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Displaced families and community members gathered in Moyale

Moyale Humanitarian Crisis

Moyale’s families opened their homes. Help them keep going.

Conflict across the border has pushed tens of thousands of people into Moyale, Marsabit County. Many are sheltering with local families who had little to begin with. ALRI is a registered community organization in Moyale, taking food, clean-water supplies and maternal kits straight to these households.

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  • Freeall our help to families is free
  • Door to doorsupplies delivered to host households
  • 1official bank account for every gift
  • 14 daysto share an itemized report with donors

What is happening in Moyale

Fighting across the Ethiopian border has forced families to flee into Moyale. Aid agencies are concentrating on the transit camps, but thousands of displaced people are not in camps at all. They are staying with relatives and well-wishers in town and in remote neighbourhoods, where little help reaches.

Why ALRI focuses on host families

When a host household runs out of food, both the displaced family and the family that took them in go hungry. Supporting hosts protects everyone under one roof and keeps the community’s welcome alive.

Displacement in Moyale is being tracked by the Kenya Red Cross Society, the Marsabit County Government and UNHCR.

  • Host families are stretched

    Households are feeding many more people than before, and their food reserves are running out.

  • Clean water is at risk

    The sudden rise in population, together with seasonal rain, raises the risk of waterborne illness where sanitation is poor.

  • Mothers and newborns lack basics

    Pregnant women, newborns and child-headed households are sleeping in overcrowded rooms without essential supplies.

  • Remote areas are left out

    Families outside town are hard to reach, so help arrives late or not at all without local organizations who know the routes.

Our programmes

The Moyale appeal is our most urgent work, but ALRI works year-round on three areas that matter to communities in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands.

Emergency response

Food, clean-water supplies and maternal kits for families hit by crisis, starting with host households sheltering displaced people in Moyale.

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Environment and climate

Tree growing and caring for the land with the community, including Mazingira Day 2026, to build resilience to drought.

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Youth and community wellbeing

Working with partners to protect young people and families, including the Anti-Drugs Awareness Campaign in Moyale.

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Our work and the Global Goals

ALRI’s emergency response and resilience work contribute to these United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

No Poverty

Protecting the livelihoods of families in arid lands, so a crisis does not push them deeper into poverty.

Zero Hunger

Delivering food baskets to host households feeding families displaced by the Moyale crisis.

Good Health and Well-being

Maternal kits for pregnant women, nursing mothers and newborns living in crowded homes.

Gender Equality

Dignity kits that meet the needs of women and girls during an emergency.

Clean Water and Sanitation

Jerrycans, water treatment tablets and soap to prevent waterborne illness.

Climate Action

Helping communities prepare for and recover from drought and other climate shocks.

Life on Land

Planting trees with the community to restore land in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands.

Partnerships for the Goals

Working with local leaders, the county government and other responders so help reaches further.

Frameworks that guide our work

Alongside the SDGs, ALRI’s work is aligned with these national and humanitarian frameworks.

In Kenya

Ending Drought Emergencies (EDE)
Kenya’s framework, coordinated by the National Drought Management Authority, for building resilience to drought in arid and semi-arid lands.
Marsabit County Integrated Development Plan
The county’s development plan, which guides priorities for communities in Marsabit, including Moyale.
Kenya Vision 2030
Kenya’s long-term national development blueprint.

Humanitarian standards

Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS)
Nine commitments on quality and accountability to people affected by crisis.
Sphere Standards
Minimum standards for food, water, hygiene, shelter and health in emergencies.
Grand Bargain localisation
The global commitment to give local responders, like ALRI, a bigger role and more direct funding in crises.

These frameworks guide our work. Naming them does not mean ALRI is certified by, or endorsed by, the organizations behind them.

Who we help

Households are selected together with chiefs, village elders and community health promoters. The final list is posted on a community notice board for two days, so anyone can point out errors or families who were missed.

