Strenghtening livelihoods and improving food security of Turkana women in Kangathotha and Kerio ward Ruokaturvaa ja parempaa toimeentuloa turkana-naisille Kangatothan ja Kerion alueilla Strenghtening livelihoods and improving food security of Turkana women in Kangathotha and Kerio ward Hunger is a constant threat in Kenya?s arid north. Recurrent droughts and changing rainfall patterns caused by climate change have aggravated the vulnerability of the pastoralist communities leading to loss of assets and food insecurity. The traditional re
liance on natural resources for food and livelihood of Turkana people the historic marginalization of the region and the lack of infrastructure make them especially vulnerable to any changes in the environment. Women bear the brunt of adverse impacts of cl
imate change. A lack of viable livelihood alternatives has led many households to resort to livelihood practices that further undermine the livelihoods base creating a vicious cycle that further contributes to poverty and food insecurity.