Our Current Appeals.
These are the projects needing the most focus and attention right now.
Current appeals
Learn more about the latest projects we are working on.
Kuza Jamii Project
To support the transition from cash transfers to more integrated social protection programs
- BOMA,GENCAD, with funding from Government of Kenya with support from the World Bank and FCDO
- Strengthening Social Protection Delivery Systems
- Increasing Access to Social and Economic Inclusion Interventions
- Improve the Shock Responsiveness of the Safety Net System
Golbo Girls School of Excellencce
Building the Future of Kenya's Northern Region
- Constructing the only school of excellence for girls in Kenya's entire northern region
- Provide quality educcation for 450 girls from 3 neighbouring counties - Marsabit, Mandera, and Wajir
- Foster peace and cohesion amongst pastoralist communities in Northern Kenya
COVID-19 Community Recovery Project
Community Recovery and Resilience Building
- GENCAD, with funding from Interpeace and NCIC, is rebuilding livelihoods for women tailors
- Upskilling 76 women tailors and their businesses
- Contracting women tailors to make face masks for school children and vulnerable adults
Rural Entrepreneurs Livelihoods Support Project
DEVELOPING BUSINESS SKILLS AND TALENT
- Support 100 women with seed capital, business training, consumption, and mentorship
- Women form 'loan groups' to support financial progress
- Apply for government funds to further support project sustainability
Rural Education Advancement Project (READ)
Bulla Afra Primary School, Mandera County.
- Build 3 latrines, an underwater tank and shallow well
- Supply 30 three-seater desks
- Provide school uniforms and books to 100 girls
- Remedial lessons for 2 years
Empowering Resource Poor Women Through Micro-Loan
RESOURCING POOR WOMEN IN MANDERA COUNTY
- 89% of inhabitants live below the poverty line
- Women are in the frontline dealing with the impact of poverty
- Empower women with the means to afford basic necessities and medicine for their families
Our Impact
“In the past, I used to take my children clothes to tailors but now I am happy that I can do it myself and support them at the same time. Thanks to GENCAD, I can confidently take another loan and pay back with no worries.”
Halima
Resident of Bulla Dana in Elwak Mandera County
''I can now take care of my grandchildren who are depending on me, for a while I thought they would not go to school.''
Habiba
Moved from Wajir county to Elwak because of the clan conflict
“Thanks to the loans GENCAD extended to me time, and again, I was able to give my children a decent education. Today people respect our family, and I am grateful."
Fatuma
Displaced from Wajir County to Mandera county
"Because of GENCAD, I can now look to establish a vehicle repair garage for my sons who are now qualified mechanics and also support my daughters to continue with education”
Jamila
Resident of Elwak Bula Wajir