  • Households hosting the largest number of displaced people
  • Child-headed households
  • Households with pregnant women, newborns or nursing mothers
  • Households headed by older persons or persons with disabilities
  • Households not already receiving food aid from another agency

Need help? Unahitaji msaada?

If you or your family have been affected by the crisis, these services can help today. Kama wewe au familia yako mmeathiriwa, huduma hizi zinaweza kusaidia leo.

  • 1199
    Kenya Red CrossEmergencies, first aid, ambulance and counselling.Dharura, huduma ya kwanza na ushauri.Free call
  • 1517
    UNHCR helplineHelp for refugees and people seeking asylum.Msaada kwa wakimbizi na wanaotafuta hifadhi.Free call
  • 1195
    Gender-based violence helpline24-hour support for survivors of violence and abuse.Msaada wa saa 24 kwa waathiriwa wa ukatili.Free call
  • 116
    Childline KenyaHelp and protection for children at risk.Msaada na ulinzi kwa watoto walio hatarini.Free call
  • 922
    SHA 922 LifelineMedical emergencies and free ambulance, even without airtime or SHA registration.Dharura za matibabu na ambulensi bure, hata bila salio.Free call
  • 147
    SHA call centre24-hour help with SHA health cover, registration and hospital services.Msaada wa saa 24 kuhusu bima ya afya ya SHA na huduma za hospitali.Free call
  • 1192
    NACADA helplineSupport with alcohol and drug abuse.Msaada kuhusu pombe na dawa za kulevya.
  • 999 / 112
    Police and emergenciesCall if someone is in immediate danger.Piga simu mtu akiwa hatarini sasa hivi.Free call
Talk to ALRI in MoyaleCall or WhatsApp +254 724 669 479. Our help is always free. Msaada wa ALRI ni bure kila wakati.
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Why give through ALRI

We are a small, local organization, which means your support travels a short distance from our bank account to a family’s door.

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  • Rooted in Moyale

    We live here. We know the neighbourhoods, the languages and the routes to families outside town.

  • Reaching the overlooked

    We focus on host families and remote households that camp-based aid often misses.

  • Delivered door to door

    Supplies go straight to each household, with a signed record for every delivery.

  • Dignity and respect

    Every family is treated with respect. We photograph people only with consent and protect their information.

Our team at work

ALRI staff and volunteers working alongside the community.

Four ALRI team members in ALRI T-shirts standing together outside a building
The ALRI team
ALRI team and community members planting a tree seedling together
Planting trees with the community
Team members watering a newly planted seedling with a yellow watering can
Caring for new seedlings
Two ALRI volunteers wearing green high-visibility vests with the ALRI logo
ALRI volunteers in the field

Stronger Communities – A Better Tomorrow

ASAL Livelihood & Resilience Initiative, Moyale

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How we account for every shilling

Donors receive an itemized report with supplier receipts within 14 days of distribution.

  • One official bank account. All funds go through ALRI’s organizational account at KCB Moyale, never a personal account.
  • Signed beneficiary registers. Each household signs or thumbprints on receipt. Authorized donors can verify the registers, with beneficiaries’ consent.
  • Photo and video records of procurement and distribution, taken only with consent.
  • Supplier receipts attached to every expenditure report.
  • Feedback and complaints. Beneficiaries can raise concerns with ALRI staff or elders, and every complaint is recorded and followed up.
  • Data protection. Personal information is handled in line with Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019.

Who we coordinate with

Local administrationChiefs, assistant chiefs and village elders identify and verify households.
County governmentWe share distribution plans with the Moyale Sub-County office.
Other respondersWe share our target areas with agencies in Moyale to avoid duplication.
Health promotersCommunity health promoters identify high-risk mothers and follow up.

Documents

  • Humanitarian response proposalOur Moyale emergency proposal, with the plan, budget and official banking details. PDF.
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  • Registration certificateRegistration No. DSD/10/A5/02/248164. A copy is available on request.
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Latest from ALRI

ALRI works alongside government agencies, community groups and partners on the issues that matter in Moyale.

