Natural Resources
Fair share of natural resources for the poor and marginalised.
Oxfam’s work in the natural resources sector is a three-programme approach that seeks to; promote women, men and youth in poor and marginalized communities secure their rights to access, control and own their land. Equally, the programme seeks to empower communities to make strategic decisions relating to their land and natural resources, monetarily and non-monetarily benefit from all forms of exploits derived from their land. In addition, Oxfam is working closely with policy makers to effectively implement accountable and transparent laws, policies and regulations.
What does success look like?
- Poor and marginalised communities increasingly have access to all contracts for natural resources in Kenya and are holding governments and investors to account by 2030.
- Women in Kenya report an increase in knowledge relating to their right to own, access and have control over natural resources by 2030.
- Women empowered and meaningfully influence and participate in decision-making about natural resources by 2030.
Artisanal miners refining their wares at the newly established Gemstone value-addition center in Kwale.
Mwadime, an artisanal miner from Taita Taveta on her mining journey and support to add value to her minerals at the newly established Gemstone center in Taita Taveta.