By rehabilitating key water infrastructure using labor-based methods and training Water Resource Operators, the initiative bolstered camel milk production, tripling output and generating new jobs.  In response to three years of severe drought in Garissa County, Kenya, camels emerged as a critical source of resilience - providing both nutritious milk and a sustainable livelihood, particularly for women, youth, and the elderly in the villages. The PROSPECTS team adopted a market systems approach to strengthen the camel milk value chain. By rehabilitating key water infrastructure using labor-based methods and training Water Resource Operators, the initiative bolstered camel milk production, tripling output and generating new jobs. The establishment of the Kasha Camel Milk Collection Centre empowered women through entrepreneurship, raising hygiene standards and expanding market access. 

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