Catherine Mesianto Lengewa

[Centre for Behaviour Change and Communication @CBCC_Africa]

Call for Consultants (2026–27) 📢

CBCC Africa is prequalifying experts in: 🔹 MEAL & Research 🔹 Social & Behaviour Change (SBC) 🔹 Creative Services

Support locally-led programs across Africa. 🌍

📅 Deadline: 13 Feb 2026 | 5PM EAT 📧 Submit: [email protected]

[Catherine Mesianto Lengewa @CLengewa]

If you couldn’t read, could you still save lives?

“You listened to us and created tools with us; simple, clear, and empowering. I no longer fear giving wrong advice. Now, I confidently guide mothers and care for infants in my community.” CHW, Garissa, Kenya.
Read more .

[Centre for Behaviour Change and Communication @CBCC_Africa]

If you couldn’t read, could you still save lives? In Kenya & Somaliland, CHWs are proving they can, with tools designed for low literacy. Pictorial guides & audio-visual training are unlocking confidence & impact.

Read more: https://t.co/GO8LhYaR2m

#CommunityHealth #SBC

[Centre for Behaviour Change and Communication @CBCC_Africa]

In Kilifi, women farmers face barriers to land, markets & resources.

Through #Tushauriane, communities are listening, learning & breaking harmful norms with audio dramas on gender, empowerment & agroecology.

At the heart of real change is partnership & action.

[Catherine Mesianto Lengewa @CLengewa]

In Samburu, youth aren’t waiting for change they’re leading it. BIOTISHO proved it.

[Centre for Behaviour Change and Communication @CBCC_Africa]

In Samburu, youth face tough issues, teen pregnancy, malnutrition & few opportunities.
BIOTISHO, a youth-led SBC campaign, shared knowledge & safe spaces for real conversations.
Because at the heart of real change is local action.
https://t.co/ySQozr3xkS
#YouthEmpowerment #SBC

[Catherine Mesianto Lengewa @CLengewa]

Re-aligning social and behavior change to address structural determinants of health and improve health equity https://t.co/LEXBALUWln

[Catherine Mesianto Lengewa @CLengewa]

Check out my latest article: When you unlock farmer behaviour, you unlock seed impact https://t.co/8G5mErHVOp via @LinkedIn

[Catherine Mesianto Lengewa @CLengewa]

Last week in Kilifi, CBCC joined @FAOKenya, @AmplioGhana, @PwaniUni & Master Trainers for a powerful 7-day training under Tushauriane, Tuimarishe Kilimo Biashara. As SBC lead, we’re driving gender-transformative SBC strategies that empower agri-communities from the ground up.

[Centre for Behaviour Change and Communication @CBCC_Africa]

Over the past week, CBCC joined FAO Kenya, Amplio Ghana, Pwani University & 10 inspiring Master Trainers in a powerful training for the #TushaurianeTuimarisheKilimoBiashara project in Kilifi.
We explored participatory tools, challenged gender norms & centered community voices.

[Catherine Mesianto Lengewa @CLengewa]

Inclusive Delivery #CGIARScienceWeek
SBC. Youth. Women; Accelerating inclusive delivery by aligning CBCC’s grassroots models—Youth & Women Quality Centres (YWQCs) + evidence-driven SBC—with #CGIAR’s bold vision for science-led, people-centred impact. @CBCC_Africa

[Catherine Mesianto Lengewa @CLengewa]

Honoured to join #CGIARScienceWeek 2025

Science & innovation must go hand-in-hand with Social & Behaviour Change (SBC) to truly transform food systems. It's not just about what we know—but how people act, decide, and sustain change. @CBCC_Africa

[Catherine Mesianto Lengewa @CLengewa]

Proud to have joined @FAO & partners in Nairobi to launch a gender-transformative agrifood programme in 🇰🇪!
We’re breaking barriers and unlocking agribiz opportunities for rural women—one step closer to equality and resilience

[Centre for Behaviour Change and Communication @CBCC_Africa]

From Apr 1–4, CBCC, @FAO & partners gathered in Nairobi to launch a gender-transformative sub-programme in Kenya.
Through WE-FBS & Social and Behaviour Change, we're breaking barriers & unlocking agribusiness opportunities for rural women.

