ERIS
Focused Livelihood · Turkana, Kenya

Lodwar, Turkana County · Est. 2023

Fostering Resilience & Sustainable Development in Turkana, Kenya

ERIS CBO works at the grassroots to fight poverty, protect the environment, and build thriving communities across Turkana County and the North Rift Valley through water, education, and health programmes.

ERIS CBO community meeting in Turkana County, Kenya
2024
Officially Registered
CBO in Kenya
Who We Are

ERIS – Ecocentric Resilience Initiative for Sustainable Development

Founded in 2023 by alumni of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, ERIS CBO is a registered community-based organization addressing poverty and environmental challenges in Turkana County, Kenya, and beyond.

Water & Environment

Boreholes, fish ponds, tree planting, and sustainable farming to secure community livelihoods in Turkana County.

Education & Mentorship

Empowering pastoralist communities, children, and youth through quality learning and mentorship programmes.

Health & WASH

Mobile clinics, hygiene training, sanitary towel distribution, and community health campaigns across Turkana.

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Our Work on the Ground

Working Alongside Communities Every Day

We are a grassroots movement resisting poverty, injustice, and inequality in Turkana County. From Lodwar town to the deepest interior villages, ERIS CBO provides platforms for communities to voice their experiences and receive meaningful support.

Our collaborative approach integrates local leadership with modern solutions — promoting peace, co-existence, and sustainable development across the North Rift Valley of Kenya.

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Our Work in Action

See the Impact We're Making

Watch how ERIS CBO is transforming lives across Turkana County through sustainable programmes in water, education, and community health.

Our Programmes

How ERIS CBO Serves the Community

Three core pillars — water, education, and health — delivering sustainable change across Turkana County and the North Rift Valley, Kenya.

ERIS CBO water access and borehole project in Turkana County Water & Environment

Water Access & Conservation in Turkana

Developing boreholes, storage tanks, fish ponds, and community farms in Turkana. Training locals on sustainable water management and climate-resilient agriculture.

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ERIS CBO education and mentorship programme for youth in Turkana, Kenya Education

Education & Mentorship for Turkana Youth

Raising awareness among pastoralist communities on the value of education, running mentorship for secondary students, and adult literacy programmes in Turkana County.

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ERIS CBO health and WASH promotion programme in Turkana County, Kenya Health

Health & WASH Promotion in Turkana

WASH campaigns, sanitary towel distribution, mobile health clinics for screenings, and community forums on substance abuse prevention across Turkana.

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Our Impact

Making a Real Difference in Turkana

5+
Counties Reached in the North Rift Valley
17+
Active Members & Volunteers
3
Core Programme Pillars
2024
Officially Registered CBO – Lodwar, Kenya
Our mission is to provide innovation and foster resilience in order to fight poverty and promote sustainable development for inter and intra generational equity across the North Rift Valley.
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Help Us Change More Lives in Turkana

Your support — whether as a donor, partner organisation, or volunteer — directly funds water infrastructure, education resources, and health services for Turkana communities across the North Rift Valley.

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P.O. Box 139-30500, Lodwar Turkana County, Kenya
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