Our Stories

By Christine Mwaka Mbega | Mtepeni Ward, Kilifi County At 28 years old, I have come to understand that sometimes a small opportunity can open the door to a completely different future. My name is Christine Mwaka Mbega, and I come from Mtepeni Ward in Kilifi South Sub-County. Before joining the Tuungane Youth Voice &

“I do not want people to pity me. I want them to see my resilience and believe in what I am capable of achieving.” For Lilian Lauzi Chibanza, sewing began at home, with nothing more than a needle, thread, and a willingness to create. As the firstborn in her family, Lilian was accustomed to using

My name is  Ancillor Chiru Tsuma from Mtwapa. Before I joined Tuungane CBO’s Youth Voice and Empowerment Program, I often thought about what I could do to improve my life and support my family. I had always been interested in Fashion and Design and believed that learning tailoring could give me an opportunity to earn

My name is Roscher Wilson. I am a born-again Christian, a final-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, and part of the Tuungane CBO team, where I spearhead youth engagement and serve as the Climate Action Officer. From a Volunteer Opportunity to a Platform for Growth My journey with Tuungane CBO began

My name is Winnie Tsuma from Mtomondoni- Mtwapa. I am one of the participants for the Cohort one Youth Voice and Empowerment project, implemented by Tuungane CBO with support from SHOFCO. In 2025, I was at a point where I had almost given up on myself and my future. I had trained as a social

What happens when a community picks up paintbrushes instead of waiting for someone else to tell its story? In Mnarani Ward, Kilifi, the answer is increasingly visible on walls. Through the Murals for Peace Initiative, Tuungane CBO has been using art as a platform for dialogue, expression and peaceful coexistence. The annual initiative is supported

The Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2026 provided a valuable platform for reflection, learning, and collaboration. Held from 22nd–24th July 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria under the theme “Financing for Development: Building Resilience and Transforming Emerging Economies,” the summit convened policymakers, development practitioners, investors, innovators, civil society organizations, and changemakers from across Africa to exchange ideas,

For many girls, football is more than just a sport. It is a source of confidence, friendship, discipline, and hope. Yet, for too many young female footballers, menstruation remains an invisible barrier that affects their ability to train, compete, and fully participate in the game they love. In the lead-up to Global Menstrual Hygiene Day

“When children are given the opportunity to learn, play, and be heard, they become powerful agents of change in their communities.” For many children in Kilifi County, the Day of the African Child was not just another date on the calendar. It was a week filled with conversations, laughter, learning, mentorship, and opportunities that reminded

As the world grapples with the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation, local communities continue to demonstrate that meaningful change begins with small, intentional actions. For Tuungane CBO, one such action has grown into a thriving environmental movement through the Adopt a Tree Initiative, a program that empowers learners to become environmental stewards while