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Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture
Climate-smart farming, water conservation and kitchen gardens for healthier harvests and household income.
From urban vertical gardens in informal settlements to smallholder plots in Machakos and Makueni counties, we work with farmers and families to grow nutritious food and adapt to changing seasons.
About this programme
To improve food security, household nutrition, agricultural productivity and farm income through sustainable, climate-smart practices.
For many Kenyan households, small-scale farming is both how the family eats and how everyday expenses are met.
Unpredictable rainfall, soil exhaustion and limited access to water or tools can make harvests fragile. ABWA brings community farmers and volunteers together to share practical techniques in soil care, rainwater harvesting, organic composting and crop diversity.
What this programme sets out to do
Clear, participatory priorities established together with community partners and local groups.
Promote sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices suited to local conditions.
Improve smallholder farmers' access to practical farming tools and reliable water storage.
Support small-scale farmers and women's farming groups to improve yields and nutrition.
Develop agricultural value addition and market links that generate sustainable household income.
Projects and activities on the ground
Practical, collaborative activities led alongside local residents, schools, youth and women's groups.
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Urban and smallholder farming
- Urban vegetable farming in informal settlements using vertical sacks, bottles and pipes
- Household kitchen gardens for daily family nutrition
- Climate-smart agriculture and drought-resilient crop training
- Organic farming, mulching and compost manure production
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Water and market links
- Water tank installation and rainwater harvesting for gardens and farms
- Water-efficient drip and root irrigation practices
- Poultry farming and small livestock development
- Coffee processing, distribution of quality seeds, and local market access
Moments from our Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture work
Everyday moments of learning, collaboration and community life shared with dignity and consent.
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What we hope to achieve
These intended outcomes reflect our goals and working commitments. In keeping with our accountability principles, we do not present future aims as verified past metrics.
Environmental Conservation and Climate Action
How ABWA works with local groups on tree planting, community clean-ups, plastic recycling, composting and climate action in Kenya.
View connected projectOur Impact & M&E Framework
Learn how ABWA plans projects, conducts monitoring and evaluation, and ensures community handover.
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Want to get involved?
Whether you would like to volunteer on this programme, partner with our teams, or support community activities, we would be glad to talk.