The month in pictures: March
News & Stories
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AKF launches illustrated series to ignite a love for reading and celebrate East African storytelling
New multimedia series for children features animations, comics, story books and more, developed by AKF with support from LEGO Foundation.
Investing in community-led innovation: AKF launches Human-Centred Design coaching course in East Africa
AKF's new nine-month professional development course will equip staff and civil society leaders with design coaching skills
“The mangrove forest belongs to the community”: Working with nature to protect livelihoods and boost climate resilience
On World Mangrove Day, learn how AKF is partnering with civil society organisations in Kenya to protect these natural climate solutions
From crisis to resilience: the journey towards recovery after COVID-19 in Eastern Africa
Learn about the impacts of the AKDN East Africa COVID-19 Response Programme, funded by the European Union
Youth livelihoods: Peris’ story
Peris has enrolled on a course at her local college to develop her skills in refrigeration and air conditioning maintenance. Now, she has the skills to apply for a job and becoming financially independent.
Youth livelihoods: Asma’s story
Asma runs her own fashion and tailoring business in Mombasa, Kenya, where she teachers other young women, especially young mothers, tailoring and design.
Dawa: A recipe for a sustainable future
'Dawa' – meaning medicine in Swahili – is how smallholder farmers in Kenya are referring to the sustainable regenerative agriculture products they're learning to use from AKF-trained Green Champions.
The mobile app giving girls in Kenya the freedom to choose
On Day of the Girl, learn about AKF’s partnership with Triggerise to scale the Tiko app, a platform improving access to sexual and reproductive health services for girls and young women
“Creating a world where people value each other regardless of their differences”: How values-based teaching is shaping education in Kenya
By collaborating with government, civil society, schools, and teachers, AKF has delivered the Values-Based Education approach to more than 900 teachers
“It’s about helping my community as well as earning an income”: COVID-19 sparks a new generation of young entrepreneurs in Kenya
Through youth entrepreneurship training facilitated by AKF, Lucy Nyawira is running two businesses from her home in Mtomondoni village in Kenya