A year ago, Kenyans were warned that SHA had been created simply to give this administration a new channel to loot. Today, the headlines have confirmed what many dismissed as bitter and alarmist noise.
KES 11 billion is already gone, and deep down we know the real figure is much higher. What hurts even more is that this money is being lost through a system built at a cost of KES 104 billion, yet NHIF was offering the same services with just KES 900 million. The key takeaway is that this government is focused on raising money to fund the next elections, not on delivering the promises made to Kenyans. Kenyans, we are on our own. Let us make better choices next year.
This year's theme, "Access to Services-Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies," reminds us that peace is not just the absence of war, but the presence of inner safety and well-being. It is the foundation upon which true, sustainable dignity is built.
A central and resonant theme was the critical importance of strategically integrating men and boys as partners in gender equality programming.
We look forward to working hand-in-hand to translate these discussions into tangible actions for the people of Kenya.
@S_DF_A was honored to hold a productive courtesy call with the @gender_ke, where we aligned on a powerful vision and shared commitment to transformative change, focused on identifying synergies for future collaboration.
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The State Department also shared invaluable policy documents that will guide our collaborative work, including:
π National Care Policy.
π Womenβs Empowerment (WE) Policy.
π Pioneering Male Gender Policy.
We are incredibly optimistic about the potential of this collaboration. By combining our strengths, we can create a more comprehensive, resilient, and effective support system for the women and children we serve.
At @S_DF_A, we believe that transformative change happens through collaboration. In line with this core value, our team held a pivotal strategy meeting today with the @Kenya_Wellness (KWCWC) hosted at their facility.
Our discussion centered on crafting a cohesive framework for collaboration, focusing on several key areas:
β GBV Response
β Psychosocial Support (PSS)
β Advocacy & Policy Influence
β Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment
β Fundraising & Resource Mobilization
The MHPSS program exists: to promote mental wellness, build emotional resilience, and foster profound psychosocial healing.
Weβre on the ground, working with communities to break the silence and break the stigma. Support our mission on our website: https://t.co/ATJZeVuof9
Mental well-being is not a privilege, it is a fundamental human right. π
In communities affected by conflict, trauma, and marginalization, the invisible wounds of pain and stigma can be the hardest to heal.
On this occasion, @S_DF_A reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the fight against enforced disappearances and to the quest for truth, justice, and reparations for the victims and their families.
Visit a @KenyaRedCross office near you to make a missing persons report.
Enforced disappearances have been an international crime since the 2006 adoption of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons Against Enforced Disappearances.
In certain cases, they may be a crime against humanity. The @ICRC, together with the @ifrc Societies around the world, works to search for missing persons and reconnect families through the Family Links Network.
@ICRC_Africa
@S_DF_A, our Climate Justice & Resilience Program works alongside those on the frontlines of the climate crisis. We don't just see communities as victims; we see them as powerful agents of change.
Ready to learn more and support our work? Click the link: https://t.co/niLOCpAY8c
Climate change isn't a distant threat, it's a current reality for the world's most vulnerable communities. But what if the solution wasn't just about reducing emissions but about building justice and resilience from the ground up? π
@IUCN, @IucnE@amplifyfund
The result? Resilient local economies, reduced inequality, and individuals equipped with the confidence and resources to provide for their families and contribute to their communities.
We invite learn more about our work and at: https://t.co/niLOCpAY8c
True social change requires economic justice. For marginalized and vulnerable communities, a lack of access to capital, training, and markets isn't just a barrier to income, it's a barrier to dignity, security, and participation in society.
@amplifyfund@IUCN@IUCN
@S_DF_A's #LivelihoodsandEconomicInclusion Program is strategically designed to remove these barriers. We move beyond traditional aid models to create lasting, transformative change by empowering individuals to become architects of their own economic futures.