Thematic Areas (Program Pillars)

Comprehensive programs addressing the most pressing needs in pastoralist communities

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MAGISA – Maasai Girls Education Initiative

ReCAF-MAGISA

MAGISA is ReCAF's flagship program that breaks barriers to girls' education in Maasai communities. It provides sponsorships for girls from primary to university, mentorship support, and advocacy against early marriage and gender-based violence.

Key Activities:

  • Education sponsorships from primary to university
  • Mentorship and support programs
  • Advocacy against early marriage
  • Gender-based violence prevention
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Food Security and Nutrition

ReC-FSN

ReCAF strengthens household and community food systems by promoting innovative pastoralist and agro-pastoralist practices. This program tackles malnutrition and ensures children access balanced nutrition for healthy growth.

Key Activities:

  • Innovative pastoralist practices
  • Agro-pastoralist development
  • Nutrition education programs
  • Malnutrition prevention

Smart Energy Program

ReC-SE

This program brings solar and renewable energy solutions to rural Bomas, reducing dependence on firewood and kerosene. Smart energy improves health, supports children's education through lighting, and helps protect the environment.

Key Activities:

  • Solar panel installations
  • Renewable energy solutions
  • Health and safety improvements
  • Environmental protection
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Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability

ReC-CES

Focused on adaptation and resilience, this program helps pastoralists confront climate threats. It integrates indigenous ecological knowledge with modern practices to promote sustainable rangeland management and reforestation.

Key Activities:

  • Climate adaptation strategies
  • Indigenous knowledge integration
  • Sustainable rangeland management
  • Reforestation initiatives
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Public Health Promotion

ReC-HP

This program promotes preventive health through community education on hygiene, nutrition, reproductive health, and GBV awareness. It empowers women and youth with knowledge to build safer, healthier futures.

Key Activities:

  • Community health education
  • Hygiene and nutrition training
  • Reproductive health awareness
  • GBV prevention programs
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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

ReC-WASH

Access to safe water is fundamental for resilience. This program establishes water tanks, improves sanitation facilities, and promotes hygiene awareness, especially in remote Maasai settlements.

Key Activities:

  • Water tank installations
  • Sanitation facility improvements
  • Hygiene awareness campaigns
  • Remote community support
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Sustainable Pastoralism

ReC-SP

This program safeguards pastoralism as a way of life while adapting it to modern challenges. It supports sustainable grazing, pasture regeneration, and advocacy for communal land rights.

Key Activities:

  • Sustainable grazing practices
  • Pasture regeneration
  • Communal land rights advocacy
  • Cultural heritage preservation
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Women Empowerment

ReC-WE

Through VICOBA and community health education, this program empowers women economically and socially. Women gain access to loans, build small enterprises, and participate in leadership, driving resilience across households.

Key Activities:

  • VICOBA (Village Community Banking)
  • Economic empowerment training
  • Small enterprise development
  • Leadership participation