Food & Nutrition Security At the Laikipia Permaculture Centre Trust (LPCT), we are dedicated to empowering local communities in the Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASAL) areas through permaculture and kitchen gardening initiatives, ensuring a continuous source of nutritious produce. In a region facing significant food and nutrition challenges due to unpredictable weather patterns and…
Environmental Regeneration Discover how the Laikipia Permaculture Centre Trust (LPCT) is transforming landscapes through sustainable practices. Our initiatives, including sand dam construction, agroforestry, and model farms, play pivotal roles in restoring Laikipia North’s ecosystem. Sand dams capture rainwater, ensuring year-round water access and promoting vegetation growth. Agroforestry integrates trees into agricultural landscapes, enhancing soil health…
Water Access LPCT is committed to reducing water challenges in northern regions, where scarcity often leads to conflicts among pastoralists. Through initiatives like sand dams and shallow wells, boreholes, rock catchment, and roof water harvesting, LPCT ensures reliable water access to these communities. These projects mitigate tensions by reducing competition over limited water resources, promoting…
Sustainable Enterprise Development At LPCT, we are dedicated to fostering sustainable livelihoods and enterprise development within our community. By adding value to local resources such as cactus, honey, aloe secuniflora, and herbal teas, we not only create income opportunities but also preserve vital ecosystems. Our initiatives empower community members through ownership and involvement in value-added…
At LPCT, we recognize that effective conservation and sustainable development require collaborative efforts. We proudly partner with local communities, governments, and like minded organizations to achieve our goals. Through these partnerships, we engage communities in decision-making, ensuring projects like water access initiatives and permaculture farming are locally driven and sustainable. Collaboration with local governments facilitates…
