What We Do

WELLNESS AND GENDER EQUALITY

Connect To Retain (C2R) offers programs that provide community access to biomedical, behavioural, and structural interventions to reduce HIV and gender-based violence. These programs enhance knowledge, retention in care, and linkages to reproductive health services. C2R raises awareness through educational campaigns and workshops on HIV prevention and gender-based violence, fostering supportive environments for affected individuals. The organization ensures continuous care for those with HIV, addressing gaps in retention and improving health outcomes. Additionally, C2R promotes access to reproductive health services and mobilizes communities for health promotion. Advocacy efforts focus on reducing stigma and antimicrobial resistance through education and empowerment.

EDUCATION

Connect To Retain provides foundational education and digital skills to young learners from disadvantaged backgrounds. Through after-school classes, teacher training programs, and Value Based Education (VBE) interventions, C2R fosters holistic development and moral responsibility among students. By working closely with educators and school administrators, the organization creates conducive learning environments that enhance academic achievement and promote positive social and relationship skills essential for lifelong success.

LIVELIHOOD AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

C2R is dedicated to fostering economic growth and empowerment through its Livelihood and Entrepreneurship programs. Recognizing entrepreneurship as a catalyst for overall economic development, C2R emphasizes creating opportunities for women and young people to thrive in the business world. The organization equips prospective entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and support necessary to develop and grow successful enterprises. Through coaching, mentorship, and access to resources, C2R empowers individuals to incubate, run, and sustain thriving businesses.

CLIMATE ACTION

Integrating gender perspectives, Connect To Retain (C2R) promotes sustainable environmental practices by empowering women in climate action and decision-making. C2R's initiatives increase climate change awareness, train communities in sustainable practices, and foster engagement. The organization supports inclusive policy development and economic empowerment, building resilient communities. Activities include workshops, educational material distribution, advocacy for climate-friendly policies, and public campaigns. C2R promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, and climate-smart technologies. They develop resilience plans, support climate-resilient infrastructure, encourage sustainable behaviors, and provide microfinance for green jobs and businesses. Climate considerations are integrated into health, education, and economic programs.

POLICY ADVOCACY

Connect To Retain engages policymakers and stakeholders to drive policy impacts through evidence-based research. By providing technical support, training, mentorship, and coalition-building, C2R enhances the capacity of local organizations to tackle community challenges. Advocacy efforts focus on creating and implementing climate-friendly policies, prioritizing climate action, and raising public awareness. C2R collaborates with various stakeholders to strengthen climate policies, develop proposals for new legislation, and track government commitments. Additionally, C2R trains community leaders, forms coalitions to amplify advocacy, and ensures community input in policy-making processes, fostering an environment for positive social change and sustainable development.

Our Partners

Board of Directors

Meet the faces behind this noble cause

Amina SeifChairperson
Amina SeifChairperson
Nassim Jahangir Secretary
Nassim Jahangir Secretary
Emily NyatichiTreasurer
Emily NyatichiTreasurer
Caroline NjambiMember
Caroline NjambiMember
Dennis MashaMember
Dennis MashaMember
Leah AwinjaMember
Leah AwinjaMember
Dr. Cecilia WamalwaMember
Dr. Cecilia WamalwaMember
Joel WalukasMember
Joel WalukasMember
Teresa Gulatoon Member
Teresa Gulatoon Member

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