A food pack being weighed on a hanging scale so every household receives the same amount
November 2026, Moyale · Moyale appeal

Preparing relief food for host families

ALRI’s team and volunteers have been sorting supplies, packing food and weighing each pack on a scale, so every household receives a fair, equal share.

Every pack is recorded before it leaves, so we can report to donors on exactly what was delivered and to whom.

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Weighing food packs on a hanging scale
Weighing food packs on a hanging scale
The team with boxes of dates ready for packing
The team with boxes of dates ready for packing
Volunteers bagging relief food
Volunteers bagging relief food
The ALRI relief team
The ALRI relief team
Sorting boxes of supplies
Sorting boxes of supplies
Packing food for host households
Packing food for host households
Checking supplies before packing
Checking supplies before packing
Weighing a bag of flour
Weighing a bag of flour
Preparing packs for distribution
Preparing packs for distribution
Organising relief supplies
Organising relief supplies
Weighing and packing relief food
Community members and officials holding the Mazingira Day 2026 banner in Moyale Sub County
10 October 2026, Moyale Sub County

Mazingira Day 2026

ALRI joined community members, government agencies and partner organizations, including the Kenya Forest Service and Kenya Wildlife Service, for Mazingira Day 2026, Kenya’s national public holiday for the environment. Under the theme “Our Environment, Our Responsibility: Collective Action for Tree Growing and Environmental Stewardship,” participants planted trees and committed to caring for the local environment.

Participants gathered outdoors at the Anti-Drugs Awareness Campaign in Moyale
30 September 2026, Abuya Palace, Moyale

Anti-Drugs Awareness Campaign

ALRI was one of the partners in a community campaign under the theme “Building a drug-free community for a healthier generation,” bringing together local organizations, community leaders and the National Police Service to protect young people from drug abuse.

ALRI team members and a student planting a tree seedling in the rain
Community activity

Planting trees, rain or shine

ALRI’s team joined community members to plant and water tree seedlings, part of how we build resilience in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands.

Other ways to help

Not everyone can give money. Your time, partnership or voice can help just as much.

Partner with us

NGOs, foundations and businesses can work with ALRI to reach more host families in Moyale.

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Volunteer

Help with packing, distribution days and follow-up visits in Moyale.

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Send the appeal to friends, family and diaspora groups on WhatsApp.

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Questions donors ask

Is ALRI a registered organization?

Yes. ALRI is a registered community-based organization, registration number DSD/10/A5/02/248164, based in Moyale Sub-County, Marsabit County. We can share a copy of our certificate on request.

How do I know my donation reaches families?

All funds go through one official KCB account. Each household signs or thumbprints on receipt, distributions are photographed with consent, and donors receive an itemized report with supplier receipts within 14 days of distribution.

Can I donate from outside Kenya?

Yes. Use the SWIFT code shown with the bank details for an international transfer. Your bank may charge a fee, so check with them first.

Will I receive a receipt?

Yes. Email your transfer confirmation to info@asallivelihood.or.ke and we will acknowledge your gift and send you the donor report.

How are families chosen?

With chiefs, village elders and community health promoters, using clear criteria such as how many displaced people a household is hosting. The list is posted publicly for two days before distribution.

About ALRI

Asal Livelihood and Resilience Initiative is a community-based organization rooted in Moyale. We work with families in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands to protect livelihoods and build resilience.

Because we live and work in these neighbourhoods, we can reach households that larger agencies often miss. Our motto is “Stronger Communities – A Better Tomorrow.”

Status
Registered Community-Based Organization
Registration number
DSD/10/A5/02/248164
Based in
Moyale Sub-County, Marsabit County, Kenya
Focus
Emergency relief, livelihoods and resilience in arid lands
Bank
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), Moyale Branch
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Where we work

Moyale sits on Kenya’s northern border with Ethiopia, in Marsabit County. The town spans both countries, so conflict across the border quickly reaches families on the Kenyan side.

