Turkana, Kenya

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• How do schools and households secure water through dry seasons?
• Which water points exist, who maintains them and what breaks down?
• What role do county government and existing organisations already play?

• Possible school and community water needs.

Existing NGOs and grassroots organisations: In Development.

Background from published reports:

• The 2020–2023 Horn of Africa drought severely affected pastoralist communities across northern Kenya, including Turkana.

In Development. A destination research brief would cover sources and unknowns, community contacts and permissions, cultural orientation, safety and access, language, visas, insurance, costs and communication.

• Seek introductions through local leaders and county structures before visiting settlements.
• Ask before photographing people or livestock.

• Flights or long road journeys to Lodwar; long distances between settlements.
• High heat and limited services; check current government travel and security advice.

In Development.

Hot, remote conditions; suits experienced travellers. Security advice to be checked before any planning.

In Development.

If this trip goes ahead, Project Earth would provide a destination research brief, a field brief with agreed check-ins, a remote Project Earth contact and coordination through one centrally nominated Travel Agent.