Who We Are

Drylands Resilience Action (DRA) is a Kenyan Public Benefit Organization (PBO) specialized in the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus in Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs).

Headquartered in Isiolo with operations across Samburu, Marsabit, and adjacent counties, DRA delivers scalable, data-driven resilience for pastoralist communities. We are positioned to lead multi-million-euro consortia aligned with Kenya's Ending Drought Emergencies (EDE) framework, Vision 2030, devolved climate finance, and global SDGs.

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Our Triple Nexus Strategy: Integrated Impact

DRA designs interventions to address multiple crises simultaneously, tackling root causes rather than symptoms.

Humanitarian

Intervention Strategy

Anticipatory action: real-time groundwater monitoring, fodder banking, emergency water access.

Strategic Outcome (2026–2030)

Reduced vulnerability to shocks and emergency response costs.

Development

Intervention Strategy

Climate-smart livelihoods: water-energy-food (WEF) systems, secure community land tenure, market linkages.

Strategic Outcome (2026–2030)

Pastoralist households transitioned into sustainable value chains.

Peace

Intervention Strategy

Resource diplomacy: inter-community dialogues, strengthened Community Land Act governance.

Strategic Outcome (2026–2030)

Reduction of resource-based violence through shared management accords.

Our Theory of Change: The Resilience Pathway

If we secure communal land rights and install climate-smart water systems,

And we establish gender-inclusive resource management committees,

Then resource-based conflict will decline and household incomes will diversify,

Leading to northern Kenya where drylands become resilient economic landscapes rather than crisis zones.

Proven Impact

1000s

Indigenous lands defended with High Court precedents for collective tenure

20%

Reduction in conflict disputes through integrated peace programs

30%+

Of engaged communities secured land tenure rights

2016

Pioneered CLMCs that informed the Community Land Act implementation

Institutional Excellence & Accountability

Radical Localization

Deep field presence through community structures in hard-to-reach corridors (aligned with FLLoCA and Charter for Change).

Technical & Digital Readiness

GIS mapping, climate modelling, digital M&E systems for real-time data and anticipatory interventions.

Governance & Compliance

Fully compliant under PBO Act with independent Board, audited transparency, and robust risk management.

Policy Suite

Donor-ready policies on Safeguarding (PSEA), Anti-Fraud, Gender Equality, and Data Protection.

Why Partner with DRA?

De-Risked Investments

Deep community trust ensures project ownership and sustainability. Our local presence guarantees effective implementation and lasting impact.

Integrated Efficiency

A single grant delivers outcomes across water security, peace, and economic growth—reducing silos and overhead while maximizing impact.

Policy & Global Alignment

Directly supports Kenya's EDE framework, devolved climate finance, and SDGs 5, 13, 16—ideal for Triple Nexus funding.

Join Us in Engineering Resilient Dryland Futures

Partner with DRA to transform Kenya's drylands from crisis zones into resilient economic landscapes.

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Our Network & Partnerships

Active member of leading organizations working for sustainable development and community rights in Kenya and beyond.

SDGs Kenya Forum

FEMNET

Kenya Land Alliance

Charter for Change