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The intercommunity peace dialogue meeting in Lokichoggio Sub-County under the 𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 (Strengthening Integrated Peace, Resilience, and Disaster Risk Reduction) Project concludes today. 🔹 The Toposa community of South Sudan expressed interest in replicating the Turkana-Nyangatom peace initiative along the Kibish-Ethiopia border. 🔹 Turkana County Commissioner, Lokeno, emphasized the importance of peace, noting the shared culture and language of cross-border communities. 🔹 The County Government of Turkana reaffirmed its commitment to peace and pledged ongoing support with local and international partners. Key milestones for sustained peace and development include: ✅ Relief food and health services for Turkana, Toposa, and Nyangatom communities. ✅ Animal health campaigns to safeguard cross-border livestock. ✅ Infrastructure upgrades, including roads and a market at Nadapal. SPREAD Project is funded by Delegation of The European Union to Kenya and implemented by DCA in partnership with Root of Generations, Integrated Community Peace and Development Organisation, Ethiopian Catholic Church Social and Development Commission, Ethiopia and Agency for Cross Border Pastoralists Development, Kenya and Saferworld _____________________________ Delegation of The European Union to Kenya Denmark in Kenya Folkekirkens Nødhjælp (DanChurchAid) #SPREADProject #PeaceBuilding #CrossBorderCollaboration #Resilience #EuropeanUnion

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 DCA Kenya, South Sudan, and Ethiopia are today running an intercommunity peace dialogue meeting in Lokichoggio Sub-County under the 𝗦trengthening Intergrated 𝗣eace, 𝗥𝗘silience 𝗔nd 𝗗isaster Risk Reduction (SPREAD) Project. This meeting serves as a follow-up to the earlier dialogue held in July 2024, continuing efforts to foster peace and collaboration among communities across the three countries. Key Delegations Present are: 🇰🇪 Kenya: Led by Deputy County Commissioner Lokichoggio, Mr. Ooko Anyumba, CCO Etelej Moses, and Sub-County Administrator Mr. Echip Obed 🇸🇸 South Sudan: Led by Kapoeta East County Commissioner, Abdalla Lokeno 🇪🇹 Ethiopia: Represented by Nyangatom Peace and Security Focal Person, Abera Areman This ongoing cross-border initiative highlights the power of collaboration in promoting #peace and resolving #intercommunal challenges. 𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲& 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 funded by Delegation of The European Union to Kenya and is designed to prevent and mitigate conflicts, reduce and manage the risks associated with natural disasters, and build resilience within cross border communities in Ethiopia, Kenya and South Sudan. The project aims to enhance effectiveness of conflict prevention and mitigation, Disaster Risk Reduction and management and resilience-building in cross border communities in the border region in the intersection of Kenya, South Sudan and Ethiopia The project is implemented in partnership with: Saferworld Agency for Cross Border Pastoralists Development Roots of Generation Intergrated Community Peace and Development Organization Ethiopian Catholic Church Social and Development Commission DCA Ethiopia DCA Kenya DCA South Sudan ____________________ Denmark in Kenya Folkekirkens Nødhjælp (DanChurchAid)

#OurValues Respect guides our interactions with those we serve and collaborate with. At DCA, we prioritize understanding and honoring the wishes and preferences of the people we help. We believe that solutions are most effective when they are informed by the perspectives and experiences of the communities themselves.  In Kenya, DCA adopts a culturally sensitive approach  In keeping with #CHS principles, we seek to enhance the agency and dignity of affected populations  By fostering mutual respect and learning from local communities, colleagues, and partners, we ensure that our work strengthens resilience while remaining respectful and contextually appropriate. #RespectAndDignity #CommunityFirst #CulturallySensitiveApproach #InclusiveDevelopment #ResilienceBuilding #PartnershipForChange #CHSPrinciples #HumanitarianWork #DignityInAction #LocallyLedSolutions #EmpoweringCommunities #MutualRespect #SustainableImpact

The 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀𝟮𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 (𝗟𝟮𝗩) Project is a DCA initiative implemented by the Nakuru Office. As explained by project coordinator John Riungu, the project operates in Nakuru and Nyandarua counties, aiming to reduce food loss and waste (FLW) in alignment with Kenyan government priorities and the global Sustainable Development Goal (#SDG) Target 12.3. This is achieved through scalable cold storage solutions. 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨: 𝟭. 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀: Achieve a 20% reduction in avoidable food losses across target value chains, including production at farms, logistics, marketing operations, and wholesale and retail levels. 𝟮. 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: By 2027, increase the resilience of at least 10,000 vulnerable persons/households to climate change impacts. 𝟯. 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Avoid at least 100,000 tons of CO₂ emissions by 2027 through reduced food loss and waste. 𝟰. 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Create at least 30 decent jobs within the cooling/cold storage value chain (e.g., technicians, fabricators, agronomists) by 2027. 𝟱. 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗛𝗙𝘀: Enable at least 2,000 smallholder farmers (SHFs) to increase their income by leveraging incremental value from reduced food waste and loss. 𝟲. 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Develop and apply a sustainable cooling business model to scale operations regionally by 2027. 𝟳. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁: Ensure commercial partners demonstrate and uphold Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) in their operations by 2027. The project has so far implemented two cooling solutions in Subukia and Kiambariki, marking significant strides toward achieving its goals. Project partners are: Danfoss FSD Kenya InspiraFarms Cooling Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya Danida Green Business Partnerships / Danida Market Development Partnerships Denmark in Kenya #LossToValue #FoodLossReduction #Sustainability #ClimateResilience #ColdStorageSolutions #SDG12 #FoodWasteReduction #DecentJobs #ResponsibleBusiness #SmallholderFarmers #ClimateAction #ZeroHunger #KenyaAgriculture #GreenInnovation

