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Capacity Building for Membership Programme The role of the church is to bring transformation to the society in its spiritual,
moral, social, political and economic engagements. This is achieved through
the provision of holistic service and ministry to the communities. For the church
to effectively and efficiently minister to the communities, there is a great
need for her capacities to be built and enhanced. The Council has thus designed
and implements various initiatives aimed at building the capacities of the member
churches and organizations to enable them fulfill their individual and collective
missions. Objective of CBM To facilitate the enhancement of membership’s institutional capacity
for effectiveness and efficiency in their work and service delivery. Thematic Areas To achieve this objective, the initiatives developed under CBM are undertaken
through five thematic areas: b. Social Services Projects and Programmes d. Family and Community Health Recognizably, the church in Kenya is endowed with resources whose potential
needs to be tapped and properly managed to ensure effectiveness and efficiency
in the accomplishment of the great commission. To support the churches to tap
these resources, the Council develops customized interventions aimed at promoting
the development and enhancement of strong organizational structures and systems
within the member churches and organizations. Having strong organizational structures eradicates internal conflicts within
the institutions, and enables the leadership to focus their energies on fulfillment
of their visions and objectives. Objectives of Organisational Development • To facilitate effective governance and administrative structures and
systems within the membership • To facilitate the membership to realize responsible and effective leadership • To promote inclusiveness and appreciation of unity in diversity in
the membership Projects Implemented in this Thematic Area
Social Services Projects and Programmes
In sharing the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the church is mandated to respond to the social economic needs of the people with the aim of resolving issues of dehumanization, inequality and poverty. This mandate demands that the churches in Kenya are endowed with the capacity to initiate and manage community-based projects that will effectively address the people’s felt needs.
In this regard, the Council develops initiatives through which the member churches are empowered to challenge and influence systems and policies, engage in effective advocacy and initiate community based projects.
Activities by the Council are aimed at building the skills of the member churches in managing interventions throughout the entire project cycle.
Objectives of Social Services Projects and Programmes
• To facilitate skills development within the membership in project / programme development and management
• To empower membership on effective advocacy
Projects Implemented in this Thematic Area
Despite the realization that the culture and beliefs of a people are encapsulated in and passed through their education system, this crucial services has over the years become a preserve of the rich in Kenya. So pervasive has it been that despite the introduction of Free Primary Education, many children do not access quality and relevant education. The influx that followed the introduction of the FPE has not been matched with proportionate investments in infrastructural development, provision of learning materials and hiring of teachers.
Further, there continues to be an over-emphasis on formal education at the expense of Technical, Industrial Vocational Enterpreneurial Training (TIVET) sector, meaning that students who leave school are not enabled to engage in economic activities unless they get jobs in the formal sector. This perpetuates poverty among the people, making them vulnerable to political manipulation.
In responding to these challenges, the Council responds by providing scholarships to bright but disadvantaged students in addition to advocacy for provision of adequate resources to the education sector.
Objectives of Education and Scholarships
• To advocate for quality, accessible and relevant formal and non formal education
• To promote and advocate for a value based education system in Kenya
• To enhance access to education for bright but disadvantaged children
• To advocate for the enactment and implementation of education policies and legislation
Projects Implemented in this Thematic Area
Recognizing that the wellbeing of a nation, physically and spiritually, is dependent on the health condition of the people, the Council endeavours to contribute to a healthy development throughout the human life cycle. This is done through promotion of an efficient and high quality health care system that is accessible, equitable and affordable for all Kenyans.
In addition to advocacy by engaging the government as well as medical service providers, the Council operates a direct service interventions among the poor slum dwellers through the Huruma Community Health Clinic.
A lot of emphasis is also put on issues touching on HIV and AIDS, with a specific focus being placed on reduction of stigma and discrimination, access to medication, and promotion of positive livelihoods for both the infected and un-infected.
Objectives of the Family and Community Health
• To empower communities on protection against preventable diseases
• To empower the membership to contribute to the health and development of adolescents
• To promote quality, accessible and affordable health care services for all communities
• To promote holistic interventions leading to reduction of HIV infections and betterment of lives for those infected
Projects Implemented in this Thematic Area
Concerned about the welfare of the persons who come to seek Kenyan hospitality as a result of instability in their home countries, the Council implements activities at both Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps. This is done in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
The activities implemented by the Council are in the specific themes / areas of focus allocated to her by the UNHCR.
Objectives of the Refugee Services Project
• To provide information and education on reproductive health
• To provide information and education on HIV and AIDS
• To provide peace education
• To provide shelter for the refugees
• To verify and register the refugees
Projects Implemented in this Thematic Area
