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Sustainable Rural Initiatives
Description/achievement of initiative

Sustainable Rural Initiatives (SRI) is a non-governmental organisation that aims to improve the quality of life in rural areas by working with rural community groups to unveil and support the potentials and opportunities amidst them. Our integrated system of poverty eradication includes Agriculture and Environment, Skills Development and Entrepreneurship, Youth in Action, Community Health and Education support.

Implementation methodologies

SRI relies on knowledge exchanges, innovations and partnerships to transform rural societies to achieve its commitments. We implement our innovative activities in collaboration with local communities, community-based organizations (CBOs), local institutions and international partners.

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

Partner(s)

* Moi University * Nissiping University * Students 4 Sustainability * Tools for Work * The Flying Carpenters * Working group on Development Techniques * PowerEd * Marthe van Rijswijck Foundation
Progress reports
Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 4
Goal 8
May 2015
Solar panels installed and operational
May 2016
Community resource centre opened and operational
October 2013
Carpentry workshop for skills development operational
Staff / Technical expertise
Teachers and students from Kenya, Netherlands, and Canada on internship

Basic information
Time-frame: October 2013 - 2030
Partners
* Moi University * Nissiping University * Students 4 Sustainability * Tools for Work * The Flying Carpenters * Working group on Development Techniques * PowerEd * Marthe van Rijswijck Foundation
Countries
Contact information
James Jowi, Board Chairman, jowij@srikenya.org
United Nations