In Progress
Kenya
Yes
Yes
Government-led Process
RMNCH+N Multi-Stakeholder Platform, launched January 2021.
The CSO community has secured five positions out of the 24 seats of the platform, as follows:
- Ms. Mellisa Wanda of PATH
- Dr. Mercy Onsando, Chief Executive Officer of Health NGO’s Network (HENNET)
- Mr. Sam. Mulyanga of Jhipiego
- Ms. Brenda Bakobye, AYP representative from Y+Kenya
- Mr. Michael Asudi of Organization of African Youth (OAY) also represents young people.
CSO Coordination & Engagement
HENNET
TOR in place awaiting signing
Advocacy and accountability for RMNCAH+N
- Dr. Margaret Lubaale, HENNET
- Ms. Mellisa Wanda, PATH (alternate)
Organization of African Youth — Improving collaboration and coordination of YLOs and youth to advocate for the prioritization of youth issues in the implementation of SRMNCAH-N programs. The project will strengthen the capacity of Kenya’s GFF youth coalition to engage with subnational governments in the development and implementation of SRMNCAH-N investment cases and policies.
Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance — Enhancing coordination and engagement among key stakeholders–including CSOs, policymakers and the private sector– to mobilize additional resources for implementing costed nutrition action plans in four Kenyan counties. The project will include public awareness campaigns and training for journalists to improve public participation in the development of policies and budgets and map stakeholders.
Health Non-Governmental Organizations Network HENNET — Developing and implementing a training package for CSO and YLOs to improve their understanding of the GFF and the role of civil society in the GFF framework. The project will increase the number of CSOs and YLOs conducting advocacy and accountability activities and strengthen their engagements with the Kenyan government on GFF processes.
- OAY – Organization of African Youth
- Scaling Up Nutrition -Youth Network
Michael Asudi, OAY
Implementation
SUN CSA provides a platform for CSO’s in food systems and nutrition to engage.
At County levels :
RMNCAH+N TWG
RMNCAH+N coalition for CSO’s
There are community-based organizations and faith-based organizations that work at the community level.
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Last updated on Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:38:02.