Power for the People

In Endebess, Kenya, where Ugandan long-distance and marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei lived, a new vision is taking shape in her memory through the Rebecca Cheptegei Empowerment Centre. Rebecca represented her country on the international stage before her life was tragically cut short in September 2024, at the age of 33. The Centre will create a space for people in her community to learn, build skills and pursue new opportunities. Photo: Narnabi / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

On 26 June 2026, Arise Centre hosted its Annual Open Day, bringing together trainees, alumni, community members, government representatives, partners and teams from across PFP to celebrate what becomes possible when people have access to practical skills, the right support and opportunities to put their potential into action. A major highlight of the day was the live skills demonstrations, where trainees and alumni showcased what they had learned across different trades. The

On Remba Island in Homa Bay County, young people are turning organic waste into opportunity through an innovative Black Soldier Fly (BSF) project that transforms discarded organic material into animal feed and organic fertiliser. Led by Tumaini CBO through the Sustainable Island Biowaste Solution, the initiative offers a practical approach to waste management while creating opportunities for young people to develop skills and explore enterprise. Examining organic waste collec

Longido District lies in northern Tanzania, close to the Kenyan border. Home to pastoralist Maasai communities, the district is characterised by a rocky, semi-arid landscape where rainfall is limited and reliable sources of water are few. Cattle grazing across the dry, rocky landscape of Longido. For communities living across this area, access to safe water remains one of the most pressing challenges, with minimal rainfall and limited water sources. The water available is oft

On 17 June, the Arise Centre welcomed Molly Ochar, Homa Bay County Health Coordinator, together with Innocent Wanjala and Michael Kadasia from Marie Stopes Kenya, for a courtesy visit to learn more about the Centre's programmes, engage with trainees, meet women entrepreneurs and see how practical skills are creating pathways to sustainable livelihoods. Representatives from the Homa Bay County Department of Health and Marie Stopes Kenya during their courtesy visit to the Arise

The Power of Partnership At PFP, we believe that the strongest development solutions come from communities themselves. One recent opportunity demonstrated the value of local fundraising and the importance of supporting local organisations to access resources for their own ideas and priorities. Our Partnerships and Innovations Manager, Caren, recently reflected on PFP Africa Trust’s support for Tumaini Youth Group, a community-based organisation on Remba Island, and their succ

At the beginning of June, thirty Community Health Promoters (CHPs) from 10 community health units gathered in Endebess for a capacity-building programme, representing another positive step in expanding community health coverage. The CHPs during the capacity-building programme The training was officially opened by the Sub-County Medical Officer of Health (MOH), Dr Lasoi, who reaffirmed her support for the PFP programme and its work within the community. Also present were four

The Arise Centre kitchen now has fully functioning running water after Water Engineering trainees successfully connected the Centre's main water tank to the kitchen under the direct supervision of their trainer. The newly connected kitchen sink, now supplied with running water following the trainees' installation. Every trainee played an active role in the installation, gaining practical, hands-on experience while contributing to an improvement that will benefit the Centre ev

Supporting young people means looking beyond education and skills development. It also means creating safe spaces where they feel heard, supported and able to talk openly about the challenges they face. With this in mind, Powering Dreams recently facilitated a Counselling and Focus Group Engagement at the PFP ARISE Centre. The session brought students together to explore topics including mental well-being, relationships, financial pressures, and academic resilience in a safe

Caregivers and children during the three-day capacity- building programme. From 20 to 22 May, we welcomed ten caregivers to a three-day capacity-building training under our Back to School, Back to Hope Programme, equipping them with the knowledge and practical skills needed to give children a healthier, safer and more hopeful start in life. Led by experts from the Ministry of Health, the Children's Department, and the Environment and Conservation Office, the training gave car

In June 2026, our Innovations and Partnerships Manager, Caren Okombo and Programmes Manager (East Africa), Betty Achieng, joined hundreds of policymakers, researchers, donors, implementers and young people at the 9th RHNK Pan-African Adolescent & Youth SRHR Scientific Conference in Mombasa. A panel session at the 9th RHNK Pan-African Adolescent and Youth SRHR Scientific Conference in Mombasa. The conference provided a powerful platform for learning, collaboration and reflecti

When the Olobelibel community borehole was officially opened in March, it marked the beginning of a new chapter for the community. After years of water scarcity, families finally had access to a reliable, locally managed source of clean water. Three months later, we are beginning to see how improved water access is supporting daily life and creating new opportunities for households across the community. Vegetable plots cultivated using water from the community borehole Reliab

Pilot Distribution of Arise Maternity Packs at Tom Mboya Level 4 Hospital Last month, we delivered 15 Arise Maternity Packs to Tom Mboya Level 4 Hospital and conducted a training session with Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurses on the use and care of the packs. The hospital purchased the packs as part of a pilot initiative aimed at supporting mothers and encouraging facility-based deliveries. As part of the arrangement, the hospital will refer mothers who express interest

Launch of the Multisectoral Action Plan for Young People’s Health Stakeholders at the Homa Bay Adolescent Symposium in Homa Bay County Back in April, Power for the People took part in the Adolescent Symposium hosted by the County Government of Homa Bay. At the symposium, the Homa Bay Multisectoral Action Plan for Adolescents and Young People’s Health was officially launched. The event brought together a range of stakeholders working in adolescent and youth well-being, and inc

At the Arise Centre, waste management is built into every course as a core module rather than being taught as a stand-alone topic. The approach is practical and tailored to each department, helping students understand how waste management connects directly to their chosen field. Each course applies waste management in a way that fits its own practice, from the safe disposal of chemicals and packaging in Beauty Therapy, to energy-efficient cooking, composting, and responsible