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🌍⚽ Celebrating International Anti-Corruption Day! ⚽🌍 Today, we united with the power of football to champion integrity and inspire change! Under the theme "Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity", young people came together on the field to show that teamwork and fair play extend far beyond sports. Through this event, we reaffirm our commitment to building a future where transparency and accountability thrive. Together, we can create a corruption-free tomorrow, driven by the integrity of our youth. Let’s keep the momentum going! What are YOU doing to shape tomorrow's integrity? Share your thoughts below! #AntiCorruptionDay #YouthForIntegrity #ShapingTomorrow #FairPlay

🌍⚽ Celebrating International Anti-Corruption Day! ⚽🌍 Today, we united with the power of football to champion integrity and inspire change! Under the theme "Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity", young people came together on the field to show that teamwork and fair play extend far beyond sports. Through this event, we reaffirm our commitment to building a future where transparency and accountability thrive. Together, we can create a corruption-free tomorrow, driven by the integrity of our youth. Let’s keep the momentum going! What are YOU doing to shape tomorrow's integrity? Share your thoughts below! #AntiCorruptionDay #YouthForIntegrity #ShapingTomorrow #FairPlay

As a convener and the host of Kakamega Community of Practice Network(KCoP), we were privileged today to lead the members of the network at a national learning forum organized by our partner Kenya Community Development Foundation to provide a platform for CoPs from six Counties in Kenya to learn from each on various areas such as operations, advocacy work, advancing policy issues, organisational development etc. We look forward to an interactive 2 days of engagement #CapacityBuilding

As part of our advocacy efforts within the Giving for Change Programme in Kakamega County, we partnered closely with WE REACH, the anchor organization of the Kakamega Community of Practice (COP), to drive meaningful development in the region. The COP has made significant progress in strengthening its member organizations through targeted initiatives including comprehensive on-site assessments of 30 member organizations to identify capacity gaps and challenges. Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/40Zd0w9 #kcdfimpactingcommunities All followers

🌟 Kicking Stigma Out! ⚽️ At WE REACH, we’re harnessing the power of football to tackle mental health challenges among our youth. 🧠💪 Through sports, we provide a safe space for young people to connect, share, and support each other. Together on the field, we’re building resilience, fostering teamwork, and promoting mental well-being—one game at a time. Join us in making mental health a priority! Let’s kick stigma out for good. 🏟️⚽ #YouthMentalHealth #FootballForChange #WeReach

We are happy to announce that Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) has entered into a collaborative agreement with a consortium comprising WE REACH, Bondo Community Development Programme (BCDP) and Businde Passion Nursery Farmers School (BUSINDE). On 13th November 2024, our organisation representatives signed the partnership agreement to work together on a number of projects and programmes, including research, innovation and development; training and capacity building; extension and outreach; Consultancy; knowledge management; resource mobilization; policy and advocacy; and corporate social responsibility. We look forward to this exciting partnership.

WE REACH held successful end-year impact feedback workshops with head teachers and teacher health champions from our partner schools in Mumias East Sub County, reflecting on the 2024 WASH program. The discussions highlighted successes, challenges, and areas for improvement. We were honored to have our WASH consultant, Mr. Steve Ashton, join us from the UK, engaging directly with the school leadership to gather valuable insights for future initiatives.

WE REACH participated in a two-day training focused on the use of powerful digital tools—the Uwajibikaji Pamoja platform and the A4T App. These platforms offer a unified space for citizens to submit complaints, empowering communities to fight corruption and mismanagement of public resources. As part of our commitment , WE REACH will leverage football to raise awareness about these tools among the youth in Kakamega County. Together, we can put the power of change in the hands of citizens and continue the fight against corruption! #AntiCorruption #YouthEngagement #Kakamega #WEREACH #TIKenya

CALL FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT The kitchens in rural primary schools in Kakamega are characterized by the use of open fire which are low-grade fuels and inefficient stoves, resulting in significant indoor air pollution. The casual staffs(mostly women) who cook in these environments are exposed to smoke for prolonged periods, leading to respiratory diseases, eye irritations, and other health-related issues. They frequently visit local health centers suffering from respiratory diseases due to inhaling smoke. The poor air quality in school environment exacerbates these problems, contributing to a high disease burden among children in classrooms in school. In addition to health problems, many schools face a fuel-wood shortage due to high demand resulting in the massive felling of trees, which is driving deforestation and causing desertification to spread.  To address this issue, WE REACH is seeking financial support to help 3 rural primary to improve the health and wellbeing of the women who cook in these environments. By implementing clean cooking technologies, we can reduce the emission of harmful smoke, improve air quality, and consequently reduce health risks. We not only aim to protect the health of the cooking staff but also promote environmental conservation by encouraging the use of sustainable energy sources and plant trees which can be used as fuel wood in these schools.  The attached link has a video of the real situation at Khabondi Primary School. https://lnkd.in/dk_f6M3M Do you wish to financially support? Head over to Global Giving platform through the link below! https://lnkd.in/dEckQ_Hs or reach out to us through info@wreach.org for more information about project concept. Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) Clean Cooking Association of Kenya (CCAK) GIZ Kenya UNDP KENYA The World Bank DevelopmentAid Green Climate Fund Luke Barasa Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kenya Embassy of Ireland, Kenya World Vision World Health Organization Margaret Mbugua The National Lottery Community Fund EU Environment and Climate

Under the Giving for Change Program, KCDF and WE REACH launched a one-year project to advocate for increased budget allocations for reproductive health and family planning services in Kakamega County. The project effectively engaged local stakeholders and decision-makers, resulting in a significant increase in funding for sexual and reproductive health services. The mobilising support training played a crucial role in navigating the advocacy process and securing essential resources for these vital services. Watch full video here: https://rb.gy/tpc1ah #kcdfimpactingcommunities All followers