Bungoma and Kisumu Counties Project Summary Download Document CURRICULUM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE ASSISTANT TECHNICIAN II NATIONAL SKILL CERTIFICATE (NSC) II KNQF LEVEL 3 The Electric Vehicle Technician II curriculum is designed to prepare all trainees, regardless of gender and ability, to acquire the necessary competencies to perform tasks expected of graduates at KNQF Level 3 leading to award of National Skills Certificate II. The curriculum outlines the areas of competency, training and learning approaches, training resources required and assessment methods. Project Summary Download Document Policy 2023 AN ACT of Kisumu County Assembly to give effect to the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and the Technical Vocational Education and Training Act, 2013 and provide for a framework for the establishment of systems for the administration, management and governance of Vocational Education and Training within Kisumu County and for connected purposes Project Summary Download Document Women in Mariculture Report Apart from women participating in pre-harvesting activities they equally play a very key role as traders in what is dubbed “Mama karanga” who provide a link between the fishery and poor fish consumers, but are also vulnerable to changes in the fishery due to a lack of education, alternative livelihoods, and capital. Project Summary Download Document Needs Assessment Report The objective of the needs assessment was to better understand the dynamics of the market in Kakuma camp and Kalobeyei settlement scheme in order to identify business opportunities, challenges, and possible areas of intervention. Project Summary Download Document S4J Impact Report This report highlights the impacts of the Skills for Jobs (S4J) Project under the Skills and Enterprise Development program. Project Summary Download Document Labour Market Assessment Report The objective of rapid assessment was to support in the identification of labour market needs of youth and employers, which will in turn help in the identification of demand driven artisan courses for short skills training. Project Summary Download Document Capacity Building for MSMEs within Mari-culture value Chain at the Kenyan Coast region. The overall project goal is to contribute to coastal economic development in an inclusive, integrated, participatory and sustainable manner by strengthening sustainable blue economy value chains through skill development and matching, and value chain development. Project Summary Download Document Business Growth & Management Skills Trainer's Guide Migori and Nairobi have a history of heightened electoral violence resulting in death, displacement and destruction of property. There is limited coordination between the police and civic peace actors... Project Summary Download Document PCR Documentation -2022 Promoting Community Resilience Towards Peaceful Elections This evaluation assessed the extent to which the project objectives and expected outcomes were achieved and documents best practices and lessons learnt to inform future initiatives. Download Document Experience-Based Mentorship Resource on Violence Against Women & Girls 2017 Women & Girl Safe Spaces The creation of women and girls safe spaces (WGSS) has emerged as a key strategy for the protection and empowerment of women and girls affected by the incidences of gender based violence. This document provides an overview of what safe spaces are, and highlights what key principles should be followed when establishing such spaces in violence and post-violent contexts. Download Document Policy Brief on Kenya Elections Peace is Within our Power Elections in Kenya often intersect with multiple pre-existing conflicts in the country, typically bringing the situation to ahead. It is feared that the ongoing political tensions signal a high risk of violence in connection with the 2022 elections. Download Document Gender based violence prevention, life skills manual 2017 Pamoja In & Out of School Safe Space Mentors This life skills and education training manual is intended for out and in school adolescent girls. The learning sessions contained in this manual were developed as part of the Pamoja for Transformation safe space model for adolescent girls and boys, implemented by the Jamii Thabiti-Community Safety and security Programe in Kilifi County. Download Document Call for Expression of Interest Market Gap Assessment for the “Capacity Development in Renewable Energy through Technical and Vocational Education and Training Project” MGA-CDRE-TVET Download Document Call for Expression of Interest Call for Expression of Interest Curriculum Development for the “Capacity Development in Renewable Energy through Technical and Vocational Education and Training Project”-CDRE-TVET Download Document

Harnessing the Power of the Ocean for Sustainable Growth The project was implemented as a component of the European Union (EU) “Coastal Economic Development in Kenya” Programme, a partnership between the EU and the Government of Kenya (GoK) aimed at advancing the blue economy agenda through coastal development initiatives. This specific initiative focused on seaweed, a nutrient-rich aquatic plant often referred to as marine algae. Seaweed grows in oceans, seas, and freshwater bodies and plays a critical role in marine ecosystems by providing food, shelter, and oxygen. Pamoja for Transformation conducted seaweed training sessions along Kenya’s coast. These comprehensive training programs were designed to build and promote expertise in sustainable seaweed farming. By equipping participants with practical skills and knowledge, the training aimed to: Boost Food Production: Highlighted the potential of seaweed as a highly nutritious and sustainable food source. Provide Cash Crop Opportunities: Empowered coastal communities with an alternative, profitable farming venture to enhance economic resilience. Enhance Socio-Economic Welfare: Facilitated the creation of employment opportunities and improved livelihoods through sustainable seaweed farming. Promote Environmental Stewardship: Educated beneficiaries on sustainable resource management and biodiversity conservation to protect marine ecosystems. Skills and Knowledge Gained by Beneficiaries Seaweed Farming Techniques: Practical training in modern seaweed cultivation methods and best practices. Harvesting, Processing, and Value Addition: Hands-on experience in harvesting techniques, post-harvest processing, and creating value-added products. Sustainable Natural Resource Management: Strategies for maintaining healthy marine ecosystems and ensuring long-term sustainability of resources. Marketing and Commercialization: Guidance on promoting and selling seaweed-based products in local and international markets.