Skills for Development and Economic transformation for indigent women and youth in western Kenya region

Skills development is paramount because it not only stimulates the creation of a sustainable development system, but it also contributes towards transitioning the informal to the formal economy. Furthermore, continuous skills development is essential to address the opportunities and challenges to meet new demands of changing economies and new technologies under the 4th Industrial revolution, which is critical in ensuring industries remain competitive in the global market. Kenya is keen on realizing the Big 4 Agenda aspirations, the lack of adequate skills is hampering labour productivity. According to a 2018 World Economic Forum Report, 30% of Kenyan workforce have inadequate skills, a situation that is negatively affecting labour productivity. Women Business Hub is promoting textile Artifacts by offering support and training opportunities on Hand Spinning, Handloom weaving and Hand woven apparel production in collaboration with Pendeza weaving Project which is a cottage industry in Western Kenya region

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Why it is important to strengthen the Systems of community based organizations

Community organizations and networks are uniquely positioned to interact with affected communities, respond quickly to community needs and issues, and engage with affected and vulnerable groups. They offer direct services to communities while also advocating for better programming and policy environments. This allows them to influence the development, reach, implementation, and oversight of public systems and policies, as well as the contribution of a community to health.

Building Grassroots Organizations' Capabilities for Effective Service Delivery

AMREF Health Africa developed the Organizational Development and Systems Strengthening (ODSS) curriculum to address the capacity needs of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in implementing quality interventions to address the social determinants of health among vulnerable and marginalized communities. Women Business Hub Executive Director https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-odongo-ojuang/ has been one of the lead facilitator in the ODSS training in Kenya supported by Amref Health Africa with Funds from Global Fund. https://photos.app.goo.gl/VX9PeqkcFuEMySTi6

Agripreneurship Among Low Income Households & Key Populations

Women Business Hub is working on strategies to assist low income young farmers and Key Populations in marketing their produce at an affordable cost to both consumers and producers.

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