Scope Intervention

18/03/2026

Today is Global Recycling Day! ♻️

Have you been recycling or throwing away?

Sometimes we think recycling is just about waste…but it’s really about care.

Care for the land we depend on.
Care for the water we drink.
Care for the communities we belong to.

At SCOPE Intervention, we see this every day. We see how unmanaged waste affects live and how small, intentional actions can begin to change that story. When communities start to see waste differently, something powerful happens. It stops being “just trash” and becomes an opportunity to protect, to restore, and to sustain.

Change doesn’t always come in big, loud ways. Sometimes it starts with something as simple as choosing not to throw something away.

On this day, let’s be reminded: every small action counts!

10/03/2026

Climate change is no longer a distant problem. It is already affecting our lives today.

Across the world, extreme weather is becoming more common. We are seeing longer droughts, stronger storms, destructive floods and rising temperatures that affect our farms, water sources and livelihoods.

Our oceans are also changing. Sea levels are rising and ocean temperatures are increasing, threatening marine life and the communities that depend on it.

Food production is also at risk. Changes in rainfall, drought and extreme heat could reduce crop yields in many regions in the coming years, putting pressure on food security.

The good news is that action today can still make a difference. Protecting and restoring ecosystems, supporting sustainable practices and strengthening community resilience are key steps toward a better future.

As SCOPE Intervention, we remain committed to raising awareness and working with communities to address climate change and protect our shared environment.

08/03/2026

“There was a time I only had to walk a few meters to fetch water for my family. Today, I walk long distances just to find it.”

Doing our work, we have witnessed many women live this reality every day! As and environmental degradation continue to reshape rural livelihoods, women often carry the heaviest burden. Walking longer distances in search of water, gathering firewood, and working tirelessly to provide food and stability for their families.

Yet despite these challenges, women continue to rise as pillars of strength within their households and communities.

Through women’s groups and community initiatives, many are embracing agroforestry and sustainable farming practices; growing trees alongside crops, improving soil health, and cultivating food that sustains their families while creating additional sources of household income.

Today, on International Women's Day, SCOPE Intervention celebrates the remarkable women who, despite the challenges posed by climate change, continue to lead, adapt and support their families with resilience and determination.

We believe that empowering women is empowering communities. When women are supported with knowledge, opportunities and leadership spaces, entire communities become stronger, more resilient and better prepared for the future.

We are also proud to celebrate the incredible women within our own organization, led by our Board Chairperson Fanis Inganga, whose leadership continues to inspire our commitment to inclusive development and advancing women’s leadership in conservation and community work.

I'm also not forgetting to celebrate myself today😊, because this story is deeply personal to me. Born and raised in Baragoi in Samburu, I grew up experiencing the realities of climate change and women’s marginalisation firsthand. From walking for water with my family as a child to later pursuing my studies at Moi University, my journey has now brought me to SCOPE Intervention where I serve as Communications Officer. Sometimes I joke that life has come full circle, I went to school to escape walking for water, only to come back and help tell the stories of the women who still walk those long distances. But it is also a privilege to share their resilience, strength and hope with the world.

’s Day to the women who continue to lead with courage, resilience and hope for a better future!

~~Leshore Naingerua
Communications Officer at SCOPE Intervention

02/03/2026

Sustainable restoration is built on strong local leadership.

The long rains have begun across Kenya, including many of the landscapes we work in, from the Mau Complex to the Cherangani water towers and the fragile ecosystems of the Kerio-Valley.

For many, rain signals planting season.
For us, but for us, it signals something different: Responsibility.

This is the moment when restoration efforts move from plans to action. As communities prepare their farms and watch rivers swell, we are mobilizing Community Forest Associations (CFAs), Water Resource Users Associations (WRUAs) and local stewardship groups to scale restoration activities across degraded landscapes. Sustainable restoration is achievable when local institutions are strong and empowered.

These groups are not beneficiaries of restoration work. They are the custodians of these ecosystems. They understand the land , its history, its seasons and its silent signals in ways no external actor ever could.

