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Community Initiatives Unite to Breathe New Life into Nyamgun River in Kisumu

Community Initiatives Unite to Breathe New Life into Nyamgun River in Kisumu

A vital partnership between Community Initiatives Support Services and Nelumbo Charity is set to embark on an ambitious project: the restoration of the Nyamgun River in Seme Central Ward, Kisumu County. This initiative aims to address pressing environmental degradation and climate change impacts, starting with robust community engagement.

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Digital Health Outreach Program Improves Maternal Care Access
April 18, 2025 admin Health & Wellbeing

Digital Health Outreach Program Improves Maternal Care Access

A pioneering digital health initiative launched by CISS in collaboration with the Ministry of Health has successfully connected over 500 expectant mothers in remote areas with essential prenatal care services, dramatically improving maternal health outcomes in the region.

The program, which combines mobile health techn...

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Youth-Led Tree Planting Initiative Restores Local Watershed
April 18, 2025 admin Environmental Conservation

Youth-Led Tree Planting Initiative Restores Local Watershed

An ambitious reforestation project led by local youth has successfully planted over 10,000 indigenous trees along the degraded Awach River watershed, marking a significant milestone in CISS's environmental conservation efforts.

The initiative, launched in partn...

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Women-Led Table Banking Transforms Rural Livelihoods
April 18, 2025 admin Community Development

Women-Led Table Banking Transforms Rural Livelihoods

The small village of Nyalenda in rural Kisumu has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the past year, thanks to CISS's table banking initiative that has empowered local women to take control of their financial futures.

Led by community mobilizer Grace Ati...

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