100 champions. 7 centers. One network At System Changer Network Kenya (SCN Kenya), we believe that every community should have access to the skills and tools that define the future. This week, we convened passionate community champions for the very first AI training sessions across our partner organizations. The goal was simple yet powerful: to…
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About farmers and life in the villages
Health in Action: How Local Partnerships Are Powering Access Through Medical Camps
In a powerful display of collaboration and compassion, SOLASA—an active member of the System Changer Network Kenya (SCN)—recently joined hands with the County Government of Uasin Gishu and other committed partners to host a free medical camp in Kapsaret, Kenya. From general health checkups to vital health education, the event was more than a one-day…
From Soil to Society: The Foundation of Sustainable Health (series #11)
In Tongaren, Western Kenya, a network of initiatives supports 12,000 farmers and their families in parallel — from clean water and mental health to youth and women’s empowerment. At the center is the farming project with Core Health & Wealth International, ILD, and BMZ — because without wealth, there is no health. Better farming means…
Why Resilience Shouldn’t Stop at the Boardroom Door (series #10)
Learning from the direct work in very vulnerable communities in Kenya and India <!– wp: Resilience is everywhere in today’s leadership vocabulary — and for good reason. In a world shaped by climate shocks, health crises, and economic uncertainty, businesses are under growing pressure to adapt quickly, recover stronger, and build systems that endure. As…
Beyond CSR: Invest in Systemic Change
What if corporate engagement in Africa went beyond one-off projects and topic driven initiatives — and focused in addition on building the systems that empower long-term change? At System Changer Network Kenya, we unite grassroots NGOs working on education, health, resilience, and poverty reduction. These organizations develop practical, local solutions, share knowledge, and gain international…
No Girl Left Behind: Menstrual Health as a Gateway to Systemic Change
No girl should ever miss school, feel ashamed, or suffer in silence because of her period. Yet for millions of girls and women across Kenya and beyond, menstruation remains a barrier—one that affects education, confidence, participation in daily life, and access to opportunity. Today, on Menstrual Hygiene Day, we reaffirm our commitment not only to…
Full Steam Ahead: A House, A Roof, A Future—Together
May, 2025: as Kersia describes: Exciting progress is underway for our October build! Materials have started to arrive, and construction preparations are in full swing. We’ve now secured all the key supplies our local team needs to start producing the blocks that will quite literally lay the foundation of a new home. Even more inspiring—locally…
The future of innovation is relational
Leadership Lessons from Bungoma: Innovation Starts with Listening—and Should Be Mirrored Globally In Bungoma County, Kenya, local farmers recently took part in a practical training on how to set planting beds for drip irrigation. The result? A 50% boost in water efficiency. This simple, low-tech intervention is more than just smart farming—it’s a powerful reminder…
Engaging for a better world – Are you a CSR leader or decision maker in a company?
Change starts with understanding the root causes and by building relationships of trust with vulnerable communities – key learnings from experiences onsite. Because understanding and listening before deciding how to engage makes a big difference! Every village differs. Women development is cool. But not if we forget about men development. Have you ever thought about…
Are you interested to invest in society, to support the most vulnerable and to make the gap between rich and poor smaller – while creating a win for you and your employees?
Then experience first what you invest in and then decide where you become active! This not about financing a project, it’s about understanding the needs, working on solutions together with communities and to see how you can make the biggest impact to enable the needy to empower themselves! From theory to practice – that’s what…
Leveraging AI for Inclusive Impact in Vulnerable Communities
Artificial Intelligence can be a powerful tool for non-government organizations to drive change, particularly in vulnerable communities. In countries like Kenya, AI is already transforming sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and education. However, if access to AI isn’t democratized, it could widen the gap between rich and poor, marginalizing vulnerable populations further. To prevent this, investing in digital literacy and local capacity-building is crucial for fostering inclusive growth and sustainable development. Would you be interested in contributing to this initiative?
Change starts with understanding the root causes and by building relationships of trust with vulnerable communities – key learnings during our 2nd leadership insights week
Regularly, we invite our colleagues from Boehringer Ingelheim to one week Making More Health insights weeks in Kenya. Why? Simply to make them experience what you can never realize and understand while sitting in your offices or reading articles and presentation slides. Experiencing and interacting with vulnerable communities is key! As human beings we tend…
Go Kenya, go future! 