Friends of Lake Turkana (FoLT)

 

Country

Kenya

Organization

Friends of Lake Turkana (FoLT)

FoLT was formed to protest the construction of the Gibe III dam in southern Ethiopia, which is perceived to be a potential catastrophe for Lake Turkana and its people and likely to intensify conflict in the region. The organization's work has since broadened to champion local people's rights, undertake peace initiatives and implement homegrown solutions to both environmental and man-made concerns within the region.

Project

Defending the Resource Rights of Lake Turkana Communities

To advance the natural resource rights of Lake Turkana communities through national and international advocacy to prevent construction of the Gibe III dam.

Project Grant Amount $20,000
Total Grants Received $51,152
Years Supported 2
Theme Sustainable Development
Population Served Indigenous People, Religious/Ethnic Minorities
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