We are excited to share some great news!
The Baringo County Conservancies Association (BCCA) has secured a direct award of $500,000 from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This Fixed Amount Award (FAA) #72061524 FA00002, granted under the Integrated Community-Led Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihoods Improvement Program, is a testament to the incredible work being done in Baringo County.
Over the next three years, this grant will bolster ongoing efforts by the Baringo County Conservancies Association to secure wildlife areas, improve biodiversity, and enhance the livelihoods of local communities. The program aims to strengthen public-private partnerships, spur nature-based enterprises, and advocate for policies that incentivize the growth of conservancies. Additionally, two multi-stakeholder forums will be held to foster co-learning and collaboration.
The grant will also improve the ecological integrity of critical terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems, particularly in community conservancies, by mapping and documenting these areas and linking them to migratory corridors like the Lake Baringo and Bogoria landscapes. Annual joint monitoring and review meetings will focus on governance and the conservation of hotspot areas.
Baringo’s landscape plays a crucial role in supporting local livelihoods through grazing, honey production, beadwork, and other bee-related enterprises. By improving access to credit and building the capacity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), we aim to enhance the socio-economic resilience of communities, making them better equipped to face climate change challenges.
This milestone marks a new chapter in our commitment to transforming Baringo County’s environment, wildlife, and communities. We extend our deepest gratitude to USAID, KWCA, and the Baringo County government for their unwavering support.