MAZIDO – Empowering the community to utilize natural resources productively through advocacy, education and promotion of climate smart technologies

Empowering Communities

to build resilience
towards climate change

MAZIDO is a non-profit organization that works with local communities in ASALs (Arid and Semi-Arid Lands) to promote sustainable livelihoods, enhance natural resource management and governance, and respond to climate change.

Vision

A prosperous community that uses its natural resources sustainably

Mission

To empower the community to utilize natural resources productively through advocacy, education and promotion of climate smart technologies.

Strategic Objectives

Support Sustainable livelihoods
Enhance Natural Resource Management and Governance
Climate Change Response
Lobby and advocacy

What We Do

Below is our areas of speciality...

Projects Implemented

Below are the projects we have implemented

2023 | Consultancy | IFAW/USAID

Women and youth training on leadership and governance of natural resources in Amboseli Landscape

This consultancy was centered on empowering women and youth in Amboseli to take on leadership roles in natural resource management. It involved extensive research to understand the existing barriers and opportunities. The subsequent training programs, tailored to the unique needs of the participants, aimed to equip them with the necessary skills for effective leadership and governance.

2023

2022-2023 | Consultancy | Strategic Plan

Development of Strategic Plan for Taita Carbon investsment

MAZIDO is in its final stages in the development of strategic plan for Taita Carbon Investment.

2022-

2023

2022 | Consultancy | Strategic Plan

Development of Strategic Plan for Taita Wildlife Conservancy (Taita Ranch)

MAZIDO developed a five year strategic plan in partnership withTaita Wildlife Conservancy

2022

2022 | Consultancy | Business Plan

Development of Agrovet Business Plan for Taita Carbon Investment

MAZIDO in partnership with Taita Carbon Investemnt (TCI) developed agrovet business plan.

2022

2021-2022 | Grant | AWF

Capacity Building of Taita Ranches

This project aimed at strengthening the capacity of board and secreatariat of select ranches within Taita Taveta County.

2021-

2022

2021 | Consultancy | Strategic Plan

Development of Strategic Plan for Taita Taveta Wildlife Conservancies Association (TTWCA)

MAZIDO International provided critical consultancy support to TTWCA in the development of a comprehensive Strategic Plan, setting the course for conservation efforts from 2022 to 2026

2021

2015-2019 | Grant | ACT/USAID

Strengthening Community Resilience against Extremism (SCORE)

This project aimed to reduce conflicts while enhancing community resilience in Taita Taveta County

2015-

2019

2014-215 | Grant

Rainwater Harvesting Along Dry River Valleys for Small-Scale Irrigation and Livestock Use

This aimed at demonstrating how to collect storm water to be used during the dry season. A sand dam was constructed along the Mwalenjo river, which was able to retain sufficient amount of rain water to last 3 months after the rains. The dam is used by humans, cattle, and wildlife/Elephants during the dry season.

2014-

2015

2014-2015 | Grant | SID

Active Citizen Participation to Strengthen Public Participation by Small-Scale Farmers in Taita Taveta County

This was aimed at making farmers more active in the legislative process through the Sauti Ya Mkulima (Voice of the Farmer) initiative. The project worked to build the capacity of farmers to understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens, to advocate for their interests, and to participate in the legislative process.

2014-

2015

2015-2016 | Grant

Harnessing Storm Water for Small-Scale Irrigation and Livestock Use in Taita Taveta

This project aimed at demonstrating how to collect storm water to be used during the dry season. The project was implemented in Ghazi Sub Location of Ngolia Location in Taita Taveta County, Kenya.

2015-

2016

2010-2013 | Grant | JICA

The Integrated Buguta Water Supply Project

The Integrated Buguta Water Supply Project focused on providing reliable and clean water access to the Buguta community, thereby enhancing health and overall quality of life for the residents.

2010-

2013

2007-2010 | Grant | EU

Mbololo and Mwambirwa Integrated Forest Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Project

This project aimed to preserve and enhance the ecological integrity of Mbololo and Mwambirwa forests while simultaneously improving the livelihoods of local communities through sustainable forest management practices.

2007-

2010