My transformation in the Kinoni community has been very significant to me. I have rich experiences engaging in community work and implementing various initiatives. This has increased my understanding of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) principles.
Engaging in Kinoni community work has been the cornerstone of my service. We have cleaned up water sources to ensure members access clean and safe water. We have also cleared roads for safety and easier movement. Moreover, we have constructed utensil racks and energy-saving stoves to improve the daily lives of members in their homes.
Similarly, we have dug manure pits to promote hygiene and better waste management. In addition, we have set up kitchen gardens to promote household nutrition for members of the Kinoni community. Furthermore, the training sessions on the Village Saving and Loans Associations (VSLA) model have empowered community members with the knowledge and skills to set up VSLA groups. This is a step towards enabling them to take control of their financial destinies. In addition, establishing coffee tree nursery beds is contributing to the economic development of the Kinoni community while adapting to climate changes which is our CorpsAfrica Green. Then again, enterprises like making confectionaries were one the ways the deeply agricultural community members would diversify their incomes with an activity not affected by climate change.
I have strengthened my community mobilization skills and entrepreneurship. Through facilitating brainstorming sessions, members Kinoni community have unlocked possible opportunities for sustainable livelihoods. I therefore invite stakeholders and partners to join hands in supporting initiatives that promote skill development, micro-enterprises, and access to markets, thereby catalyzing a ripple effect of economic empowerment in the Kinoni community. As we continue to nurture this spirit of togetherness, I am optimistic about the endless possibilities ahead. Through collective effort, we sow seeds of positive transformation thus cultivating development.
