ADSE and PWRDF are transforming communities in Kenya with goats

In Mavindini and Mbitini, Kenya, Anglican Development Services Eastern (ADSE) and PWRDF are working together to improve livelihoods through social inclusion, income generation, and environmental sustainability. Established in 1987, ADSE is the development agency of the Anglican Church of Kenya. By improving access to essential services, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and fostering healthy environments, the organization aims to make life easier and healthier for individuals and families.

The Integrated Initiatives for Sustainable Livelihoods (IISL) project is being implemented in arid and semi-arid lands of Lower Eastern Kenya, with funding from PWRDF. By April 2026, the project aims to improve the livelihoods of 15,549 community members through training and the formation of self-help groups. The project will ensure equal access to opportunities and resources for all individuals regardless of their gender, disability status or social background.

As part of this project, ADSE is providing female Galla goats to families who are food insecure and have low income. The Galla is a unique breed of goat common to Ethiopia and Kenya that has a reputation for surviving droughts, thanks to its higher resistance to opportunistic diseases. The Galla breed is also known for higher yields of milk.

Protein-rich goat milk and meat improves local nutrition and can also be sold to increase family income. Goats are also relatively easy to care for and require less land than a cow. They breed quickly, often producing twins. The offspring can also be sold, creating another income stream.

This initiative is part of ADSE’s broader mission to achieve three key outcomes: improve social inclusion of the Kenyan people, increase incomes for vulnerable community members, and enhance the use of environmentally sustainable water sources that are already available.

In partnership with PWRDF, ADSE seeks to strengthen community institutions, increase incomes of those living in the community, and enhance water accessibility. Together, they aim to create a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable populations.