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@G_Communities Humanitarian Assistance Program Development Manager, @EmilyGoncu, visited the Principal Secretary for Cooperatives @PSKilemi to discuss innovative ways to use #cooperatives in humanitarian assistance. Present in the meeting was @olgaoyier and @wilberforceMusombi
“The USFWC is proud to partner with @NCBACLUSA in this international effort to elevate the worker co-op model as a solution for the exclusion of marginalized groups from the benefits of the traditional economy.” - Esteban Kelly, USFWC Executive Director
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We just joined Cooperation Africa's webinar to learn of opportunities for cooperatives in Africa 🎙️ Meet Ashpanez Kamau, Automotive Engineer & leader of Transparency Auto Worker Cooperative (USAID CLEAR Program Partner) — a youth-led initiative transforming Kenya's auto industry
Wrapping up Day One!
The ICA-Africa Gender Equality Forum is bringing together cooperative leaders from across the continent to champion gender inclusivity within the movement
We are exploring pathways to empower women & ensure equal opportunities in Africa #coops#coops4dev🌍
Last week, @G_Communities participated at the CORE Group Global Health Practitioners Conference 2024 at Safaripark Hotel in Nairobi. @AderaBetty – Global Communities moderated a session on the "Health Equity and System Strengthening for Primary Health Care'' #GHPC24!
We just launched the first Worker Cooperative Incubator in Nyeri County! thanks to @CoopVarsityKE@WeAreDAWI@County19Nyeri The Incubator is designed to support the creation, development, and sustainability of worker-owned cooperatives in Kenya.
A successful week at #GYEOSummit! Congrats to @G_Communities @MarissaCardwell @tindisitati@ashley_holst@AverilSpencer (Launch Girls) for a fantastic session on 'Beyond Capital: Using Gender-Inclusive Job Skills Training and Worker Cooperatives to Support Entrepreneurship."
CLEAR+ Project participated in a session at the Worker Cooperatives Conference, hosted by @USFW & @WeAreDAWI. The session focused on resources for worker co-ops, fostering healthy workplaces, and building the infrastructure to meet evolving business challenges. #WCC24
CLEAR+ team paid a courtesy visit to the Kenya Society of Professional Cooperators. KSPC aims to promote the profession of cooperative management and protect the interests of qualified and registered cooperative professionals.
CLEAR+ participated in the Africa Startup Ecosystem Builders Kenya Summit. ASEB @aseb aims to champion ecosystem building as an approach to economic development, empowering individuals and communities to attain economic independence through entrepreneurial triumph.
Thank you Nairobi County @047County for sharing highlights of the County Cooperatives Officers training conducted last week in collaboration with Global Communities @G_Communities https://t.co/8qQe1P1JGM
CLEAR+ Project Chief of Party @ashley_holst and Ms. Olga Oyier, Country Team Lead, paid a courtesy visit to @OperativeCak CEO Mr. Daniel Marube. CAK and Global Communities have collaborated over the years to advocate for the role of #workercooperatives in economic development.
CLEAR+ represented by @MikeKipngeno_ participated in webinar organized by the @SMEFounders themed "Understanding Worker Cooperatives: A Pathway to Inclusive Entrepreneurship." The session explored how worker cooperatives foster inclusive entrepreneurship in Kenya.
Those present at the training included Olga Oyier, Country Lead and Global Communities Project Director, @Prof_IKNyamongo Deputy Vice-Chancellor @CoopVarsityKE and Dr. Moses Gweyi , Mrs Dolphine Aremo Director Cooperatives. @Ushirika_Kenya
This week, Principal Secretary @PSKilemi emphasized Nairobi’s crucial role in cooperatives and the need for investment in the sector. He spoke at a 3-day training workshop for Nairobi County Cooperatives Officers, organized by @G_Communities through the @USAIDKenya CLEAR+ Project
WISEe, in partnership with. @wesharesolar is proud to lead solar suitcases installations in South Sudan through the Youths. As part of the USAID Youth Empowerment Activity, implemented by EDC thanks to the generous support of the American people.
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