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…
Systemic Change in Action: The V.I.C.C.O Knowledge Hub in Mukuru Slum
Safe, Skilled, Systemic: How Grassroots Innovation Builds Real Value In Nairobi’s Mukuru slums, where daily life presents countless challenges, the V.I.C.C.O Knowledge Hub is creating space for safety, learning, and transformation. Embedded in the System Changer Network Kenya, V.I.C.C.O takes a holistic approach to community-led change — turning local knowledge into scalable, systemic solutions. A…
Are We Measuring What Matters?(Series#12)
Collaboration Deserves a KPI of Its Own (Series#12) In today’s results-driven world, impact measurement has become a cornerstone of project management—especially in development aid and CSR initiatives. KPIs are everywhere. They help us track progress, justify funding, and demonstrate accountability. But here’s the catch: when we focus solely on fulfilling KPIs, we risk missing the…
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…
Value-Based CSR in Africa: From Social Impact to Business Opportunity (Series #9)
When German and international companies act values-based in Africa, they often unlock more than just social impact — they discover real business opportunities. In the System Changer Network Kenya, where we are co-founders – we work with strong grassroots organizations like GAASPP Kenya and Core Health & Wealth International. Their work goes far beyond aid…
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…
Series #8: What 10 Years of Working with Local NGOs in India and Kenya Taught Me About Purpose—What’s Your Take?
For over a decade, I’ve had the privilege of working in a corporate environment while collaborating with local NGOs in India and Kenya—a journey that has been nothing short of transformative. It was profoundly eye-opening, not just for the professional opportunities it unlocked, but for the personal growth it sparked. Through this experience, I learned…
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…
Series #7: What does partnership truly mean when we collaborate—whether with local NGOs, patients, or global institutions?
In the social impact world, “partnership” is a word we hear often. But too frequently, it means little more than signing an agreement or delivering on a pre-written plan for a project. Through the System Changer Network, we’ve experienced something different—something deeper. 👉 It began with trust. Not just in each other’s work, but in…
Series #6: It’s not always about funds. Structured collaboration for sustainable impact.
Changing How We Support Those Who Need It Most In times of growing uncertainty, real impact isn’t created by isolated projects—it’s built through shared knowledge, trusted relationships, and structured collaboration. That’s the strength of our System Changer Networks (SCN) in Kenya and India: intentional, values-driven networks of grassroots NGOs working together for holistic and lasting…
Go Kenya, go future! 