Copicad

17/09/2026

BEFORE ASKING WHERE DO I THROW THIS?” ASK “DO I NEED TO THROW IT AWAY?

Good waste management begins before the bin.
Try the waste hierarchy:
1️⃣ Refuse what you don't need
2️⃣ Reduce unnecessary consumption
3️⃣ Reuse what still has value
4️⃣ Repair before replacing
5️⃣ Recover/Recycle materials
6️⃣ Dispose responsibly what remains
Small decisions made every day can reduce the amount of waste entering our environment.
Question: Which one of these do you practise most?

16/09/2026

Another powerful day at the Peer-to-Peer Learning Exchange in Nakuru! Today, our COPICAD representatives Kelvin Wanyika Maina and Johnson Njenga deepened and shared their skills in:

📍 Polygon Taking – mastering spatial mapping techniques to accurately define and monitor restoration sites.
🗣️ Communication – learning how to effectively share restoration stories, results, and lessons with communities and stakeholders.
📊 Project Reporting – strengthening skills in documenting progress, tracking impact, and reporting to funders and partners.

These practical skills are exactly what we need to ensure our restoration work is measurable, transparent, and impactful. The best part? Learning directly and also sharing from fellow restoration champions who are doing the work on the ground! 💪

Three days in, and the knowledge keeps growing , just like the trees we're planting! 🌳✨

16/09/2026

⚽👑 A GIRL WHO LEARNS TO LEAD ON THE PITCH CAN LEARN TO LEAD IN LIFE.
Football teaches more than how to score goals.
It teaches girls to communicate, make decisions under pressure, trust others, recover from setbacks and take responsibility.
Through COPICAD Queens, sport becomes a platform for confidence, mentorship, leadership and conservation.
💚 More than football. Building confident girls. Building future leaders.

16/09/2026

What’s in a name? 🤔 For us, it’s a promise.As COPICAD enters its tenth year, we are looking back at the journey that brought us here and looking forward to a full decade of growth, impact, and transformation! 🌱✨COPICAD stands for Community Organization for Positive Impact, Care and Development. But to our team, this is more than just a name. It is our purpose. 🙌Here is what drives us every day:👥 Community -Empowering people to shape their own future.🤝 Organization - Working as a united team built on integrity.🌍 Positive - Driving uplifting change for people and the planet.📈 Impact -Creating resilient, lasting changes that improve lives.💚 Care - Protecting our environment and people for generations to come.🚀 Development - Building sustainable opportunities that transform lives.We are so grateful for every community member, partner, and supporter who has walked this path with us. The story continues, and there are many more chapters yet to be written! 📖✨👉 Join the conversation and share your favorite COPICAD moments

Stay tuned as the story continues on Wednesday...

14/09/2026

Today, Pastor Thomas Nderitu and Ann Kabura, representatives from COPICAD, attended the launch of the L. Ol Bolossat Rapid Biodiversity and Socio-Economic Assessment Report at the Royal Gardens Hotel, Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County.

The event marked a significant milestone in the journey to designate Lake Ol Bolossat as Kenya's 7th Ramsar Site. The report, developed under the project "Unlocking Biodiversity Data to Facilitate Designation of L. Ol Bolossat as the 7th Ramsar Site in Kenya," provides critical biodiversity and socio-economic information on the lake and its surrounding ecosystem.

The launch brought together key stakeholders, including His Excellency Dr. Moses Kiarie Badilisha, Governor of Nyandarua County, representatives from the East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS), the Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies (WMI-UoN), the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI), NEMA, KWS, and community members.

As COPICAD, we are proud to have been part of this important conversation. The findings shared will inform conservation, sustainable use, and effective management of the Lake Ol Bolossat ecosystem , a vital natural resource for Nyandarua County and Kenya at large.

We remain committed to supporting initiatives that protect our environment and promote sustainable development.

14/09/2026

🌱 Learning, Sharing, and Growing Together! 🌍
Today, COPICAD is proud to be part of the in-person Peer-to-Peer Learning Exchange at Sarova Woodlands Hotel & Spa in Nakuru County! Our representatives, Kelvin Wanyika and Johnson Ndungu,joined fellow restoration champions for an engaging day of experiential knowledge sharing, mentorship, and hands-on learning.

