Evidence-driven development for resilient communities in Kenya's North Rift

We work alongside smallholder farmers, youth and women in Elgeyo Marakwet to turn research into climate-smart livelihoods, opportunity and lasting change.

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What we do

Five connected pillars, one purpose

Turning research into resilient livelihoods across the North Rift.

Sustainable Agriculture

Climate-smart farming practices that lift productivity and protect the land.

Youth & Women Inclusion

Economic and social opportunity for the people who power North Rift communities.

Evidence-Based Solutions

Research that informs practice, policy and the choices communities make every day.

Trade & Peacebuilding

Trade as a vehicle for coexistence, livelihoods and long-term stability.

Climate & Natural Resources

Protecting ecosystems and helping communities adapt to a changing climate.

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About NORRADS

Research that listens. Action that lasts.

NORRADS was founded on a simple conviction: communities deserve solutions built on what is true on the ground, not what is assumed in a boardroom. We listen first. We test what works. Then we scale it, together with the farmers, women, youth and partners who make it real.

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Impact

Real targets. Real communities.

Our 2024–2029 strategic plan sets concrete goals across agriculture, inclusion, research and resilience.

Farmers trained in climate-smart agriculture by 2026

Youth innovation hubs across sub-counties by 2025

Smallholder farmers to be reached in Elgeyo Marakwet by 2030

Land under sustainable, climate-smart practices by 2030

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Our work

Our work in the field

From climate-smart farms in Elgeyo Marakwet to youth innovation hubs and women-led enterprise, every project starts with evidence and ends with measurable change.