What We Do

PESAID KE works through six connected strategic programs to advance sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience, environmental sustainability, inclusion, equality and lasting development for the communities we serve.

See What We Do

Watch how PESAID KE empowers communities, protects vulnerable groups, and drives sustainable change.

Our Strategic Programs

Six connected program areas that together build inclusive, resilient and sustainable communities.

Climate Action, Resilience and Environmental Sustainability

Climate Action, Resilience & Environmental Sustainability

Climate change adaptation and resilience, environmental conservation and restoration, nature-based solutions, tree growing, water conservation, waste management, climate education and community-led climate action.

Sustainable Agriculture and Climate-Smart Food Systems

Sustainable Agriculture & Climate-Smart Food Systems

Climate-smart, resilient and regenerative farming, kitchen and community gardens, water-efficient irrigation, agroforestry, beekeeping, aquaculture, food security, nutrition-sensitive agriculture and market access for farmers, youth and women.

Inclusive Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihoods

Inclusive Economic Empowerment & Sustainable Livelihoods

Entrepreneurship and enterprise development, skills and vocational training, financial literacy, livelihood diversification, green jobs and green skills, agricultural value addition, and inclusive economic opportunities for women, youth and persons with disabilities.

Gender Equality, SRHR and Youth Wellbeing

Gender Equality, SRHR & Youth Wellbeing

Gender equality, women and girls' empowerment, sexual and reproductive health and rights, menstrual health and hygiene, adolescent and youth empowerment, life skills, GBV prevention, safe and inclusive spaces, and mental health and psychosocial wellbeing.

Disability Inclusion, Accessibility and Social Participation

Disability Inclusion, Accessibility & Social Participation

Disability rights, accessibility, inclusive education, assistive technology and devices, inclusive employment and livelihoods, disability advocacy, leadership and participation, and inclusion in climate and development processes.

Community Resilience and Social Protection

Community Resilience & Social Protection

Support for vulnerable persons and households, older persons' wellbeing and rights, social protection, community-based and psychosocial support, food and nutrition support, protection of vulnerable groups and intergenerational inclusion. Our Mudzini Mudzo initiative sits within this program, providing safe homes and support for vulnerable older persons.

Research, Policy & Advocacy Across Our Work

Research, documentation, evidence generation and policy engagement cut across all our programs, ensuring our work is informed, community-led and sustainable.

Research Documentation Evidence Generation Policy Advocacy Community Consultations Policy Dialogue Knowledge Sharing Capacity Building

Our Approach

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

Community-led development
Inclusion and equity
Sustainability
Local ownership
Climate resilience
Gender responsiveness
Partnerships
Evidence and learning
Accountability
Community participation

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