Isiolo County, Kenya| In the arid landscapes of Nasuroi village in Ngaremara Ward, a transformative youth empowerment initiative is breathing new life into the community. Through a powerful collaboration between Merti Integrated Development Program (MID-P), Mercy Corps, the County Government of Isiolo, and the National Government, the Promoting Resilience, Inclusivity, and Meaningful Engagement (PRIME) program […]
In a major step towards accelerating socio-economic transformation in arid and semi-arid regions, the County Government of Isiolo, in partnership with the Merti Integrated Development Programme (MID-P), officially launched MID-P’s Strategic Plan for 2025–2029. The event, held in Isiolo Town, brought together a wide array of stakeholders, underscoring the collective commitment to community-centered, sustainable development. […]
•Isiolo Youth and Stakeholders Unite in Multi-Agency Effort to Combat Health and Social Challenges In a united front to address pressing health and social issues affecting young people, the Maisha Youth Movement—Isiolo Chapter—recently spearheaded a comprehensive awareness campaign in collaboration with a wide range of government and civil society partners. The initiative, held under the […]
Isiolo County, Kenya| A groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing the economic resilience of vulnerable young women is transforming lives in Isiolo County. The SCORE 2 project—“Promoting Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Livelihoods in Isiolo County”—has provided five Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA) groups with seed capital of Ksh 200,000 each, enabling them to engage in income-generating […]
About 2,500 vulnerable girls aged 18-24 in Isiolo County have experienced significant economic and social transformations through the Promoting Resilience, Inclusivity, and Meaningful Engagement (PRIME) Program. Spearheaded by the Merti Integrated Development Program (MID-P) with support from Mercy Corps, the three-year initiative seeks to empower girls from eight wards by engaging them in livelihood-enhancing activities […]
