#Self introductions

My Name is Elizabeth Wambui Kimani-Murage, Kenya. I am a Senior Research Scientist at APHRC, undertaking research on nutrition and food systems and the intersection with climate change.

Welcome Elizabeth to the CoP. This will be a great journey of learning and impacting knowledge.

Welcome Elizabeth to the CoP. This will be a great journey of learning and impacting knowledge.

Gumi Abdallah, from LEAD Foundation, Dodoma Tanzania. I am a research working as Project Coordinator in a project Evaluating the effect modification of trees in croplands in mitigating the health effects of extreme heat exposure on agricultural workers in Tanzania. This is climate change and health related project

Welcome Gumi

Hello hello my name is Caroline Wamuyu🤗🤗 am the acting chairperson of Beula Youth Group.We are excited to be part of the APHRC's PEIS project, an initiative that is critical in driving meaningful change in our communities. At Beula Youth Group, we believe that community engagements and empowerment are key to shaping a brighter future, and our involvement in this project is a step toward fostering sustainable development.

We are committed to contributing to the success of this project by leveraging our collective efforts, creativity, and passion. Our group’s primary focus has always been to create opportunities for young people to grow, learn, and make a lasting impact, and we look forward to collaborating with all of you to ensure that PEIS achieves its intended goals.

We are eager to share insights, engage in constructive dialogue, and work alongside each of you to make a difference in our communities.

Thank you for having us, and we look forward to a productive partnership.

My name is Edwin Koga Director Amazon Theatrix Ensemble a community Organization for Awareness Creation and Advocacy to Communities through Performing arts and Media Based in Kisumu Kenya.

My Name is Kelvin Lugaye From Ubunifu Arts Centre. We are keen on creating a thriving community of artists .... Vamos !

Hello, I am Murigi Apollo, the Head of Programmes at Miss Koch Kenya (MKK). We are an implementing partner for the PEIS project. MKK is presently implementing multiple interventions in MRFs, Climate Change, Health and Food Systems.

Hello,Am Mike Njuguna from Viwandani comprehensive community organisation (VICCO),

We focus on community growth 📈

Welcome Caroline to the community of Practice

Hello,Am Alice Njoroge, Agribusiness officer at Ruben centre where we run several projects in education,health,food security and human development.

Thank you

My name is Caxton Owuor Ouma, and I am a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist from Kenya. Currently, I am affiliated with Aura Safira Consulting, a company that is a trailblazer in digital transformation, combining technology, research, capacity building, and policy to spur development. My primary research interests revolve around designing and implementing health & climate systems that improve data collection and enhance healthcare,climate change and food security. This aligns with my passion for leveraging data for high-level decision-making and strategic planning.

I am also keenly interested in business development, specifically in grant, proposal, and concept note writing, to secure funding for initiatives that address societal gaps.