Funding Proposal for

Sustainable Pastoralist Communities through

Project Budget: 4.55M USD

Key Contact:
Vicki Clarke, Interim Director of Philanthropy
417 S. Commonwealth Avenue, Aurora IL 60506
vicki.clarke@heifer.org
www.heifer.org

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 Heifer International Proposal for the Sustainable Pastoralist Communities Project

Local Conditions and Opportunities for Assistance

Characterized by frequent droughts and conflict, the Horn of Africa encompasses Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea,
Djibouti, and Kenya. Natural disasters, combined with warfare, have resulted in The Horn of Africa becoming
one of the worlds most food insecure regions. Today, it is facing its most serious droughts in more than 60
years, resulting in the United Nations officially having declared a famine in southern Somalia.

Famine continues to take a devastating human and animal toll in Somalia, but as the drought continues and
countless refugees flee across borders, already limited resources in Kenya and elsewhere in the Horn are
being further strained. Despite reports of rain now falling in the Horn, several consecutive seasons of drought
have left millions of people in need. The effects of climate changes and poor weather conditions
compounded by conflict, rising food prices, and a general lack of resiliencehave been and continue to be
devastating. Water, food and pasture shortages have led to massive losses in terms of human and livestock
deaths (about 40 percent of livestock). More than 12 million people in Somalia and northern Kenya are at risk
of starvation.

Currently, more than three million pastoralists and their livestock have been directly impacted by the
shortage of water and pasture. Millions of lives are at risk, as are their assetslivestock, including six million
head of cattle, 13 million sheep and goats and more than 800,000 camels. A number of organizations work in
these areas, but most are focused on temporary reliefwhich is easily overwhelmed by the growing need.
This, however, is a time when long-term sustainability is needed to build a stronger, more resilient future. As
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro has said, short-term relief must be linked to
building long-term sustainability and resilience. It is never too early to begin to think how shortages can be
averted and to encourage appropriate agricultural intervention which is sensitive to climate and market
fluctuations, so as to end the cycle of recurring crises.1

Heifer International has worked in Kenya since 1981, assisting more than 100,000 families, and is taking steps
to ensure food and income security to improve the overall quality of life for vulnerable families in this region.
Recognizing the need to address complex community needs and serious water issues, in addition to providing
food and livestock, Heifer will partner with Participatory Education, Awareness and Resources (PEAR)
Innovations, a local Samburu NGO, which specializes in mobilizing local communities and training them in
sustainable development. Heifer will also work with partners to design and construct three dams to provide
water (drinking water, hygienic and sanitation) to more than 20,000 families.

This Heifer International project seeks to improve the livelihoods of thousands of families in the Garissa and
Samburu districts of Kenya through long-term and sustainable climate change adaptation measures. The first
phase will focus on Garissa by providing livestock and training, and developing animal fodder production, in
accordance with halal requirements; the goal is for families to have productive livelihoods as smallholder
rural farmers and business owners, mitigating rural-urban migration.

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Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiros remarks to the African Union Pledging Conference in Addis Ababa,
http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2011/dsgsm567.doc.htm
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 Primary Project Objectives

1) To improve livestock quality and eco-husbandry training Local animals will be crossed with improved
breeds; farmer training in eco-husbandry will be carried out using training the trainer methodology.
Establishment of fodder production enterprises by irrigating 500 acres with 1,000 families in Garissa,
along the Tanga River, will produce both staple foods and more than 20,000 tons of fodder annually.
2) To establish micro-businesses Establishment of community breeding centers by training agent of
change farmers. Two community-owned cattle facilities, linked to the Garissa irrigation project, will
have the capacity to handle 1,500 head of cattle each to replace livestock lost during drought.
3) To create links between farmers and higher value markets The value chains approach will be used to
identify higher value livestock markets for producers to supply and obtain higher prices. Relationships
among the different value-chain actors will be strengthened to ensure long-term sustainability. Value-
added products will also be identified (meat, cheese, eggs, etc.) as additional sources of income.

