Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives

Driving sustainable health, resilience, and development for vulnerable populations in Kenya. Together, we create lasting impact.

Who We Are

Dedicated to empowering vulnerable communities through sustainable development initiatives since 1978.

The Local Initiatives Development Agency (LIDA) is a Kenyan non-governmental organization established in 1978 to tackle the challenges faced by vulnerable populations. Since our registration as an NGO in 1999, we have focused on issues such as healthcare access, food security, environmental degradation, and poverty reduction.

Our vision is to create a healthy, empowered society where everyone leads a dignified life in peace and harmony with the environment. We work closely with communities to identify their needs and co-create strategies that foster equity and resilience.

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LIDA Community Work

Our Key Programs

Addressing critical challenges through sustainable, community-driven solutions

Health and Wellbeing

Improving access to quality healthcare for underserved populations, promoting maternal and child health, and strengthening community health systems.

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Food Security and Nutrition

Supporting sustainable agriculture practices and climate-smart farming to combat food insecurity and malnutrition in rural and marginalized areas.

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Water and Sanitation

Providing safe water sources, promoting hygiene and sanitation education, and implementing water conservation projects to improve public health.

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Road Safety and Infrastructure

Raising awareness on road safety, improving infrastructure, and advocating for equitable transport policies to reduce accidents and enhance access to services.

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Environmental Conservation

Restoring ecosystems, promoting climate resilience, and engaging communities in sustainable practices to mitigate the effects of climate change.

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Our Impact

Creating measurable change in communities across Kenya

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Success Stories

Real stories from the people whose lives have been transformed

"Thanks to LIDA's health outreach team, I received essential antenatal care and counseling. With support from community health workers, I gave birth to a healthy baby and learned about family planning, improving my family's health and wellbeing."

"After joining LIDA's climate-smart agriculture program, I was trained in drought-resistant crops and given access to irrigation tools. Now I can feed my family and sell surplus produce, improving our financial stability. I'm now a role model in my community."

"Through LIDA's water access program, my community received a reliable water source, cutting my daily water collection time. With more time to study, I now perform well in school and dream of becoming a teacher. Access to water has transformed my educational opportunities."

Latest News

Stay updated with our recent activities and announcements

Water Project
January 2, 2025

LIDA Launches New Water Access Project

New initiative aims to provide over 10,000 households with reliable access to clean, safe drinking water in Northern Kenya.

Women's Conference
December 15, 2024

Annual Women's Empowerment Conference

LIDA hosted its Annual Women's Empowerment Conference in Nairobi, bringing together over 200 women from different parts of Kenya.

Health Outreach
November 30, 2024

Successful Health Outreach in Rural Kenya

LIDA's health outreach program successfully concluded its month-long medical clinics, providing free health services to over 3,000 people.

Join Our Mission

Together, we can create sustainable change and empower vulnerable communities across Kenya. Support our work through donations, partnerships, or volunteering.