The Cooperative Movement in Kenya: When a Sector Comes to a T-Junction

The Cooperative Movement in Kenya: When a Sector Comes to a T-Junction By Johnson Kithendu, Co-operatives Specialist & Country Lead, Global Communities, Kenya This article originally appeared on the Global Cooperative Learning Platform. In 2010, Kenya changed its entire constitution after many years of advocacy, activism, and frustrations. The Constitution of 2010 is hailed by many…

Read More

Nairobi Schools Continue to Grow from Green Apple Day of Service

Nairobi Schools Continue to Grow from Green Apple Day of Service By Ann Wahinya Originially published on the US Green Building Council Website Ann Wahinya is the program coordinator for the Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-Free, Mentored and Safe (DREAMS) program, which is implemented by Global Communities in the informal settlements of Nairobi. Global Communities is an international development organization working with communities around…

Read More

Global Communities’ Staff Featured in the Guardian’s “Your NGO Heroes of 2015”

Global Communities’ Staff Featured in the Guardian’s “Your NGO Heroes of 2015” The Guardian asked development professionals to nominate the people and projects who inspired them most in 2015. From more than 100 nominations, the Guardian selected a few of their favorites including Global Communities’ Selline Korir and George Woryonwon who are featured for their work in…

Read More