When we strengthen local institutions, we are not just building capacity.
We are building governance.
We are building accountability.
And most important, we are building ownership.

As restoration efforts scale during this rainy season, it is crucial that we move beyond short-term planting targets and focus on long-term ecosystem stewardship. Empowered communities ensure that restoration is protected, monitored and sustained for long.

Rescuing degraded landscapes is not only about biodiversity recovery. It is about safeguarding livelihoods, protecting water sources, strengthening food systems and building climate resilience for the people who depend on these ecosystems every day.

At SCOPE Intervention, we believe that healing the environment and empowering communities are not separate goals; they are the same mission.

The future of restoration belongs to the people residing in the land.

10/02/2026

Our communities need support to take care of the environment because our lives depend on it!

When forests are destroyed, rivers polluted and land exhausted, families suffer. Farming becomes hard, food becomes scarce, and incomes are lost. Many people want to protect their environment, but they lack the knowledge, tools, and opportunities to do so in a way that also supports their daily living.

Communities need to be empowered with skills that help them care for nature while earning a livelihood. This includes learning better farming methods, environmental conservation, tree growing and sustainable income activities that do not destroy our land.

When people understand that protecting the environment also protects their future, they become responsible and intentional. They start to own the process. They protect forests, water sources and land because they know it feeds their families and supports their children’s future.

SCOPE Intervention exists to support communities in this journey, helping them protect the environment, improve livelihoods and build a better tomorrow together.

A healthy environment means strong livelihoods.Strong livelihoods mean empowered communities.

13/01/2026

31/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we at Scope Intervention want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey this year. Here’s to new opportunities, continued growth, and shared successes in 2026. Wishing you a Happy New Year from all of us!

15/12/2025

Today, President Ruto conferred upon Truphena Muthoni the Head of State Commendation (HSC) Medal, alongside many well-deserved recognitions.

Winners are those who refuse to remain normal. No one ever became an icon by being ordinary. Truphena reminds us of this truth. Through her unwavering commitment to our environment, she has shown that even small, consistent actions can create lasting change.

As the legendary Wangari Maathai said, “It is the little things citizens do. That’s what will make the difference. My little thing is planting trees.” Truphena did her “little thing,” and today, that action has grown into a legacy that inspires a nation.

Let us all rally our actions—big or small—to fight climate change. Every tree planted, every community mobilized, every effort counts. Leaders like Truphena remind us that ordinary beginnings can lead to extraordinary impact.

10/09/2025

At the Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, leaders spoke powerfully about restoration as more than an environmental goal. It is a livelihood strategy.

“When we restore land, we restore dignity, food security, and opportunities for our people.” – H.E. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia

This echoes what we see daily in our work at Scope Intervention. When degraded ecosystems are restored, women find new income through agroforestry, young people access green jobs, and families secure food even in the face of climate shocks.

The Addis Ababa Declaration reminded us that climate action in Africa must be people-centered. Restoration is not an abstract target — it’s the foundation of livelihoods, resilience, and dignity for millions.

As we carry these conversations back home, the challenge is clear: to turn high-level commitments into grassroots impact. Because in the end, climate action is measured not only in hectares restored, but in lives transformed.

28/07/2025

Last week, Scope Intervention participated in a highly insightful workshop organized by CIFOR-ICRAF under the Quality Tree Seed for Africa (QTSFA) initiative. The workshop centered on the use of digital tools for species selection, site matching, and restoration planning, with practical sessions on platforms such as GlobUNT, RELMA, and PROTA4U.

These tools offer vital support in identifying suitable native and agroforestry species based on ecological zones, soil types, and climate variables strengthening restoration outcomes and long-term ecosystem sustainability. The knowledge gained is timely for our work in restoring degraded landscapes in the Mau and Cherangany Water Towers, where appropriate species selection is crucial to enhancing biodiversity, climate resilience, and community livelihoods.

We thank CIFOR-ICRAF for this capacity-building opportunity and look forward to integrating these digital tools into our fieldwork while fostering further collaboration within the restoration community.