As System Changer Network in Kenya and in India we are convinced that cultural topics and exchange are essential to build partnerships and successful empowerment together with our local NGOs and vulnerable communities. Therefore, we run regularly cultural exchange club sessions. Each time with the focus on a different topic. On 22 October 2025, the SCN…
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Why SCN Kenya Is the Partner of Choice for Purpose-Driven Companies
Over the past weeks, SCN Kenya has been buzzing with activity — from our Open Day and annual meeting to a leadership week for NGO managers and a hands-on engagement with more than 30 volunteers and partners from Ireland. These moments were shared widely through Kenyan TV and newspaper coverage. The outcome of all these…
SCN Kenya: how eggs, ChatGtP and innovation link to each other
When people talk about innovation, the first thought often goes to new apps, digital tools, or the next big tech idea. When young people look for jobs , they desperately look for employment. But at System Changer Network (SCN) Kenya, we believe innovation and job opportunities go far deeper. And there are many more “hidden“…
Activation Week in Webuye – From Ideas to Impact! 🇰🇪🤝🇮🇪
What started years ago with a few idea exchanges on social entrepreneurial engagement and a couple of small joint projects has now grown into something truly powerful. 🌱 Today, over 30 volunteers from Ireland are on the ground in Webuye and Tongaren, having raised more than €100,000 to support our work with GAASPP Kenya and…
From Slum Streets to Story Worlds – How a Small Library in Eldoret Is Turning Bystanders into Changemakers
Two years ago, in the heart of the Langas slum in Eldoret, a quiet but powerful transformation began: the creation of a small library at the Solasa Community Center, part of the System Changer Network (SCN) Kenya. For many children and adults here, books have always been rare treasures. In most homes, there’s no money…
New Perspectives in Eldoret 🌍🍞
In April, our Solasa Bakery opened its doors right at the edge of the Eldoret slums — a strategic location, visible from the main road and easily accessible for the community. Just a few weeks later, it’s clear: the concept works. The bakery is already profitable — earning six to eight times more than what…
Rethinking “Women-Focused” Development
Why systemic change needs connection, not segmentation At System Changer Network Kenya, we often hear a familiar phrase in development circles: “Let’s make it women-focused.” It sounds right. It feels fair. But in many of the communities where we work — for example when it comes to teenage mothers , but in many other topics,…
A Circle of Care: Building Inclusive Communities in Webuye, Kenya
In Webuye, Western Kenya, our partner NGO center GAASPP works with street boys, teenage mothers, people with albinism, and elderly people over 90 years old — creating a living example of inclusion, shared responsibility, and sustainable social change. The community model integrates care, learning, and empowerment in a way that connects generations and strengthens resilience:…
From Tongaren to All of Kenya: Creating New Futures for Teenage Girls
Today we went on a very special tour to Tongaren in Western Kenya, visiting Core Health & Wealth International, one of our SCN partners. 🌍 Core Health & Wealth works closely with farmers and families – and faces a huge challenge: the extremely high rate of teenage mothers. Over the past 18 months, we have…
System Changer Network Kenya Hosts Its First Open Day
Yesterday, we celebrated a milestone: our very first System Changer Network (SCN) – Open Day in Webuye, Kenya! The day brought together 8 NGOs, inspiring panel discussions, an interactive exhibition, and committed partners who showcased innovative solutions and products. The atmosphere was filled with energy, curiosity, and collaboration. A Visit from the Governor of Bungoma…
From Small Steps to Systemic Change: VICCO’s Sustainability Journey in Mukuru, Nairobi
When you walk through Mukuru, one of Nairobi’s largest informal settlements, you might not expect to find a story of innovation, resilience, and systemic transformation. Yet, this is where the journey of the Viwandani Comprehensive Community Organization (VICCO) began — a local NGO that has grown from humble beginnings into a system changer and partnership-driven…
Working with girls means changing lives. Working with boys, too, means changing generations!
When we talk about reducing teenage pregnancy and building resilient communities, the focus often falls on girls. At SCN Kenya, we know this is only half the story. True, sustainable change happens when boys are part of the journey too. Boys as Part of the Solution Take Webuye, for example. Here, our NGO partner GAASPP…
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