What We Do

PESAID KE works through five connected programme pillars, supported by research and policy work, to advance climate action, inclusion and sustainable development with the communities we serve.

See What We Do

Watch how PESAID KE works with communities to build resilience, inclusion and sustainable livelihoods.

Our Programme Pillars

These pillars are not separate silos. They are different pathways through which we support special-interest and underserved groups. Inclusion, safeguarding, local ownership, gender responsiveness, evidence and meaningful community participation cut across all our work.

Climate resilience and sustainable agriculture work
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Climate Resilience, Sustainable Agriculture, Water & Coastal Livelihoods

Locally led climate adaptation; climate-smart and regenerative agriculture; food and water security; rainwater harvesting and efficient irrigation; soil, land and ecosystem restoration; mangrove and coastal conservation; sustainable fisheries and aquaculture; blue-economy livelihoods; resilient value chains and nature-based solutions.

Disability inclusion and accessibility work
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Disability Inclusion, Rights & Social Protection

Disability rights and accessibility; assistive technology and referral linkages; inclusive education and livelihoods; social protection; caregiver support; leadership and self-advocacy; reasonable accommodation; and disability-inclusive participation in climate, water and development programmes.

Youth livelihoods and economic empowerment work
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Disability Inclusion Advocacyt

Youth leadership and mentorship; entrepreneurship; vocational and digital skills; financial literacy; green jobs; inclusive enterprise; value addition and market linkages; community participation; inclusive sport; and pathways to resilient livelihoods for underserved groups.

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Research, Policy, Advocacy & Systems Change

Community-led research and evidence sit behind every pillar, turning community priorities into institutional and systems change.

Community-led research Data & evidence generation Needs assessments Policy analysis Learning products & policy briefs Stakeholder dialogue County & national policy engagement Advocacy

Our Approach

The principles that guide how we work with communities and partners.

Community-led design and local ownership
Inclusion by design for special-interest and underserved groups
Partnership-based delivery with government, civil society and community networks
Evidence and learning to strengthen programmes and advocacy
Sustainability through local capacity, livelihoods and resilient systems
Safeguarding, accountability and responsible use of resources

Ready to Work With Us?

We welcome partnerships that combine community knowledge with technical expertise, financing, research, technology, policy influence or market access.