Our History
From a founding vision in 2023 to global recognition in 2026 — the ASREP story in milestones.
Timeline
A Short Organisation, A Deep Impact
ASREP was founded in 2023. In three years, we have built foundations that organisations often take decades to establish.
ASREP Africa Founded
Established in Isiolo County by a team of ASAL specialists, researchers, and community leaders with a shared vision: locally-led resilience for Kenya's most underserved landscapes. Legal registration as a Kenyan NGO completed.
ASREP Africa Founded
Established in Isiolo County by a team of ASAL specialists, researchers, and community leaders with a shared vision: locally-led resilience for Kenya's most underserved landscapes. Legal registration as a Kenyan NGO completed.
First Institutional Policies Developed
In its founding year, ASREP developed an initial framework of governance, financial, and safeguarding policies — establishing a culture of accountability from the outset. This eventually grew to 23 policies across five domains.
First Institutional Policies Developed
In its founding year, ASREP developed an initial framework of governance, financial, and safeguarding policies — establishing a culture of accountability from the outset. This eventually grew to 23 policies across five domains.
Waso Eco-Champs Programme Launched
The flagship Waso Eco-Champions initiative was launched across 10 wards of Isiolo County, mobilising 2,000+ community members to plant indigenous trees, restore degraded land, and build climate-adaptive capacity through nature-based solutions.
Waso Eco-Champs Programme Launched
The flagship Waso Eco-Champions initiative was launched across 10 wards of Isiolo County, mobilising 2,000+ community members to plant indigenous trees, restore degraded land, and build climate-adaptive capacity through nature-based solutions.
KSG Partnership — 'Under the Tree' Series
A landmark partnership with the Kenya School of Government delivered the first 'Under the Tree' civic governance education sessions in Isiolo. The model was so successful it was adopted for a 47-county national rollout across Kenya.
KSG Partnership — 'Under the Tree' Series
A landmark partnership with the Kenya School of Government delivered the first 'Under the Tree' civic governance education sessions in Isiolo. The model was so successful it was adopted for a 47-county national rollout across Kenya.
ASAL IK Vault Series — Debut Release
The inaugural publication of the ASAL Indigenous Knowledge Vault Series was released: 'Cows, Women & Land' — a documentation of Borana Oromo indigenous ecological and cultural knowledge. The series sets a new standard for participatory knowledge preservation in the ASALs.
ASAL IK Vault Series — Debut Release
The inaugural publication of the ASAL Indigenous Knowledge Vault Series was released: 'Cows, Women & Land' — a documentation of Borana Oromo indigenous ecological and cultural knowledge. The series sets a new standard for participatory knowledge preservation in the ASALs.
Eco-Entrepreneurship Webinar
ASREP convened a 40+ participant eco-entrepreneurship webinar, linking ASAL community members with green economy skills, market opportunities, and peer networks across Kenya.
Eco-Entrepreneurship Webinar
ASREP convened a 40+ participant eco-entrepreneurship webinar, linking ASAL community members with green economy skills, market opportunities, and peer networks across Kenya.
SDZWA-K Biodiversity Strategy Validation
ASREP represented Isiolo County in the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Kenya biodiversity strategy validation process — placing ASAL community voices at the heart of national conservation planning.
SDZWA-K Biodiversity Strategy Validation
ASREP represented Isiolo County in the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Kenya biodiversity strategy validation process — placing ASAL community voices at the heart of national conservation planning.
Global Media Recognition
ASREP's work was featured in Biographic Magazine ('The Future of Conservation Without US Aid') and The Guardian's global environment section, putting Isiolo-based community conservation on the world map.
Global Media Recognition
ASREP's work was featured in Biographic Magazine ('The Future of Conservation Without US Aid') and The Guardian's global environment section, putting Isiolo-based community conservation on the world map.
The Story Continues
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