ABOUT US
How We Work
Mission
Our Mission is to create self-reliance and socio-economic prosperity among marginalized communities through deployment of integrated approaches to socio-economic and environmental challenges facing them and provision of access to resources and opportunities for a sustainable and high quality of life.
We bring together data driven, locally developed, real-world solutions, policy expertise, and sustainable financing to achieve sustainable development in ASALs through collaborative partnerships.
In our commitment to achieving sustainable development in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), we emphasize the integration of gender and climate dimensions as vital components of our approach. We believe that sustainable development cannot be attained without addressing the unique challenges and opportunities presented by gender dynamics and climate change in ASAL regions.
Vision
Where We Work
Many of the ASAL areas in Kenya are characterized by profound infrastructural deficits such as access to tarmac roads, clean water and sanitation amenities, proper and adequately equipped health and educational facilities, electricity and other social amenities. Decades of systemic marginalization, poorly conceived policies, and skewed resource allocation have perpetuated these disparities, resulting in significant social and economic exclusion, extreme poverty and underdevelopment for the people living in the region. These challenges have also heightened vulnerability of the local communities to impacts of climate change impacts, leading to increased food insecurity, deaths of livestock and people, and human suffering.
IIGSD is a youth led charitable entity borne out of the numerous socio-economic, environmental, and political challenges facing marginalized and indigenous communities in the broader Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) in Kenya. IIGSD intends to employ integrated, climate resilient and sustainable approaches based on global experiences and successes to food security, economic empowerment, financial inclusion, environmental conservation, water and sanitation, ecotourism, health, education, indigenous resources and knowledge utilization, legal education, and access to justice to create a sustainable and high quality life for all marginalized people in the ASALs.
Who We Are
Our Focus
Environmental Conservation and Restoration;
Water and Sanitation;
Food Security;
Education;
Health Care;
Clean and Sustainable Energy;
Financial Inclusion;
Research and Development; and
Advocacy and Awareness Programs.
Our vision is vibrant, self-sufficient, and prosperous communities having easy access to resources and opportunities for a sustainable and high quality of life.
Our Team
Huka
Huka Abudho is the Chairman of IIGSD. An adept Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and the Chairperson/Director of IIGSD. He holds Master of Law (LL.M), University of Nairobi, Bachelor of Laws from Moi University, Post-Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law. He is also a Certified Secretary. Born and brought up in the arid area of Hurri Hills, Huka is keen on changing the narrative of the region from one of poverty stricken, conflict prone and harsh environment to one of prosperous, ecologically sustainable and green economic hub supporting high quality life through intervention measures implemented by IIGSD.
Kame
Ms Kame is the CEO/Director of IIGSD responsible for overall strategic direction and program management. She is an accomplished finance and development professional with a deep commitment to pushing the boundaries of ESG integration and financial stewardship in the non-profit sector. Kame holds Bachelor of Business Management Degree majoring in Finance and Banking (BBM. Hons) and currently pursuing Master in Development Finance. Her aspiration is to be at the forefront of transformative change, leading initiatives that create a positive and sustainable difference in the lives of people and the health of our planet.
Ms Halima is a director of IIGSD. Halima holds Bachelor of Business Management (BBM. Hons). She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Finalist and currently undertaking Masters in Business Administration at the University of Nairobi. Ms Halima is a seasoned accountant with diverse experience in business administration, finance and accounting having previously worked for various companies and non-governmental organizations providing accounting solutions, business strategies, auditing, risk analysis and mitigation. Halima brings on board the much-needed knowledge, experience, business skills and strategic thinking and accountability.
Dr. Sora is a medical doctor holding Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Moi University. He is currently practising as a medical doctor in Marsabit County. He is passionate about ensuring quality education in ASALs, environmental conservation and good governance and believes that stakeholder backed integrated approaches are key solutions to socio-economic and environmental challenges facing the drylands in Northern Kenya.
Halima
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