This exchange, organized by World Resources Institute (WRI) in partnership with the Leona Foundation and co-led by JustDiggit, International Tree Foundation, and KENVO, is all about strengthening practical skills in:
✅ Tree planting and beating up
✅ Tree maintenance and survival assessment
✅ Monitoring, reporting and verification
✅ Assisted natural regeneration
✅ Community inclusion, gender equity and youth engagement

The best part is ? Champions are training champions, sharing real-world insights and co-creating practical solutions for restoration across the Greater Rift Valley and beyond. 💪

Here's to building stronger, greener, and more resilient communities, one learning exchange at a time! 🌳✨

14/09/2026

DID YOU KNOW Planting a tree is only the beginning.

A tree planted today needs care tomorrow.
Successful restoration is not simply about putting seedlings in the ground. It involves choosing suitable species, preparing the site, protecting young trees, managing competing vegetation, monitoring survival and involving the community.
At COPICAD, we believe restoration means giving nature and communities the support they need to thrive.
🌳 Plant. Protect. Monitor. Restore.
Question: What is the biggest challenge trees face after planting in your community?

10/09/2026

COPICAD AT 10
A Decade of Purpose. A Future of Possibilities.
CHAPTER ONE
OUR STORY BEGINS HERE
"Every great impact begins with a single act of courage."
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There is something remarkable about beginnings.
They are often quiet. A single idea. A handful of committed people. A vision that few can see but one that has the power to change countless lives.
As COPICAD begins the journey towards celebrating 10 years of positive impact, we invite you to walk with us through the story that has shaped who we are today.
Our story began in 2009 as Huduma Community-Based Organization (Huduma CBO), founded on a simple yet powerful belief that lasting development begins with empowered communities.
What started as a local initiative to improve lives has grown into a movement driven by innovation, collaboration and sustainable development.
In 2017, that vision expanded and evolved into Community Organization for Positive Impact, Care and Development (COPICAD).
A new name.
A broader vision.
A deeper commitment to restoring ecosystems, strengthening livelihoods, empowering young people and women, promoting climate resilience, and creating sustainable opportunities for communities.
Over the years, every tree planted has represented hope.
Every farmer trained has represented resilience.
Every partnership has represented possibility.
Every child reached has represented a brighter tomorrow.
Today, COPICAD stands because communities believed.
Partners believed.
Volunteers believed.
Staff believed.
And together, we have shown that lasting change happens when people come together with a shared purpose.
This campaign is more than a celebration of ten years.
It is a celebration of every person who has walked this journey with us.
Over the next twelve months, we'll take you behind the scenes of our history, revisit defining milestones, celebrate inspiring stories, honour the people behind our mission and share the vision that will shape our future.
This is our story.
And this...
is only the beginning.
Join us as we count down to 10 Years of Impact.

10/09/2026

🌍💚 World Su***de Prevention Day
Creating hope through action.
Today, we join the world in observing World Su***de Prevention Day,a day to remind one another that every life matters and that no one should have to face difficult moments alone. 🌻
Sometimes, prevention begins with something simple: checking in, listening without judgment, showing kindness, or simply being present.

💚 Reach out to someone who may be struggling.
💚 Listen with compassion.
💚 Encourage them to seek support when they need it.
💚 Keep conversations about mental health open and stigma-free.
A simple “Are you okay?” can open a door to hope.
Let’s build communities where people feel seen, heard, valued, and supported. Together, we can create a culture where asking for help is a sign of courage not weakness.
🌱 You matter.Your life matters.Hope is possible.

***dePreventionDay

10/09/2026

🥬 ARE YOU PREPARING YOUR VEGETABLES SAFELY?
Food safety doesn't end when vegetables arrive in your kitchen.
The way we wash, handle and prepare our vegetables can help reduce exposure to contaminants and support safer meals for our families.
Here are a few simple habits to make part of your routine:
🧼 Wash your hands and keep utensils and surfaces clean.
💧 Wash vegetables thoroughly with clean running water.
🥬 Separate leafy vegetables and clean them properly.
🥕 Peel vegetables where appropriate but remember that peeling does not guarantee complete removal of pesticide residues.
🍽️ Keep vegetables separate from raw meat and other foods that could introduce harmful microorganisms.
The Ministry guidance referenced in COPICAD's article indicates that thorough washing, soaking and peeling where appropriate can reduce pesticide residues by 60–70%. However, these practices do not guarantee complete removal. Food safety also requires safer production, monitoring and enforcement.
So, don't fear vegetables. ❤️
Keep them on your plate. Prepare them carefully. And support safer food systems from farm to market to kitchen.

📖 Read today's COPICAD article:
https://www.copicad.org/health-and-nutrition/washing-and-preparing-vegetables-safely/

Vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, but how we handle and prepare them also matters. With recent concerns about pesticide residues in fresh produce, there are simple steps we can take at home to help reduce exposure and keep our food preparation safer.