Network For Community Development-Kenya(NCD)

How are wetland ecosystems linked to quality of life in cities?🏙️🌿At the #VillarsSummit 2026, @MumbaMusondam, Secretary General of the @RamsarConv, highlighted the role of wetlands in supporting urban resilience. #Wetlands #UrbanResilience #ClimateAdaptation #PlanetaryHealth

We had the privilege of hosting CS @GovLeeKinyanjui and @PSAhassan this morning for the Pre-KIICO 2026 and Side Events Briefing-our last major steering engagement before the conference. Key stakeholders, partners, and our team walked through the full delegate journey — from registration and accreditation to the side events programme. Every detail has been reviewed. Every stakeholder is aligned. Every team is primed. The stage is set for #KIICO2026 #InvestInKenya @Investment_Ke @MITIKenya @InvestKenya_

🎙️ #Podcast E08: Days after the Feb 2021 coup, Myanmar's Permanent Rep at UN, @AmbassadorTun, openly dissented against the junta. Yet, he continues to hold on to the seat, representing the people's democratic aspirations at the world body. youtube.com/watch?v=gaOGB9…

🌍International Day of Forests 2026! This year’s theme "Forests and Economies" reminds us that sustainable forest management is not just environmental, it is an economic necessity. Forests are more than landscapes, they are vital economic assets that sustain livelihoods, support industries, and protect our planet. Across Africa, they provide food, energy, and income while strengthening climate resilience and biodiversity. PACJA continues to champion community-led forest restoration and policy action that protects ecosystems while strengthening local economies. 🌿 🔗 Explore our work: shorturl.at/lStte 🌳 Join the movement: Let’s protect what we have and scale up forest cover through restoration, sustainable land use, and bold climate action. #ForestsAndEconomies #IDF2026 #ClimateJustice #RestoreOurForests

Will be joining courtesy of @UTDCommunities and to track progress towards #EWENE - Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere initiative and other @Unitaid investments. @WHO @UNICEF @UNFPA @CIFFchild @PATHtweets @save_children @MSHHealthImpact @MoH_DRMH @MOHMedServices @gnpplus

Strong clubs are built on clear structures. At Rarieda TVC, we worked with Integrity Club members to refine their constitution, strengthening governance and equipping them with the foundation needed for effective and accountable leadership. @KAS_Kenya @TIKenya @TISAKenya #TuNU

Early Warning Leads to Early Action! I take this time to reach out to countries hardest hit by floods, #Kenya, #Somalia, #Ethiopia & #DRC which faced devastating impacts from the long rains. #Earlywarning saves lives; ⏯️ Watch how preparedness can protect communities. @AU_DARBE

#Saferissexy together, let’s end new HIV infections and #EndAIDSby2030

Through a partnership between @WorldVisionKE, @BritamFdn, @DavisShirtliff, and @NakuruCountyGov, the Mimwaita Water Project in #Nakuru county is now fully operational, bringing clean, reliable water closer to home. For 267 pupils at Mimwaita Primary School and over 4,600 community members, this #WorldWaterDay means: ✅No more long walks in search of water. ✅More time in school, especially for girls. ✅Healthier homes, safer sanitation, and renewed hope.

‘The world of research has become my own space shaped by my perspective and experiences.’ - Dr Muna Abubeker As part of the lead-up to #SHECONF 2026, #EWNET is featuring voices from across the network. Conference details: riftvalley.net/events/sheconf… 🧵1/2

What shapes research in Ethiopia? SHECONF 2026 brings together scholars across social sciences and humanities to explore current trends and emerging questions. Join the conversation: riftvalley.net/events/sheconf… #EWNET #Ethiopia

As part of EWNET’s work, writing workshops bring researchers together to develop ideas, strengthen their work & build a shared academic community. This report captures insights from a session and what it shows about research in practice. Read the report: tinyurl.com/2fze595e

How do researchers actually produce knowledge under pressure? In the lead-up to #SHECONF 2026, we’re revisiting work from EWNET that reflects the realities of research, writing and knowledge production. Conference details: riftvalley.net/events/sheconf… 🧵1/2

For the avoidance of doubt, we shall be joining the #EWENE @Unitaid pre-conference symposium at IMNHC 2026 on Monday, 23 March - Every Woman, Every Newborn, Everywhere: Unlocking Access to Quality Maternal & Newborn Health Products alongside @MoH_DRMH @MOHMedServices @PATHtweets

Amnesty International notes and strongly condemns the abduction of Delan Cole, a Zimbabwe National Students Union student leader at Chinhoyi University, yesterday. He was reportedly taken from a lecture theatre while attending a meeting on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, where he was speaking against the Bill on 21 March 2025. This latest abduction threatens not just freedoms of assembly, expression, and association, but also the rights to education, non-discrimination, academic freedom, and participation in university public life. On 10 November 2025, two other students from the same institution, 23-year-old Marlvin Madanda and 21-year-old Lindon Zanga, were allegedly abducted and were found the next day, reportedly dumped, beaten, and injured. We urge the authorities to thoroughly investigate this latest abduction and ensure that students can exercise their freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, and organize without fear of reprisals, intimidation, or torture.

♦️In Pictures♦️ Our #ComeTogether was more than just an event, it was a powerful reminder of who we are & what we stand for. From laughter & shared stories to meaningful conversations and connections, every moment reflected the strength of our partnership with the communities.

For decades, water access has been carried literally on the backs of women and girls. But this isn’t just a water issue. It’s a systems issue. This #WorldWaterDay2026, let’s shift the weight: • Equal representation • Real policies • Last-mile access #WaterAndGender

Have you ever wondered about the myriad challenges faced by children with cerebral palsy and their caregivers? What can be done to improve their quality of lives? cheshiredisabilityservices.org/?p=4538

Investing in forest conservation, restoration and sustainable use pays off.Forest loss is expensive, leading to soil erosion, flooding, costly climate impacts and productivity loss that often far outweigh short-term economic gains.

Women and girls are disproportionately impacted,often bearing the responsibility of water collection while facing increased risks to their health, education, and safety.