Sustainable Initiatives Development Enhancement in Communities (SIDEC) works alongside women, youth and marginalised groups to build livelihoods that last and protect the landscapes they depend on.
Registered as a community-based organisation in 2026
Participatory, accountable and community-rooted
From climate-smart farming to digital skills
SIDEC was founded in 2025 and legally registered in 2026 to respond to the challenges facing rural and peri-urban households in Laikipia: unpredictable rainfall, limited access to markets, and the exclusion of women and young people from decisions that shape their lives.
We work with existing community structures : self-help groups, cooperatives, schools and county departments, so that every initiative is owned locally and continues long after a project cycle ends.
Here are some of the six programme areas:
SIDEC champions gender equality and youth inclusion by equipping women and young people with leadership, entrepreneurial and life skills.
We strengthen community resilience by promoting income-generating activities that respect the environment.
SIDEC integrates environmental stewardship into every initiative, ensuring communities thrive alongside nature.
Ensuring equal participation of women, youth and marginalised groups.
Promoting long-term solutions that balance social, economic and environmental needs.
Operating with transparency and accountability in all initiatives.
Encouraging creative approaches to community challenges.
Building strong partnerships with local, national and international stakeholders.
Sustainable Initiatives Development Enhancement in Communities. A women-led, community-based organisation working across Laikipia County to advance gender equity, sustainable livelihoods and environmental stewardship.
