Our Programs

At the heart of NaPO's philosophy is the conviction that people and nature thrive together, and that resilient ecosystems emerge when communities shape the rules that govern their own landscapes.

Herder Conservation Network (HCN)

The HCN represents a fundamental recognition: pastoralist herders are not just users of the landscape - they are its most knowledgeable stewards. For generations, herders have co-existed with wildlife, understood seasonal patterns, identified water sources, and read the health of rangelands through daily observation. The HCN formalizes this expertise, combining traditional ecological knowledge with GPS technology to create a community-based monitoring system.

Ramat

'Ramat' meaning 'stewardship' or 'management' in the Samburu language, reclaims pastoralist governance traditions in ecological restoration, emerging from the understanding that lasting restoration in dryland ecosystems must be rooted in community governance, traditional ecological knowledge, and locally led decision-making.

NaPO Conservation Cup (NCC)

The NCC demonstrates the power of youth leadership in environmental stewardship. By linking participation in a football tournament (something young people are passionate about) with tangible conservation action, the tournament creates a platform where youth are organisers and champions of conservation.

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Knowledge building on Native Tree Species

In collaboration with the UNDP Small Grants Program, NAPO is documenting useful traditional knowledge on medicinal and ceremonial trees of the Rendille and Samburu communities.
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Documenting this knowledge serves two purposes;
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1. to ensure this important knowledge is not lost and is available to future generations
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2. to guide ecosystem restoration efforts in a way that ensures communities benefit from this work.