@Pwaniuni #SBC

[Catherine Mesianto Lengewa @CLengewa]

Advancing SBC in Kilifi! Excited to drive gender equality in agrifood systems by shifting norms, empowering women & building inclusive value chains. Together, we're shaping a sustainable & equitable food future. Let’s keep the momentum going! #SBC #AgrifoodSystems

[Centre for Behaviour Change and Communication @CBCC_Africa]

CBCC Africa, @FAO, @PwaniUniversity & @AmplioNetwork are launching the FVC sub-programme in #Kilifi. This initiative enhances #agribusiness skills, #marketaccess & decision-making for rural women through #SBCinterventions, building a more inclusive & resilient #agrifood system

[Centre for Behaviour Change and Communication @CBCC_Africa]

In collaboration with @WFP & partners like @unhcrkenya, @WorldVisionKE & @NorwayRefugee, the SBC Co-creation Workshop in @Dadaab tackled dietary diversity in #Refugees & #hostcommunities, focusing on #HealthyDiets, budgeting & prioritizing #nutritious locally available foods.

[CIMMYT @CIMMYT]

#CIMMYT’s initiative is setting a footprint for #WomenInAgriculture in #Tanzania. With training provided and access to quality #SorghumSeeds, these women improved their yields and became thriving #Entrepreneurs. 💜 🌱

Read more:
https://t.co/yUnR9Qs9pZ

[Catherine Mesianto Lengewa @CLengewa]

Team @WashaNjia producing radio series on Crime prevention from the eyes of reformists. Life changing shows👌🏾

[Washa Njia @WashaNjia]

This October tunaangazia stori za crime especially among mavijanaa. Tune in kwenye show ya #WashaNjia kuskiza hizi stori na pia kujua turning point yao ilikuwa gani.
#CrimeSiPoa
#TusareCrime
#IgniteYourInnerFire

[Catherine Mesianto Lengewa @CLengewa]

#UkulimaSure ndani ya @FursaPoa. A CBCC production creating opportunites in Agribusiness

[Fursa Poa @FursaPoa]

Tune in to Emuria Fm 101.3 - Sauti Ya Border, Sasa Radio and BUSIA Border RADIO this Thursday as we discuss more about the market status of vegetable seedlings in our weekly Fursa Poa Radio Program.

#vegetables #ukulimasure #market
@cimmyt @kalromkulima @KephisKe @CBCC_Africa

[Catherine Mesianto Lengewa @CLengewa]

Congratulations @SilantoiSuzanne for this Huge milestone continue serving God’s people

[Kyson @Kyson254]

I am incredibly proud to witness the "Dishi na County" program, a remarkable initiative led by CECM Ms @SilantoiSuzanne . This milestone represents more than just a school feeding program; it is a vital lifeline for countless primary school children in Kenya. "Dishi na County"

[Washa Njia @WashaNjia]

Form ni kureuse, kurecycle na kumake moves. Meet the Ubuntu group which flips waste into cash.

#WasteManagement
#Agribusiness
#WashaNjia

[Catherine Mesianto Lengewa @CLengewa]

Keep going Waziri!
@SilantoiSuzanne

[Silantoi Suzanne @SilantoiSuzanne]

On the sidelines of #WHA77, I'm delighted to have been part of the launch of @CCan_org Research Initiative. This initiative will leverage cities as knowledge hubs on cancer care, with @047County being part of the first cohort of cities!

@sanofi @IARCWHO

[Catherine Mesianto Lengewa @CLengewa]

Last mile social and behaviour change in the sorghum value chain in Southern TZ

[Centre for Behaviour Change and Communication @CBCC_Africa]

Juma, a last-mile seed delivery hero, faced challenges distributing <0.3 tons of sorghum seeds. With a smartphone from #AVISA #CIMMYT, he's using SMS to educate farmers, increasing distribution to over 2 tons across 7 villages. His goal? 10,000 farmers by December 2024!

[Catherine Mesianto Lengewa @CLengewa]

Another community engagement moment through #makalaYaTumaini

[DigiRedio Social & Behaviour Change Platform @DigiRedio]

Join us this week on the #MakalayaTumaini show as we highlight the crucial role of parents in safeguarding their children's health by getting them #vaccinated against #polio.
#vaccineskenya #MOH_Kenya #UNICEFKenya #poliovaccine #VaccinesSaveLives #savethechildren