Category: Community Development

Articles about grassroots initiatives, capacity building, and sustainable development approaches that empower local communities to take charge of their own development.

Community Initiatives Unite to Breathe New Life into Nyamgun River in Kisumu
July 21, 2025 admin

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

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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