Principles and Values

Collaborative
Equity and Equality

Inclusivity
Transparency

Value Based
Effective Participation

Key Strategic Focus Areas

At the core of all NoDIA’s strategic focus areas are gender equity and equality, the inclusion of
marginalized groups, and the advancement of minority rights within communities including vulnerable
children, and women. These principles guide our efforts to create impactful and sustainable
interventions. Through these strategic focus areas, NoDIA is dedicated to empowering communities to
achieve sustainable socio-economic growth, environmental preservation, health improvement, and
participatory governance.

oering nutritional education, and advocating for preventive measures to improve well-be-
ing. Additionally, promote solidarity and mutual support within communities through acts

such as blood donations, emotional support, and advocacy for communal health issues. By
disseminating research and engaging with key entities, NoDIA facilitates the ow of critical
health-related information to ensure impactful decision-making and action.

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1. Socio-Economic Development: Strengthening Community Resilience and Capacity
   Building
   NoDIA recognizes the critical role of education, research and skills development in building resilient
   communities and sustainability. We aim to equip youth, both in and out of school, communities with
   relevant skills to enhance employability and personal growth. Further, through strategic research, we
   aim identify economic opportunities that communities can pursue as alternative livelihoods beyond
   traditional activities to reduce heavy reliance on livestock keeping for subsistence. At the same time,
   advocate for policies, build community agency and community organization to strengthen traditional
   livelihoods. By fostering knowledge, tools, and innovative practices, to promote long-term
   self-reliance and growth within communities.
2. Leadership and Governance: Promoting Transparent and Participatory Governance
   Good governance is vital for sustainable development. NoDIA seeks to empower communities to
   actively participate in leadership and governance processes that reflect their needs and aspirations.
   Building on Kenya’s 2010 Constitution, which emphasizes decentralization and community
   self-governance, NoDIA supports citizen engagement through knowledge transfer and information
   dissemination, particularly on budgets and policies. We also create platforms for dialogues between
   communities and duty bearers and facilitate youth leadership development while advancing human
   rights. These efforts aim to foster transparency, accountability, and effective community participation.
3. Environmental Conservation and Climate Justice
   Climate change poses a significant challenge to community livelihoods, especially in Arid and
   Semi-Arid regions. NoDIA prioritizes addressing climate change through community engagement in
   conservation, preservation, and revitalization efforts. Our strategies include raising awareness,
   mobilizing youth and communities for tree planting, waste management, and establishing community
   forests. By advocating for sustainable resource use, we aim to mitigate the effects of climate change
   and ensure the long-term resilience of communities and their ecosystems.
4. Health: Improving Community Health Outcomes

Community health is central to sustainable development. NoDIA works to bridge gaps in
healthcare access by enhancing health literacy, supporting sanitation and clean water access, offering nutritional education, and advocating for preventive measures to improve well-be-ing. Additionally, promote solidarity and mutual support within communities through acts

such as blood donations, emotional support, and advocacy for communal health issues. By disseminating research and engaging with key entities, NoDIA facilitates the ow of critical health-related information to ensure impactful decision-making and action.