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

Rethinking - “Youth, Land and Farming” in our modern society

 According to the United Nations World Health Organization, "by 2030, six out of every ten people will live in a city, and by 2050, this proportion will increase to seven out of ten people," implying that more young people than ever are moving to cities and towns to find work, leaving few behind to work in rural areas. Kenya's rural population is declining as a result of urbanization. The majority of Kenya's population is young. Food insecurity will be a major threat to health, social welfare, and economic development if they do not engage in agriculture. Engaging youth in agriculture has recently become a hot topic and has risen to the top of the development agenda, as there is growing concern around the world that young people have become disenchanted with agriculture. Women Business Hub is challenging this narrative by reintroducing young people to modern farming technology through the use of vertical farming bags and digital agribusiness education.