OSDA’s 2026 Journey: Building Resilience and Sustainable Development in the Horn of Africa
As we move through the first months of 2026, the Organization for Sustainable Development Africa (OSDA) continues to deliver impactful, community-centered programs across Northern Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia. This year has seen focused efforts on water security, youth skills development, climate-smart livelihoods, drought preparedness, and strengthened cross-border partnerships. Marking a decade since our founding in […]
16 Days of Activism 2025: UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls
By OSDA – Organization for Sustainable Development Africa Every year, from 25 November to 10 December, the world observes the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence—a global movement calling for action, accountability, and protection for women and girls everywhere. As we approach the final day tomorrow, this is a moment to reflect on why […]
From Dry Lands to Thriving Communities
Organization for Sustainable Development Africa The Organization for Sustainable Development Africa (OSDA) is a local non-governmental organization founded in 2013 as a Community-Based Organization and officially registered as a Non-Government Organization in 2016. Headquartered in Kenya, OSDA operates across the Horn of Africa, focusing on fragile ecosystems in Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia. These regions are […]
Act Now for a Peaceful World
Reflections from the field — Northern Kenya and Somalia When you stand in a village in Mandera or walk through a displacement settlement in central Somalia, “peace” becomes a stack of concrete blocks, a repaired borehole, a teacher who stayed when the rains failed. It is not only the absence of gunfire; it is the […]
When Farming Fixes More Than Hunger: Agroecology’s Moment in Kenya
Across Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), farmers have always been innovators—adapting to harsh climates, fragile soils, and limited water. But today, the stakes are higher. Climate change is eroding harvests, global food prices are volatile, and drought cycles are shorter and harsher. Against this backdrop, agroecology is stepping out of the margins and proving […]
Transforming Lives in Bella: A New Dawn for Water Security in Mandera East
In the heart of the arid Mandera East sub-county, where the unforgiving sun and dry winds have long shaped a life of hardship, the Bella community is writing a new chapter—one of resilience, dignity, and hope. For generations, access to clean and safe water in Bella was nothing more than a distant dream. Women and […]
Assessment Visit to Border Point 1 under the DARIS WACAN Project
On 22nd July 2025, the Organization for Sustainable Development Africa (OSDA) conducted a field assessment at Border Point 1, a vital riverine farming area located along the borders of Ethiopia and Somalia. This assessment was carried out under the DARIS WACAN project, funded by the European Union through IOM Kenya. Border Point 1 is a […]
OSDA Launches Strategic Plan 2025–2027: Building Resilience in the Horn of Africa
The Organization for Sustainable Development Africa (OSDA) has unveiled its ambitious Strategic Plan for 2025–2027, reinforcing its commitment to building empowered, resilient, cohesive, and sustainable communities across fragile ecosystems in Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia. With the core mission of “helping people help themselves,” OSDA’s new strategy focuses on addressing climate change, food insecurity, poverty, poor […]
OSDA Completes 1KM Pipeline Extension to Boost Agriculture in Mandera East
As part of the EU-funded DARIS WACAN Project, OSDA has successfully completed a critical 1-kilometer water pipeline extension from the Bulla Haji shallow well directly to a community-owned farm in Mandera East. This major milestone, achieved across one of the project’s nine strategic sites, marks a transformative step toward enhancing food security and promoting sustainable […]
The Power of Partnership: How Communities Shape the Work We Do at OSDA
In the arid landscapes of Northern Kenya, where resources are scarce and needs are pressing, one thing remains abundantly clear—no intervention can succeed without the heartbeat of the community behind it. At OSDA, our mission has always been rooted in people. We do not enter communities with ready-made solutions. Instead, we listen first. Every successful […]
