Building Livelihoods & Empowering Communities ORG- BLEC NGO

27/07/2026

Across the vast landscape of Turkana County, a powerful shift is happening. Pastoralist women are no longer just keeping households afloat through climate shocks—they are stepping up as local leaders, peacebuilders, and decision-makers in their communities.

​Through targeted Initiatives, women in rural Turkana are overcoming historical barriers to take active roles in community governance.

From speaking out during public community barazas to leading grassroots peace committees and managing local natural resources, Turkana women are shaping the policies that affect their daily lives.

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27/07/2026

In Sub-County, women are rewriting the future of their households and reshaping their communities. Through Banking, local women's groups gather weekly to pool savings, access affordable capital, and build sustainable small enterprises from the ground up.

​To supercharge this movement, -led groups are accessing affordable credit through revolving funds supported by South-North Nexus (SNN), paired directly with active .

​Money alone doesn't change lives— , , and do. While revolving credit provides the seed capital, gender advocacy breaks down the that historically kept rural women from owning , making household , or speaking on



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23/07/2026

With Bruno Fernandes – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

16/07/2026

16/07/2026

🌱 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐦𝐚 – 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 🌾

Thanks to the generous support of South-North Nexus , Building Livelihoods & Empowering Communities ORG- BLEC NGO is strengthening food security for refugees and host communities in 𝐊𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩, 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲.

With ongoing reductions in food rations, families face serious challenges.

Together with South-North Nexus, we are responding through sustainable agriculture, women-led kitchen gardens, livelihood training, and community resilience programs that create lasting change.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚’𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐯𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 — 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

💚 Grateful for our partners at South-North Nexus Your continued support helps us do more.

👉 Learn more and donate: blec.or.ke/donate


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03/07/2026

💰 Together We Save. Together We Grow. Together We Empower.
Financial empowerment begins with a single step—and it grows stronger when communities come together.
Through table banking, members save consistently, access affordable loans, invest in their businesses, and support one another in achieving their financial goals. It's more than a savings group; it's a pathway to stronger livelihoods and brighter futures.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, farmer, or simply looking for a reliable way to save and grow your finances, table banking can help you take the next step.
📞 Interested in joining or learning more?
Contact us today: +254 729 543 631
Together, we can build stronger communities—one contribution at a time.

22/06/2026

🌟 From Displacement to Determination 🌟

Sanza, a refugee living in Kakuma Refugee Camp, transformed challenges into opportunities through BLEC's livelihood and entrepreneurship training. Equipped with practical business and financial management skills, Sanza built a growing business that now provides income, stability, and hope for the future.

💬 "The training changed my life. It gave me skills, confidence, and the belief that I can succeed through my own efforts."

At BLEC, we are committed to empowering refugees with the skills and opportunities needed to achieve self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods.

15/06/2026

Through table banking, members are able to save, access affordable loans, invest in their businesses and achieve their financial goals together.
Join a movement that turns small contributions into big opportunities.

08/06/2026

Threads of Hope: A Mother’s Journey in Kakuma Refugee Camp

Her journey demonstrates how financial education, resilience and determination can create lasting change and empower individuals to move beyond survival toward sustainable livelihoods.
"I am still a refugee, but I am no longer just surviving. I am a businesswoman. I have a plan."

01/06/2026

🇰🇪 Happy Madaraka Day 🇰🇪
Today, we celebrate Kenya's journey of self-governance, the sacrifices of our heroes, and the resilience of our people.
As we mark this important day, BLEC remains committed to building livelihoods, empowering communities, and creating opportunities that foster sustainable development for all.
Together, let us continue working towards Equality, Opportunity and Progress for every Kenyan.
Happy Madaraka Day 2026!
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