Community Support Initiatives(CSI)

Fishing in Lake Victoria is intertwined with the areas gender dynamics. Recent decreases in fish stocks are leading male fishers to take advantage of female fish sellers. Bruno Otsyula & Gaudenciah Wanyama's article "Sex for Fish" details the situation: buff.ly/3QRhe3E

Welcome to day 3️⃣ and the last day of the National Community Systems Strengthening Knowledge Dissemination Forum: Communities as agents of change in improving health outcomes. Currently ongoing: oral presentations on community capacity building and leadership development. #AmrefCSSForum2023 #CommunitiesAreTheChange @StopTBKe @MalteserInt @MOH_Kenya @NASCOP @CHReaDKenya @UNAIDS @PEPFAR

We must involve CSOs in the budget-making process to ensure that the health needs of the communities are met and well captured in the financial cycles - Mercy Tsimbiko, @Amref_Kenya. #AmrefCSSforum2023 #CommunitiesAreTheChange @StopTBKe @KenyaRedCross @UNAIDS @NASCOP @CHReaDKenya @MalteserInt @CHSKenya @MalariaYouthKE

#HappeningNow A joint @LPI_voices #AUBP Validation workshop to operationalize the Horn of Africa Borderlands Civil Society Platform strengthening regional & continental integration through the promotion of cross-border cooperation, & the capacity building of border stakeholders.

With 15 borderland CSOs as its founding members and @LPI_voices, @UNDPBorderlands & #AUBP as conveners, the Borderlands Civil Society Platform was officially launched today with an objective of supporting borderland communities amplify voices & promote cross-border cooperation.

DAY 2: Mid morning session on Community - led research and advocacy: Domestic Resource Mobilisation. #AmrefCSSforum2023 #COMMUNITIESARETHECHANGE #PEPFAR20 @StopTB @Amref_Kenya @NTLDKenya @MOH_Kenya @MOH_DHP

An engaging evening session on poster presentations. Communities are showcasing their research findings on different health topics, highlighting key recommendations and way-forward to inform health policy formulations and decision-making processes - a key approach for community involvement in strengthening systems for primary healthcare at the last mile communities. #AmrefCSSforum2023 #CommunitiesAreTheChange @StopTBKe @KenyaRedCros @UNAIDS @NASCOP @CHReaDKenya @MalteserInt @CHSKenya @MalariaYouthKE @esthermurunga21

Happy Africa Border Day! #AfricaBorderDay @AUC_PAPS @eacgiz @LPI_voices @IGADPeace @040County @eassigender

Join our 🇹🇿 sensitization workshop on #AfCFTA this week 15/16. The training will build capacity of the private sector to understand & interpret the AfCFTA agreement & annexes. A workshop in 🇰🇪 will follow 23/24 November. Dates for other Partner States will be announced shortly.

@AbabuNamwamba @NYS_Ke Thats wonderful gesture towards the NYS officer thanks Waziri as organization advocating for youth empowerments and jobs creation through innovative strategies we are looking upto you sir

Dickson Loyerer yesterday graciously volunteered to clean my muddy shoes after a tree planting session at @NYS_Ke HQ where he works. Today we shared a cup of tea in my office, where he gave me NYS tips on grooming, discipline and skills. I have requested Loyerer to join my staff.

@s_nakhumicha Congragulations! you did well your answer was amazing, wish you all the best in your new task to reform Kenya health care.

@NetoAgostinhoMP @UGMParty @hamisazaja @WMutunga @NatanyaSialo @hon_aden @DrRoselynAkombe @OchiengPatrick @Ludoviko Congratulations sir

Officially nominated to run for the Ndhiwa Constituency Parliamentary seat on @UGMParty by the Constituency Returning officer mme Rebbecca. Its all systems go @hamisazaja @WMutunga @NatanyaSialo @hon_aden @DrRoselynAkombe @OchiengPatrick @Ludoviko let us fire from all cylinders.

@WOVOP_org @Rosewandaki @FIDS_Kenya @4pm Good work Rose and Moureen, depression and stress is another thorn

"Own your OWN Story" is our mantra for today's #mentalfridayFacebooklive Today's guests ; Roselyne runs @FIDS_Kenya where they provide mental health support. Moreen has great interest to break silence on #MentalHealthMatters Join us @4pm EAT on our Facebook Page!

@noellutomia @unwomenkenya @fidakenya @Cedc_ke @MitchelleO @Rosewandaki Promoting public participation in Busia to be all inclusive

Women, youth and PWDs should take part in county governance and budgeting processes to ensure gender responsive budgeting as this will ensure county level accountability. #Governance @unwomenkenya @fidakenya @Cedc_ke @MitchelleO @Rosewandaki

The aim is to highlight that the success and rise of Kenya global effort will not be achieved without the meaningful participation of young person's

@fidakenya @Awireri @Hot_96Kenya @KoinangeJeff @iamnickodhiambo @woman_kind @SwissEmbassyKE @equalitynow @unwomenkenya @WanjiruKamanda @mosesokinyi @GenderParityUK Encourage more Women to Amplify their voice and participate in political arena effectively.

Our #AwesomeMaleChampions help prevent & eliminate #SGBV, strengthen women’s leadership and promote women's participation in decision-making ~ @Awireri on @Hot_96Kenya with @KoinangeJeff and @iamnickodhiambo #JeffAndNickOnHot

@fidakenya @Awireri @WanjiruKamanda @IKINUNANCY @woman_kind @UNFPAKen @USAIDKenya @DiakoniaKenya @SwissEmbassyKE @SwedeninKE @EUinKenya Happy to be partner with this outstanding organization @fidakenya

Day 2 of our retreat has begun with a #MidTermReview of our #StrategicPlan. We continuously assess the relevance of our interventions & progress made towards achieving our objectives. We’re energized and excited to make modifications to enhance our service to communities!🙏