Heifers responsibilities in this project will include funding to implement the projects activities, providing
technical assistance in developing the dams and irrigation facilities, training project partners and participants
in the management of water resources, training communities on fodder and livestock business development,
and linking pastoralists to markets and service providers.

The multiple, beneficial effects of initiating smallholder dairying in rural villages are well documented2:

Stems urban migration

Nutritional improvements and higher income levels will enable a large number of families to move out of the
cycle of poverty. Thousands more will indirectly benefit through access to improved livestock, training, and
availability of milk. Agricultural extension services to these families will be significantly enhanced, thus
creating another level of indirect impact.

Heifer Internationals work with these communities will provide a buffer against worsening conditions by
linking Heifers pastoralist farm families to networks and systems that can help build some resilience against
events such as significant climate change, disasters or other detrimental effects. Participating farmers will be
trained in early warning systems on drought, flooding, and animal diseases as well as given new knowledge
on climate change issues. In combination with new training, they can use their own skills, along with
resources they already possess, to ensure greater resistance to similar conditions.

This project will not only save the lives of thousands of livestock and, therefore, people, but it will also help
families better withstand the effects of drought and other climate changes. It provides a model Heifer hopes
others will copy, especially those working around Dadaab, the worlds largest refugee camp and the third
largest city in Kenya today, with the goal that people may receive training they can take back to their native
homelands.

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Independent evaluations conducted by Western Michigan University over five years in 20 countries,
http://www.heifer.org/ourwork/measure-of-success and http://www.wmich.edu/evalctr/wp-
content/uploads/2010/05/chianca_handout.pdf
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Heifer International is based upon 12 Cornerstones, or principles, that guide our work in the field. The most
important Cornerstone for Heifer Internationals approach is to Pass on the Gift. This Cornerstone is
fundamental to Heifers ongoing success: along with the education and training they receive, each project
participant agrees to pass on their animals offspring to another member of the community, ensuring that a
Heifer project creates an ever-widening network of dignity and self-reliance. This process transforms
recipients into donors, not only providing dignity, but also ensuring a greater impact level for each gift we
receive. For this project, participants will pass on the gift of their skills and services from water users and
feedlot associations to other pastoralist communities and aid agencies. And water association users and
animal managers will also make available their goods and services to others so that they, too, may benefit
and then share their knowledge and training as well.

Heifer Internationals Mission and Program

Heifer Internationals mission is to end hunger and poverty, while caring for the Earth. Heifer International
works in countries throughout the world providing income-producing livestock, education, and training to
impoverished families, to help end hunger and promote sustainable economic development at the family and
community level. Since 1944, Heifer has helped more than 15.3 million families become more self-reliant
through the gift of livestock and environmentally sound training.

Heifers program emphasizes long-term results. Livestock such as cows, chickens, sheep and goats serve as
sources for milk, eggs, wool and meat that are used by recipient families to improve their nutrition, health
and family income. The additional family income leads to improved housing, health care, entrepreneurism,
and often provides a family with their first opportunity to send their children to school. Heifer educates
families in best practices around animal management, sustainable farming techniques, micro-enterprise,
business development, and marketing, while caring for the Earth.

Passing on the Gift is fundamental to Heifer International's approach to sustainable development. As people
share the offspring of their animals, their knowledge, resources, and skills with others, an expanding network
of hope, dignity, and self-reliance is created that reaches around the globe. As a requirement of every
project, Passing on the Gift creates a sustainability cycle that fosters community building and enhances self-
esteem by allowing project recipients to become donors.

With a focus on grassroots community development, Heifer has a strong record of performance and is
recognized as a leader in international development. Heifer received a $42.8 million grant from the Bill &
Melinda Gates Foundation in 2008 to expand the work of enabling poor, smallholder farmers to profitably
participate in the growing dairy industry in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda. Through the East Africa Dairy
Development project, one million people, mostly poor rural farmers, will double their incomes.

