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…
Tag: SDG
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:…