COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION AGAINST DESERTIFICATION (C-MAD)

History Community Mobilization Against Desertification (C-MAD) is a Non-Governmental Organization which was initiated to reduce poverty and improve resource management in southwest Kenya. C-MAD is legally registered in the republic of Kenya since the year 1995. The organization operates particularly in Migori, Homabay and Siaya counties. C-MAD’s work targets the rural communities that are resource constrained and vulnerable. The institution administers its programmes/projects by working closely with and through the community and community groups, as it seeks to empower them to uplift their health, dignity, and economic being. Purpose C-MAD strive to enable communities in Kenya improve their livelihoods,livea dignified,healthy and prosperous life through capacity building,collaboration and serviced delivery. Current primary activities C-MAD works with the government, private sector, schools, and communities for advocacy and activities that promote sustainable development as well as improve the living standards of the communities.The current primary activites focuses on empowering communities to be climate resilience.