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What MAZIDO Stands For

MAZIDO stands for Management of Arid Zones Initiatives and Development Option

MAZIDO is a local Not For Profit (NGO) organization regisetered under NGOs Board of Kenya with registration number OP.218/051/95128/484 

The vision of MAZIDO is to have a prosperous community that uses its natural resources sustainably.

The Mission of MAZIDO is to empower the community to utilize natural resources productively through advocacy, education and promotion of climate smart technologies

Community Empowerment

MAZIDO empowers communities through capacity-building initiatives and training. It also promotes community-led decision-making and participation in project planning and implementation.

MAZIDO focuses on various natural resources, including water, land, wildlife, vegetation, and livestock. Efforts are made to enhance their sustainable utilization and conservation.

MAZIDO integrates climate-resilient strategies and promotes adaptive practices to help communities cope with changing weather patterns and increased aridity

You can get involved by collaborating with organizations implementing MAZIDO projects, volunteering, providing financial support, or advocating for policies that promote sustainable development in arid zones.

SDGs

Yes, MAZIDO initiatives are aligned with several SDGs, including those related to poverty alleviation, hunger eradication, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, climate action, life on land and sustainable resource management.

  1. Climate Action (SDG 13)
  • We develop and implement climate action plans that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
  • We prromote the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures.
  • We champion for environmental conservation and Management
  • We create awareness about climate change and its impacts.
  1. Organizational Development and Strategic Planning
  • We build strong organizational capacity, including human resources, financial resources, and technical expertise.
  • We do advocacy, policy formulation and implementation
  1. Community Resilience Building
  • We help communities to identify and assess their vulnerabilities to climate change.
  • We develop and implement strategies to build community resilience, such as disaster preparedness, risk reduction, and adaptation measures.
  • We promote the use of climate-smart technologies and practices.
  • We empower communities to take action on climate change.
  1. Water Access, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
  • We improve access to safe water and sanitation facilities.
  • We promote hygiene practices that prevent the spread of disease.
  • We advocate for communities to protect water resources from pollution.
  • We build the capacity of communities to manage their own WASH systems.
  1. Integrated Development
  • We take a holistic approach to development that addresses the interconnected challenges of climate change, poverty, and inequality
  • We promote sustainable and equitable development that benefits all members of the community.
  • We advocate for gender mainstreaming
  1. Collaboration and Coordination

We build partnerships with other organizations working on climate action, community resilience, WASH, and integrated development.

Projects

  1. Constructed 6 Sand/check dams in Ngolia Ward, Voi Sub County, Taita Taveta County
  2. Introduced giant bamboo in Wongonyi and Mwambirwa, Ngolia and Ronge Wards, Taita Taveta County
  3. Introduced Fish Farming (Aquaculture) in Ngolia and Ronge Locations, Ngolia/Ronge Wards, Taita Taveta County
  4. Planted 120,000 trees in Mwambirwa Forest
  5. 427 farmers practicing fodder and pasture conservation after undergoing training
  6. Increased uptake of existing credit facilities by the youth following intensive youth entrepreneurship dialogues where 845 youths in 3 sub counties were reached.
  7. Supported public participation during the public review of the Draft Wildlife Regulations and submitted a County Memorandum at the National Validation Workshop.
  8. Supported and strengthened the Nyumba Kumi Initiative in 15 Wards of Taita Taveta County.
  9. Mobilized 25 self-help groups with a membership of 465 to participate in the pilot phase of the TAWAE campaign. Using the YETU project financing model, the community raised 1.2 Million within 3 months.
  10. Supported Capacity strengthening of TTWCA
  11. Supported Stakeholder participation during the formulation of the Taita Taveta County Ranching and Grazing Management Policy.
  12. Developed a Five-Year Strategic Plan for TTWCA which has already attracted a grant of KES 138 Million from USAID.
  13. Supporting Kasigau and Taita Ranches through Organization Capacity Assessments and implementation of one-year Institutional Improvement Plans.
  14. Development of Business plan for Taita Carbon Investment Limited.
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