Gaec Community Based Organization

The whole of last week we gathered for an ODSS training by Akili Dada with the intention of strengthening our leadership and organizational management capacities.
The training has been intensive with a focus on OCA which has enhanced our confidence in leading teams and surviving initiatives .
My key highlights from the training included:
Understanding donor motivations and behaviors to foster stronger connections.
Implementing efficient donor management systems to streamline data and enhance donor engagement.
Understanding different Leadership styles for different teams.
Mastering the art of grant proposal writing to secure essential funding.

What I took away from this training:
Fostering a donor-centric approach strengthens donor loyalty and enhances fundraising efforts.
Friend-raising when it comes to resource mobilization.
Akili Dada
AWDF

The fields of proposal writing, resource mobilization, donor relations, and donor management are often feared and intimidating to start-ups and CBOs still putting their structures in order. The fear is often due to several factors, including fear of rejection, history of rejection, limited experience and skills in proposal writing, limited donor information, and lack of meaningful networks.

This week,Akili Dada has brought together women CEOs for an ODSS training targeting organizations from the ASAL regions of Kenya, where we have had the opportunity to acquire knowledge tied to Organizational Strengthening on thematic topics of Resource Mobilization, Leadership hats, and managing teams, Financial management, Project management, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Communications and Branding, Board management and several other topics which have equipped us with skills necessary to Lead organizations effectively.

With these newfound skills, we are not only ready but eager to return to our communities, where we are committed to building stronger relationships with stakeholders, donors, and the community.

Cheers to a new error of writing successful grants.

Shoutout to Akili Dada and for bringing excellent facilitators and expertise to the training.

Uniting for a better world.Good Deeds Day brought together organizations and individuals with one common goal;to spread kindness and make a positive impact .Planting seeds of kindness and trees for a greener tomorrow.Saturday was a successful event

Championing Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights is essential for young women's empowerment.Lets engage in open ,inclusive discussions , dismantle stigmas and demand access to quality health care and information.At Owinouru,Jomvu sub county with the diverse group of young women

Shedding light on the urgent issue of Femicide.Lets speak out,advocate for change, and work towards a world where every young woman feels safe and valued....Join the conversations, this was on Friday dialogue with the young women at Makande Social Hall,Mvita subcounty .

Young Women led Organizations are planning a pre international women's day activity.The event will feature an open forum where young women can engage in a constructive dialogue with established leaders in Mombasa , particularly those who have excelled in leadership and entrepreneurship.The primary goal of inaugural forum is to bridge the gap between generations,fostering meaningful connections and facilitating mentorship opportunities to empower young women

Tune in tomorrow Fm to learn more about young women economic Empowerment and how GAEC plays a crucial role in this sector .....

Brave women in Kenya united against Femicide demanding for Justice and Equality.Our Voices resonated calling for a safer world for all

Engaging with the community over the issue of pandemic femicide that we are facing in Kenya ....with the Moroto Community

Attended a Political Context and Scenario Building Meeting.
In attendance were representatives from NCCK, SUPKEM, KCCB and CSOs.

Yesterday together with Coast Civil Society Organizations for human rights in solidarity with the law Society of Kenya had a press briefing and a peaceful protest against the government.......we are advocating for independence in judiciary......voices raised ,hearts united a peaceful protest for change

Today we had a cook out session at Shimanzi in prevention of SGBV with young women .....The sessions were made successful in collaboration with Coast Education Center.....

In the pictures with the former Chief Justice Dr. W***y Mtunga at Global Platform Kenya, during the meeting he engaged with young leaders from different Social Movements who counter repression during social work activities .

GAEC PWANI attended a Community Darsa Forum on MLAP 1325 and IEBC Reforms in Nyali Sub-County at Bombolulu Cultural Centre.Thank you COEC for working with our girls within our organization

Empower, Educate, End:Youth Campaign Against Gender Based Violence,Stand up Speak out, Break the Silence.....We had a successful dialogue with youths from Shimanzi on Gender Based Violence in line with this

Despite State commitments, many women still lack access to quality services essential for their protection, and recovery, even when these services exist, they are underfunded, understaffed, or not of high quality.
We must demand better!


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We had a dialogue with youths from Junda Ward, Kisauni Subcounty about prevention on Gender Based Violence within our families and Communities

WRO’s play a crucial role in Prevention yet receive very little support. It is therefore critical to increase investment towards WRO’s and movements, for them to be able to continue to lead efforts for prevention and response to violence.

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