DCA believes in being a catalyst for positive change.   We are proactive, creating opportunities for innovation and collaboration. This approach enables us to act decisively when challenges arise, whether they are expected or unforeseen.  In Kenya, we engage with communities and regions facing multifaceted challenges such as food insecurity, climate change, and social inequalities. Our proactive approach aligns with CHS commitments to timely, effective, and relevant assistance.   We strive to respond swiftly to crises, while also investing in preparedness and resilience. By continuously seeking innovative solutions and building partnerships, we ensure our responses meet the highest standards of effectiveness and accountability.  #CatalystForChange #InnovationAndCollaboration #ProactiveAction #TimelyAssistance #KenyaSolutions #CommunityEngagement #BuildingResilience #FoodInsecurity #ClimateAction #SocialEquality #CHSCommitments #EffectiveResponses #PreparednessAndResilience #SwiftCrisisResponse #InnovativeSolutions #AccountableAssistance

Our Responsible Business Conduct and Business and Human Rights specialist Joanne Kirimi-Gikonyo shares some insights from the concluded UN Business and Human Right Forum

With the conclusion of the 13th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights, DanChurchAid look forward to continuing the push for responsible business conduct to be realised through the ‘smart mix’ of measures together with civil society and private sector partners! As trade and investments are increasingly being prioritised within the sphere of sustainable development and international partnerships, the need to ensure that rights holders are meaningfully engaged and remedied in cases of abuses is stronger than ever. Realising this, ACT Alliance members and partners met to discuss how we can strengthen the role of civil society in ensuring a just transition for all. The group represented perspectives from Latin America, Africa and South Asia to shed light on how to combat cases of unjust transition through constructive engagement with faith actors and the private sector. During the forum, DCA was further happy to share the recommendations from our newly launched report “The Business Case of Food Systems Change”, which highlights key incentive structures of food systems transformation through responsible business conduct. DCA was pleased to take part in the forum alongside Uganda Consortium for Corporate Accountability and Centre for Education Policy and Climate Justice (CEPCJ), who provided the contextual perspectives we need to progress and meaningfully implement international guidelines and new EU human and environmental rights due diligence legislation. #Bizhumanrights #UNGPs #UNBHRForum #foodsystemschange #agroecology #CSDDD #EUDR #justtransition #RBC #BHR Joseph Byomuhangyi Florence Shako Mutuso Dhliwayo Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association ZELA Victoria de Mello Ononuju Silver Okwaraogoma Damilola S. Olawuyi, SAN, FCIArb Juan C. Ochoa Sanchez, Ph.D. Dra Marianna Leite Susana Hernández Torres Archana Shukla Mukherjee Dr. Thorsten Göbel Joanne Kirimi-Gikonyo Roya A. Z. Høvsgaard Franco Albarracin Vallejos Esther Nabwire Waswa, Cathrine Barklin Joseph Kibugu Christian Aid Johannes Wendland HEKS/EPER (Swiss Church Aid) CIDSE

Elijah Korir from Nandi County had long relied on maize as his primary crop. Each year, he depended heavily on the rains to grow maize. After harvesting in August, his family would endure food shortages until the next planting season in January. Through a partnership with ADS North Rift, DCA implemented the Food Security and Climate Change Adaptation (FOSECCA) project to address these challenges. FOSECCA aims to reduce the vulnerability of target counties to climate change impacts by promoting agroforestry practices and rehabilitating degraded areas. The project also focuses on enhancing the community's adaptive capacity to climate shocks such as droughts and floods while ensuring water availability, food security, and improved nutrition. These efforts align with the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 (𝗡𝗖𝗖𝗔𝗣) 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟴–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮, which emphasizes climate adaptation and mitigation actions. With this Initiative, Elijah can now harvest a variety of crops throughout the year by adopting improved irrigation methods and learning which crops thrive best under specific climatic conditions Denmark in Kenya ADS Northrift #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity #SustainableFarming #SmartFarming #ClimateChangeAdaptation #ResilientCommunities #SustainableAgriculture #NutritionSecurity #DroughtResilience #FloodResilience #WaterManagement #NCCAP #ClimateSolutions #FarmingInnovation

Responsibility underpins DCA’s operations, reflected in our commitment to transparency and accountability.   We uphold integrity and openness in all our actions, ensuring trust with the communities we serve and our partners.   In Kenya, our responsibility extends beyond immediate interventions. In line with the CHS commitment to accountability, we engage communities in decision-making processes, ensuring their voices guide our actions.   We prioritize sustainable solutions, building long-term capacity and resilience while upholding ethical practices.   We maintain open communication and transparent reporting, thereby strengthening the trust placed on us and ensure that our work contributes to the well-being of those we serve. #Responsibility #Accountability #Transparency #Integrity #CommunityEngagement #Sustainability #EthicalPractices #Resilience #TrustBuilding #CHSCommitment #HumanitarianAid #Development #Kenya #CapacityBuilding #TransparencyInAction

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