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🌍 As we move from #COP30 → #SB64, #UNCCDCOP17, #CBDCOP17 & #COP31, Africa’s stakes are high. We joined the Africa CSOs Post-COP30 Convening, launching the Africa CSOs Accountability Tracker to monitor finance, adaptation, loss & damage, Article 6 & gender-responsive reporting.

.@CAREinKenya is engaging alongside Africa Civil Society Organizations Post-COP30 Meeting to assess the outcomes of #COP30 and strengthen a collective push for climate justice, accountability, and real delivery. “At the heart of these discussions must be climate justice, recognizing and supporting the leadership of women, youth, Indigenous Peoples, and frontline communities whose knowledge and innovation are essential to building resilience.” – Getrude Misango, @CAREKenya Country Director. Because climate action must be measured not by promises made, but by justice delivered. #ClimateJustice #ClimateFinance #COP30 #ClimateAction @EnviClimateC_Ke @TaxJusticeAfric @ForumCivESA

We’re gathering insights on civic space, citizen participation, youth engagement, and governance in Kenya, and we want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to respond to this short survey 👉 forumciv.ungapped.io/Surveys/d950f7… Your input will help shape future programmes that strengthen civic engagement, inclusion, and accountability.

Monday reflections from climate policy discussions. One topic dominated the room: #ClimateFinance. For many young people, this term sounds technical but it determines whether countries can actually respond to climate change. A break-down.

Day 1 of the Post-COP30 African Civil Society convening closed with key discussions on the state of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations, climate finance, adaptation and loss & damage, and transparency and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Participants reflected on COP30’s climate finance outcome, including the commitment to scale finance to $1.3 trillion annually by 2035, while stressing that this goal will only be achievable through broader reform of the global financial architecture. The message was clear: without addressing structural barriers in the financial system, climate finance will remain out of reach for the countries that need it most. #ClimateJustice #COP30 #AfricanCSOs #ClimateFinance #ClimateAction @TaxJusticeAfric @mercycorps @CAREinKenya

"At COP30, a significant outcome was the commitment to increase climate finance to $1.3 trillion per year by 2035. The discussions highlighted that achieving this goal requires reforming the global financial architecture. The key takeaway from COP30 is that climate finance must be integrated with broader financial system reforms. Without addressing the structural barriers in the global financial system, even the most ambitious financing targets will remain unreachable for the countries that need them the most." Our Policy Officer, Ms. Gloria Majiga, speaking during the panel session titled “Unpacking the UNFCCC COP30 outcomes” at the Africa CSOs post-COP30 meeting in Nairobi, Kenya. Read more: tjna.me/4rs0kHG #TaxJusticeAfrica #TaxJustice4ClimateAction Like, comment, share

We are convening African CSOs together with Tax Justice Network Africa, @Oxfam Kenya, @CAREinKenya, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, and other partners, for a post-COP30 gathering on March 16th and 17th in Nairobi. This gathering will create space to reflect on the outcomes of #COP30, identify gaps in implementation and accountability, and strengthen collective advocacy toward SB64 and COP31. We encourage CSOs, grassroots movements, youth and women-led groups, indigenous peoples’ representatives, policy advocates, and climate justice leaders across the continent to join the conversation. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Please share widely across your networks. #ClimateJustice #COP30 #AfricaCSOs

We have transitioned to digital broadcast equipment, improving automation, programming quality to better serve pastoralist communities often left out by mainstream media due to language barriers. Thanks @ForumCivESA for the support with funding from the @SwedeninKE @Wajibu_ke

20 artivists. 3 countries. 1 powerful East African cohort. 🎬✨ Meet the ForumCiv #Artivism Fellowship 2025 fellows — emerging artists and activists from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania using film, music, poetry, performance, animation, and more to confront urgent civic issues. This video celebrates their journeys and their bold stories. Watch the full film here: youtu.be/jPJz66ThRKA **If you are inspired by this feature and want to be part of the upcoming cohort, apply now before close of deadline tomorrow: bit.ly/ArtivismCohort5**

Today, we celebrate the incredible women-led organizations we are proud to support, and the partners who stand with women and girls every day to advance equality, dignity, and opportunity. In the spirit of #GivetoGain, we recognize a simple truth: when we invest in women, communities grow stronger, fairer, and more resilient. Happy #InternationalWomensDay! #IWD2026 #ForAllWomenAndGirls

Passed by the People’s Dialogue Festival @thePDFestival at Uhuru Park, Nairobi. Good exhibitions, good discussions, good people and good music. Visited various stalls of partner organisations including Uraia, Forum CIV, Pawa Radio and Act! The festival continues until Saturday. @ForumCivESA

We unapologetically value and defend women's rights, and on this day, we reaffirm our commitment to stand with all women to advance their rights. Happy Women's Day.

Today, we hosted a delegation from @ForumCivESA at our office in Garissa. The delegation was on a monitoring visit concerning the ongoing Our Rights Our Future ( OROF) Capacity Building Programme. The Programme aims to strengthen youth-led and youth-focused Civil Society Organizations.

Badili Africa is on the ground at the 8th edition of the People Dialogue Festival. 💯🥳 This year's theme, "Building a Collaborative Democracy for Kenya's Sustainable Future," couldn't be more timely. As Kenya navigates complex political, social, and economic realities, platforms like #PDF remind us that inclusive dialogue is not just important; it is essential. We believe that a better Kenya is built when diverse voices are not just heard but actively shape the decisions that affect their lives. That is why we're here, part of the conversation. 🤝🏾 🇰🇪 #pdf #FormuniDialogue #badiliafricainitiative

Day 1 of @thePDFestival is officially underway at Uhuru Park and it’s a beautiful day to engage in democratic conversations. Team PAWA will be leading a session on Leveraging Emerging Technologies and Art for Youth Civic Engagement and Socio-Economic Development alongside Arts 4 Impact. Come see our augmented reality (AR) exhibition, watch powerful #artivism performances, and engage in democratic conversations. Swing by the @pawaradio tent for bold and powerful conversations.

🔥 The Artivism Fellowship – Cohort 5 is OFFICIALLY OPEN! 🔥 If your art challenges injustice, shifts culture, and inspires action — we want YOU. This is more than a fellowship. It’s a movement of creatives using art as a force for social transformation. Tag an artist from Kenya 🇰🇪, Uganda 🇺🇬, or Tanzania 🇹🇿 who needs to see this 👇 🗓 Application deadline: March 10, 2026 🔗 Apply here: bit.ly/ArtivismCohort5

The Governor of Marsabit County graced the Convention and delivered an inspirational and heartfelt address, reaffirming the County Government’s commitment to empowering youth as key partners in governance and development. Youth voices matter. Leadership is listening.

IfPC Executive Director Hassan Adan Mulata gave a powerful opening, outlining how IfPC is spearheading youth-driven social transformation through initiatives such as Sauti Ya Vijana and Sauti Ya Jamii. Youth engagement must be intentional, structured, and sustained. #IfPC #youth

The Marsabit Youth Convention 2026 culminated in a historic milestone, the adoption of the Marsabit Youth Declaration 2026. A defining framework for strengthening youth inclusion in governance. #MarsabitYouthConvention

We extend our deepest and most sincere appreciation to @ForumCivESA for their unwavering support and valued partnership. Through the Sauti Ya Jamii project, this vision was made possible and the Marsabit Youth Convention successfully realized.