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…
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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…
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…
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 #5 : The Complexity of Need: Why Companies Must Learn from Communities and Social Innovation
Social engagement with local NGOs reveals what need based acting means Are we solving real needs—or just the ones we see? At System Changer Network Kenya, we’ve learned this truth: needs never exist in isolation. A farmer woman in rural Kenya doesn’t just need information about menstruation or pregnancy.She navigates life daily as a mother,…
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