NACODEV · Est. 1997 · Machakos County, Kenya
Empowering communities with full access to opportunities
NACODEV is a Christian NGO dedicated to the long-term holistic development of communities in Kenya’s semi-arid lands, working across 90+ community groups.
6,239+
households with sufficient water
27+
Years of service
2,600+
OVCs supported
214+
Sub-surface dams
4
Secondary schools initiated
What we do
Our key programmes
Holistic and sustainable development through enhanced food security, water harvesting, education and OVC support, health, hygiene and sanitation, youth empowerment and pastoral and leadership empowerment, transforming lives in Kenya’s semi-arid regions since 1997.
01
Food Security & Water Harvesting
Earth dams, water pans, dry land farming and small-scale irrigation, enabling 6,239+ households to access sufficient water and food security.
02
Climate Change & Capacity Building
Agro-forestry, environmental rehabilitation, clean cook stoves and community training, with 201,000+ tree seedlings planted and terraces excavated.
03
Education & OVC Support
Care and support for 2,600+ OVCs to access basic and affordable education. Four secondary schools initiated in Yatta Sub-County and Ebecosma Academy established at Ngangani RGC.
04
Health, Hygiene & Sanitation
Sanitation awareness campaigns and bio-sand water filters for 3,800+ households, HIV/AIDS awareness and mobile VCT, and drug and substance abuse prevention for 1,850 beneficiaries across Yatta Sub-County.
05
Youth Empowerment
Influencing positive behavioural change among youth and giving them opportunities to develop their potential in vocational skills, sporting activities and community leadership.
06
Christian & Pastoral Empowerment
Mainstreaming Christian emphasis across all NACODEV activities and training church leaders as community change agents for spiritual growth and holistic development.
Our work in pictures
Programme gallery
Glimpses of transformation across our six programmes, from water harvesting and education to health, youth and pastoral empowerment.
Partner with NACODEV
Walk with us to bring water, education and hope to more communities in Kenya’s semi-arid lands.