ALRI is based in Moyale and works with communities across Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands, where drought and conflict hit hardest.

Our leadership

ALRI is run by elected officials from the Moyale community, accountable to our members, partners and donors.

Hassan Ibrahim, Chairman of ALRI

Hassan Ibrahim

Chairman

Leads ALRI’s board and represents the organization with partners and local leaders.

“When families in Moyale opened their homes to people fleeing conflict, we knew we had to stand with them. Every gift helps a host family keep going.”
chairman@asallivelihood.or.ke
Roba Golicha, Secretary of ALRI

Roba Golicha

Secretary

Keeps ALRI’s records and minutes, and handles official communication.

“We keep clear records of every household we serve, so our partners and donors can always see where their support goes.”
secretary@asallivelihood.or.ke
Abdimubarak Ali, Organizing Secretary of ALRI

Abdimubarak Ali

Organizing Secretary

Coordinates activities, volunteers and community mobilization on the ground.

“Our volunteers know every corner of Moyale. Together, we reach the families that others often miss.”
org.secretary@asallivelihood.or.ke
Saidi Daudi, Treasurer of ALRI

Saidi Daudi

Treasurer

Oversees ALRI’s finances, the official bank account and financial reports to donors.

“Every shilling goes through ALRI’s official account and is reported in full. Accountability is how we earn your trust.”
treasurer@asallivelihood.or.ke

Our journey

From registration to responding to the Moyale crisis.

  1. The beginning

    ALRI is registered

    ALRI registers as a community-based organization, number DSD/10/A5/02/248164, to serve communities in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands.

  2. 30 September 2026

    Anti-Drugs Awareness Campaign

    ALRI joins partners at Abuya Palace, Moyale, to protect young people from drug abuse.

  3. 10 October 2026

    Mazingira Day

    On Kenya’s national environment holiday, ALRI joins tree growing with the community and partners in Moyale Sub County.

  4. October 2026

    The Moyale appeal

    As displaced families arrive from across the border, ALRI launches its emergency response for host households.

  5. November 2026

    Packing relief food

    The team sorts supplies and weighs every food pack so each household gets an equal share.

Talk to us

Send us a message, or ask for the full proposal, the supplier quotation or our registration certificate.

Hassan IbrahimChairman, ALRI
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Location
Moyale, Marsabit County, Kenya

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Your message goes straight to the ALRI team.

Privacy and safeguarding

How ALRI protects the information you share with us, and keeps the people we serve safe.

Privacy policy

  • What we collect. Only what you choose to send through our forms or by email: your name, email, phone number, country and message.
  • Why we use it. To reply to you, thank you for a gift, and send receipts and donor reports.
  • Who sees it. Only ALRI staff who need it. We never sell your information or share it with others, unless the law requires us to.
  • How long we keep it. Only as long as we need it for these purposes.
  • Your rights. Under Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019, you can ask to see, correct or delete the information we hold about you.
  • Photos. We photograph people only with their consent, and children only with a parent’s or guardian’s consent.

Safeguarding commitment

  • Aid is always free. No one should ever be asked for money, favours or anything else in return for help from ALRI.
  • Zero tolerance. ALRI does not tolerate abuse, exploitation or harassment by any staff member, volunteer or partner.
  • Protecting children. We follow Kenya’s Children Act, 2022, and never share information that could identify a child.
  • Speak up safely. Anyone can report a concern, and every report is taken seriously, handled confidentially, and followed up. No one will be punished for reporting in good faith.
To report a concern Call or WhatsApp +254 724 669 479, email info@asallivelihood.or.ke, or use the contact form. If a child is in danger, call Childline Kenya on 116 (free). In an emergency, call 999 or 112.
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