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:…
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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…
Creating Safe and Playful Spaces for Every Child: A Scalable Model for Impact
Systemic change begins with children. Every child deserves real attention, acceptance, and support — especially those facing tougher starts in life. Investing in early childhood development is not just a social imperative; it is a long-term investment in thriving communities. This is why we at SCN Kenya are proud to highlight the collaboration and work…
Bridging the Digital Divide: AI Training Across SCN Kenya
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…
Can Business Help Vulnerable Communities Break Free from Poverty? ( series #14)
We often hear the phrase: “Treat your social project like a business.” The trend is around impact investments. It’s advice that sounds smart — efficiency, clear goals, measurable results. But when we’re talking about holistic regional change in vulnerable geographies, is business thinking enough? The short answer: Yes… but only if we redefine what “business-like”…
SDG17: don’t just wish for a better world – build it. But not alone! (Series article #13)
When we talk about the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we love the visible ones — clean water, climate action, quality education. They’re vital, tangible, and easy to photograph. But SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals?Often overlooked. It doesn’t build a school or plant a tree on its own. Instead, it’s about how we make…
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…
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…
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