Investing in this critical project in the Horn of Africa, and coming to the aid of those who are less fortunate,
will transform the lives of thousands of people, providing the tools for communities to move themselves from
tragedy and despair to lives of hope and opportunity.

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 UNITS YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 TOTAL
AGRICULTURAL EQUIP & SUPPLIES 764,726 1,755,875 772,766 247,837 3,541,204
Fodder Irrigation Design 2,332 2,916 1,749 6,997
Fodder Irrigation Construction 742,687 1,497,037 75,445 2,315,169
Fodder Farmers Training 3,499 5,248 6,297 4,082 19,126
Feedlot Facilities 233,212 233,212 466,424
Sub-grant: VSF Belgium 1,982 2,565 1,400 11,660 5,847
TRAVEL AND VEHICLE OPERATIONS 29,378 30,847 32,389 34,009 126,623
Air, Sea and Road Fairs 583 6,120 6,426 6,747 19,876
Hotel and Lodging 8,394 8,814 9,255 9,717 19,850
Per diem and Meals 6,297 6,611 6,941 7,288 27,137
Fuel 4,197 4,407 4,627 4,858 18,089
Vehicle Servicing, Repairs and Licenses 4,663 4,898 5,143 5,400 15,244
MONITORING AND EVALUATION 5,831 8,748 15,163 23,323 53,065
M & E: Baseline Survey 5,831 5,831
M & E: Mid-term Evaluation 5,831 5,831
M & E: Closing Evaluation 11,662 11,662
Case studies documentation 9,328 11,662 20,990
Stakeholder Review Meetings 8,748 20,404 29,152
PERSONNEL 137,422 144,224 151,448 158,922 592,016
Social development officer 1 24,133 25,340 26,607 27,938 104,019
Enterprise development officer 1 29,616 31,097 32,656 34,288 127,658
Technical staff 1 24,140 25,347 26,614 27,945 104,047
Accountant 1 21,847 22,939 24,086 25,295 94,168
Driver 1 9,641 10,124 10,630 11,161 41,557
Project Coordinator-75% 1 22,222 23,338 24,505 25,730 95,796
Country Director-5% 1 2,240 2,353 2,472 2,596 9,662
Deputy Country Director-5% 1 1,204 1,264 1,327 1,393 5,189
Finance and Admin. Director-5% 1 1,204 1,264 1,327 1,393 5,189
M & E Coordinator-5% 1 1,070 1,122 1,178 1,237 4,608
OFFICE EXPENSES 21,409 33,534 38,568 39,517 133,028
Rent 3,498 3,673 3,857 4,049 15,077
Internet and Email 2,798 13,992 13,992 13,992 44,774
Telephone and Fax 2,099 2,203 2,314 2,429 9,045
Cleaning 932 979 1,028 1,079 4,018
Office supplies 2,799 2,938 3,084 3,239 12,060
Bank charges 70 73 77 81 301
Utilities 1,399 1,469 1,542 1,619 6,029
Office equipment, repairs and maintenance 1,399 1,469 5,597 5,597 14,062
Security expenses 4,198 4,408 4,628 4,860 18,094
Periodicals/Publications 1,399 1,469 1,543 1,620 6,031
Insurances 816 857 900 945 3518
OFFICE HARDWARE 15,043 15,043
Computer 4 5,131 5,131
Printer 1 1,166 1,166
Photocopier 1 8,164 8,164
Digital Cameras 2 583 583
INDIRECT COST NICRA 117,293 237,789 121,684 60,592 537,358
FULL PROJECT COST in Kenya Shillings KES 93,863,049 190,289,241 97,376,567 48,488,196 432,201,053
FULL PROJECT COST in Dollars USD 93,863,049
988,032 2,003045 1,025,016 510,402 4,549,485
Original budget was submitted in Kenyan Shillings, which can be provided if requested; conversion based on exchange rates as of 18 January 2012.

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