Sometimes systemic change starts with a simple idea — and grows because people share it. Today, farmers at Core Health and Wealth International (CHW) learned more about hibiscus farming, from its potential benefits to the practical steps needed to grow and manage the crop successfully. The training covered planting, crop management, harvesting, post-harvest handling, value…
Tag: Kenya
Don’t Underestimate a Bag of Nuts
How Women Around Lake Victoria Are Creating Change Around Lake Victoria, women are turning what is already available in their communities into something much more powerful: income, opportunity and greater independence. Through an initiative of WA-WA Kenya, a partner of the System Changer Network, locally available fruits and nuts are being transformed into nutritious, marketable…
Hope Across Cultures: Insights from Kenya and India
What gives us hope for the future—and how can we turn that hope into action? During this month’s online Cultural Exchange Club, hosted by K. Alvarez, participants from communities in India and Kenya came together for an inspiring cross-cultural dialogue on this shared question. The participating communities are part of the System Changer Networks India…
Growing Food, Building Skills, Creating Opportunities
There are moments when the impact of a community project becomes visible—not only in numbers, but in the faces, stories and achievements of the people involved. The Core Health and Wealth International Agriculture Open Field Day and Vocational Graduation Ceremony was one of those moments. Farmers, young people, families, partners, government representatives and community members…
More Than a Project: How Women Around Lake Victoria Are Shaping Their Own Future
When we talk about development, many people think of a single project—a school, a well, or a vocational training programme. Yet lasting change rarely comes from one intervention alone. It happens when different pieces come together, creating opportunities that allow people to build a different future. That is exactly what we are witnessing with our…
Respect across Cultures: Lessons from Our SCN Cultural Exchange Club
At the heart of meaningful change lies one simple yet powerful value: respect. Today, across our System Changer Network (SCN) communities in Kenya and India, we hosted another inspiring session of our Cultural Exchange Club — a unique sharing platform where NGOs, community leaders, and members come together to exchange perspectives on cultural values that…
From Access to Impact: Teaching AI Where It Matters Most
We use AI naturally in our daily lives—at work, in our studies, and for everyday tasks. It’s becoming almost invisible in how seamlessly it supports us. But this raises a more important question: How can people in different contexts—such as communities in Kenya—learn to apply AI effectively in ways that truly matter to them?Especially when…
Floods in Nairobi – support needed
Over the weekend, heavy rains caused severe flooding across Nairobi, leaving dozens of people dead and thousands affected. Homes, roads and small businesses were submerged within hours as drainage systems could not handle the intense rainfall. (CGTN News) For many people in the city’s urban informal settlements, floods are not a rare disaster anymore —…
A Day of Collaboration, Learning, and Growth: Farmers Cooperative Open Day
A special event, driven by our Sustainable Collaboration Network Partner NGO Core Health & Wealth in Tongaren, Kenya What an inspiring day it was at our Farmers Cooperative Open Day. From the vibrant energy to the meaningful conversations, the event powerfully demonstrated what becomes possible when farmers come together with a shared vision. As captured…
Volunteers needed!
We offer several volunteering opportunties within our Sustainable Collaboration Network SCN Kenya. You find the complete of our assignments here. This is onie of our latest assignment opportunities: Volunteering Opportunity – WordPress Expert (ideally located in Germany/online and remote & later volunteering stay in Kenya possible) We are looking for a highly skilled WordPress expert…
AI Skills for Teachers — Practical Impact in Vulnerable Communities in Kenya
What happens when teachers in underserved communities receive hands-on AI training instead of only theory? We recently conducted a practical AI training with volunteer educators through System Changer Network Kenya, focused on real classroom use of tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity — for lesson preparation, research, and student support. Teacher feedback was clear: this is…
Kenya is calling: Discover. Empower. Make an Impact. Volunteer!
Ready for an experience that changes you as much as it changes the world? With SCN’s Volunteer Exchange Program in Kenya, you’ll step into real community projects, learn by doing, and co‑create solutions that matter. Who is it for?🎓 Students eager to turn curiosity into global experience🎒 High‑school graduates seeking a purposeful gap experience🌟 55+ changemakers…
Go Kenya, go future! 