We were thrilled to witness the synergy as Nairobi City County’s Departments of Environment and Built Environment (Planning) partner with SDI Kenya and Muungano wa Wanavijiji to design a solid waste management framework in Mathare sub-county. Discussions revolve around forging

Excited to join the close-our webinar for ARISE by Slum Dwellers International Muungano wa Wanavijiji codohsapa to share learning from work on promoting equity and accountability in health in informal settlements with Federations of Slum Dwellers in Nairobi and Freetown

Key achievements included the development of a physical addressing system with unique household addresses in Kiamutisya and 4B settlement which is being used to link people to support including Community Health Promoters

Training of CHPs on mental health has enabled them to support community members with recent challenges including flooding and evictions; co-researchers have used ripple effect mapping to evaluate impacts and have also shared their experiences with other communities

On the first day of the @wearevca AGM in Kisumu, we began with field visits to several locations: KIYA, United Waste, and the Smart Point Initiative in Nyalenda; KIWAPWA in Kaloleni; Manyatta MetaMeta CBO in Manyatta B; and the Giants Youth Group in Kondele. 1/4 #WeAreVCA #VCA

These visits aimed to review the progress of the climate action groups supported by Muungano Wa Wanavijiji/SDI-Ke through the Voices For Just Climate Action 2/4

Voices For Just Climate Action Hivos East Africa Akina Mama wa Afrika SouthSouthNorth VCA-Kenya Annual Planning Meeting: Second Day Participants had the opportunity to provide feedback from field visits as they discussed best practices and various areas that require more effort. Similarly, we had a presentation from the six Voices For Just Climate Action alliance members: WWF-Kenya

Round-table discussions of the #WeAreVCA partners are ongoing, looking back at the set targets of the year 2024 and the harvested outcomes. #VCAPlanningMeeting #ClimateJustice

Day 3 of the @wearevca Annual Planning Meeting. The team is currently presenting, sharing, and reviewing the 2025 VCA targets and the associated indicators. This process is designed to inform commitments from each organization, providing a clear model of activities to implement

We had a productive meeting with Mathare County’s Green Team to develop a waste management strategy for Mathare. Our discussions focused on creating actionable timelines to ensure a cleaner and safer environment for all residents. This collaboration marks a crucial step toward

Day 2 of the VCA Annual Reflection and Planning Meeting was exciting as VCA partners shared their regional success stories. Proud to join Cuts International, LRF, and Siaya Muungano Network to showcase the transformative impact of the VCA project in the Nyanza Region. #wearevca

Day 4 of the Voices For Just Climate Action Annual Planning Meeting Tabitha Wakesho, Livelihood Manager Muungano wa Wanavijiji led the team through a critical and interactive session on the NLGF review, progress, and updates. The team is excited to explore the existing opportunities that can drive the