Mt. Nyiro, the holy mountain of the Samburu people. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Because they are the original stewards of the land where they live, Home Planet Fund's partners know better than anyone what needs to be done to care for it. Their regeneration methods for healing impacts from the climate crisis are building resilience for their communities, and protecting biodiversity hotspots for generations to come.
Landscape not stewarded by pastoralists becomes denuded and prone to flood damage. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Landscape not stewarded by pastoralists becomes denuded and prone to flood damage. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Lands managed by pastoralists are revitalized. Our partners fill erosion gully's with twigs and seeds. This slows water flow, brings back soil, and fills them back in. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Home Planet Fund's pastoralist partners dig semi-circles in eroded lands, plant seeds, and the rains bring growth that restores the land. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
After our partners regenerate the land, it is verdant, full of life, and sequestering carbon once again. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
A common view of pastoralist-stewarded landscapes in Kenya. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Nicholas Kodei, in Laikipia County, Kenya, an ecologist, animal health expert, ethnobotanist, and farmer, showing medicinal plants and trees on his homestead. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
A test crop planted by Nicholas Kodei, who then goes on to share his knowledge with other farmers living on community lands. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
A young medicinal tree on Nicholas Kodei's homestead. Traditional medicinal knowledge is being carried forward by his work. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Nicholas Kodei, one of Home Planet Fund's partners, shows his garden and farm. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Beehives abound on Nicholas Kodei's farm. The honey is medicinal, and also used as an income source. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Beehives are strategically located around the edges of farms, as they deter elephants from entering and eating what is being grown. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Nicholas Kodei showing traditional beehives, which hold large quantities of bees and honey, and last dozens of years. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
A common view of pastoralist-stewarded landscapes in Kenya. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Elders meet regularly under acacia trees and relay information of the land, for the land and by the land. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
A common view of pastoralist-stewarded landscapes in Kenya. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Women-led farming is becoming more common, thanks to Home Planet Fund’s partners. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
“Soit Naitashe” which means “Standing Rock,” in Laikipia North county, Kenya. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Camels are a prized herd for pastoralists. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
The majestic Northern Kenya landscapes. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Young warrior tending to a herd of cattle. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
One of countless mountainous views in Northern Kenya. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
A typical maasai or Samburu village. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
River Ewaso Ng’iro which means The River of Brown Waters, lifeline to the Northern Kenyan indigenous communities. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Samburu women. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Rivers are a precious water source in Northern Kenya. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Samburu women at a community meeting. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Acacia trees are common across most Kenyan landscapes. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
A Samburu woman addressing a community gathering. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Mt. Ololokwe The Majestic mountain along the Isiolo-Merille-Marsabit-Moyale road signifying that you are now entering into the Northern Kenyan landscapes. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Water projects carried out by Home Planet Fund partners are becoming increasingly critical for pastoralists. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
One of the scenic mountains in Samburu county. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Zebra herds are a common site across the shared landscapes of Northern Kenya. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Mt. Nyiro, the holy mountain of the Samburu people from a different angle. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Elephants in a wildlife conservation area. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Mt. Nyiro, the holy mountain of the Samburu people from a different angle. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Giraffes in a wildlife conservation area. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
One of countless mountainous views in Northern Kenya. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih
Wildlife abounds in much of Northern Kenya. Photo Credit: Laissa Malih