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Our Vision
To build strong, healthy and resilient community.
Our Mission
Empowering pastoralists communities towards self-sufficiency and a brighter future through community engagement and sustainable solutions.
About Us
Hope For Samburu Communities (HFSC)
Hope for Samburu Communities is a registered community-based organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents in Samburu County, particularly in Samburu North, Samburu East and Samburu West sub-counties
Our mission is to motivate and empower local residents of all age groups to enhance their living standards. We demonstrate how to utilize available resources to generate income and solve domestic problems at the household level. HFSC believes in community solidarity, recognizing that mutual support opens new opportunities and ensures the successful implementation of our programs.
Our Programs
What We Are Doing
Gender-Based Violence
GBV is a critical issue in Samburu County, influenced by cultural, social, and economic factors. HFSC focuses on understanding these factors, implementing awareness and education programs and strengthening legal and policy frameworks. We establish support services for GBV survivors, empower women and girls economically and engage community leaders to change social norms.
Education
HFSC aims to reduce barriers to education for pastoralist children by raising awareness about the importance of education and rescuing school dropouts. We focus on creating educational opportunities and support systems to ensure every child can pursue their career goals. By addressing the unique challenges faced by pastoralist communities, we strive to make quality education accessible to all.
Health and Nutrition
We focus on preventing malnutrition among vulnerable groups, including pregnant and lactating women, children aged 6-59 months, and the elderly. Our efforts include conducting mass screenings in remote villages to identify those in need. We then refer eligible clients to the nearest health facilities for continuous nutritional support, intervention, and follow-up, ensuring they receive the care they need to thrive.
Climate Change
Climate change poses significant challenges to Samburu County. HFSC's response strategies include investing in water infrastructure and promoting water conservation, supporting sustainable agriculture and livestock practices, and protecting biodiversity through conservation efforts. We address health impacts related to climate change, and engage communities in climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.
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Leave no One Behind
Committed to Sustainable Development
Zero Hunger (SDG 2)
HFSC works to combat hunger in Samburu County by addressing malnutrition among vulnerable groups and promoting sustainable agricultural practices to ensure food security despite the challenges posed by climate change.
Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3)
HFSC focuses on improving health and nutrition, providing support for pregnant and lactating women, children, and the elderly. This includes mass screenings, nutritional interventions, and continuous support to enhance overall health and well-being.
Quality Education (SDG 4)
HFSC aims to reduce barriers to education for pastoralist children by raising awareness about the importance of education, rescuing school dropouts, and creating educational opportunities to help children pursue their career goals.
Gender Equality (SDG 5)
HFSC addresses gender-based violence, promotes gender equality, and empowers women and girls economically. By implementing awareness programs, strengthening legal frameworks, and engaging community leaders, HFSC works to create a more equitable society.
Staff
Our Team
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Jacob Letipila
Founder & Executive Director
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Progress reports
News & Blogs
GBV Champions Workshop for Adolescent Girls, Young Women & Men
22 January, 2025 - Suguta Marmar, Samburu West
Celebrating Our Success: HFSC Wins Prestigious Award
January 15, 2025 - Maralal, Samburu
Male Engagement: Fighting GBV in Schools & Communities
20 December, 2024 - Lulu Village, Samburu North
We do not Walk Alone...
Our Trusted Partners
Hope for Samburu Communities (HFSC), through our Boys and Girls Agendas, in partnership with Naretu Girls and Women Empowerment Programmewe conducted an impactful and inclusive mentorship day at Barsaloi Mixed Senior School! Growing up in pastoralist communities, both genders face unique hurdles to education. While girls must overcome retrogressive cultural barriers, low literacy levels, and poor menstrual hygiene, boys navigate their own distinct social and pastoral pressures. Our dual agendas ensure that no child is left behind in the journey toward academic excellence. During this powerful session, we inspired both the boys and girls to smash through these barriers, stay focused on their educational goals, and protect their futures. On our Girls Agenda, we provided Dignity Kits to the girls to tackle their menstrual hygiene challenges, keeping them confident and consistently in class and for the Boys Agenda~ We gifted them special gift bags to reward their resilience, keep them motivated, and encourage them to champion equality alongside their sisters.![]()
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Through Visibiliz4Climate Action, with support from African Population and Health Research Center , we successfully conducted Fishbowl Dialogue sessions at Lolkuniyani Fodder Farm, bringing together women and youth to share their lived experiences of climate change and discuss practical ways to adapt.The conversations explored how prolonged drought is affecting nutrition and mental health, especially among women, children, youth, and elders. Participants spoke about food insecurity, declining livestock productivity, and the emotional challenges experiencing by many families in Samburu. The participants also shared local knowledge and community-led solutions that are helping build resilience. These dialogues created a safe and inclusive space where every voice was heard and valued. HFSC value when everyone learn from one another and working together.
On 10th July 2026, Hope for Samburu Communities (HFSC), under the Justice for Survivors Project with support from IPPF Africa Region, engaged Morans and youth from Lkisin, Lendadapoi, Lorian, Naebi, and Lopesiwuo villages in Samburu East Sub-County in a dialogue on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and positive masculinity.![]()
The participants were empowered to serve as GBV Champions, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to challenge harmful gender norms, promote respectful relationships, and lead peer-to-peer efforts to prevent GBV within their communities.![]()
By engaging Morans and young people as allies and agents of change, we are fostering safer communities where women and girls can live free from violence, and where respect, equality, and shared responsibility are embraced by all.