30/09/2025
Celebrating Partnership and Impact at SCN Open Day Kenya! π°πͺ
System Changer Network (SCN) Open Day in Kenya was a powerful display of community-led innovation, perfectly embodying SDG 17:
Partnerships for the Goals.
We're proud to highlight the vital work of VICCO, a core SCN Member, in championing integrated solutions to combat exclusion in Mukuru.
βThe focus? Tackling mental health and financial exclusion simultaneously:
1. Mental Health & Well-being: Utilizing innovative tools like Mental Health Ludo Games to open dialogue and build community resilience.
2. Financial Empowerment: The creation of Viwandani Social Sacco to provide equitable, accessible financial services, directly addressing financial exclusion.
This initiative is more than just a project; it's a blueprint for system change. By connecting social support (mental health) with economic opportunity ( Viwandani Social CBO Sacco15), we're creating a sustainable pathway out of poverty.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us! Let's keep the momentum going. We actively champion collaboration, sponsorship, and partnership with organizations and individuals aligned with our mission.
What systemic, cross-sector partnerships do you believe are most critical for scaling community-based financial and mental health solutions in underserved urban areas?
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