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Call for nominations: |
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Ufadhili Trust invites nominations for the 5th East African Community Service Awards. The Awards seek to celebrate the spirit of community. It seeks to identify individuals, companies and organizations that have contributed to the improvement of society through charity, volunteerism, good leadership and public service, acts of courage and kindness. Download the nomination criteria , Information for nominating individuals , Information or nominating companies or organizations.
Sponsorship Opportunities: The East African Community Service Awards offer a unique sponsorship opportunity for companies who want to position themselves as being caring... Read more
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The CSR Health and Wellness Workplace Report |
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The Report dubbed, “The African Pot of Hope” aims at establishing how well workplaces respond to the needs of their staff through catering for their health, wellness and development in the face of poverty, HIV/ AIDS, high maternal mortality, increased environmental degradation and other social problems. The report was officially launched on Thursday, 12th August, 2010 during a forum held at the Jacaranda Hotel in Nairobi. Download the report here
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Coffee Research Foundation urged to reduce the cost of seedlings |
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Coffee farmers from Rachuonyo District, Nyanza Province have called on the Coffee Research Foundation (CRF) to reduce the cost of seedlings to encourage more farmers to grow coffee. The farmers said due to high cost, many cannot afford the seedlings thus harboring the promotion of coffee farming in the area. The farmers were speaking during the 88th International Cooperative Day celebrations held at Dudi View Hotel, in Oyugis town on 3rd July 2010. Read more |
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Teachers urge the government to promote community service in schools |
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Teachers have urged the government to implement community service programmes as part of co-curricula activity in schools. Community service is important in promoting responsible citizenship by inculcating leadership virtues to the youth. They called on the government to implement this initiative thorough the Ministry of Education at the provincial, district and divisional levels. Read more |
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Kenyan coffee farmers visit their Tanzanian counterparts |
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Over 20 Kenyan coffee farmers drawn from different cooperative societies visited Moshi and Arusha in Tanzania to learn more on organic coffee farming and coffee tourism from their Tanzanian counterparts. During the one week exchange visit, from 21st -25th June 2010 the farmers leaned how to do intercropping as well as the use organic chemicals in disease prevention. For instance, the farmers learned how make insecticide from a mixture of urine, cow dug and wood ash to prevent leaf rust. Read more
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Rift Valley coffee farmers trained on good governance |
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Coffee farmers from the Rift Valley province have benefited from a training organized by Ufadhili Trust. The training that focused on good governance in cooperative societies was held on 3rd June, 2010 in Nakuru town. The farmers were urged to set up committees (such as supervisory, education and audit committees) within their societies in order to improve on the performance and ensure maximum returns to farmers. Read more |
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Lawyers trained on volunteerism |
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Ufadhili Trust and the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Kenya) held a one day workshop for lawyers on pro bono scheme. The training which was held on 21st May, 2010 at Garden Hotel in Machakos emphasized on the need for lawyers to volunteer by offering their services to the community in which majority have no access to legal services. It was agreed that there was the need to mobilize more resources to support FIDA’s pro bono scheme programme.
For more information visit FIDA website |
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Ugandan coffee farmers benefit from a training |
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The Ugandan coffee farmers have benefited from a training organized by Ufadhili Trust and the National Union of Coffee Agribusinesses and Farm Enterprises (NUCAFE).The training focused on the best practices for specialty coffee production. The farmers were taken through the process of coffee blending, roasting, brewing, tasting and processing. The three day training held from 7th to 9th April, 2010 at the Masaka Centre in Masaka Town, Southern Uganda brought together over 30 participants, who will then train other farmers throughout Uganda.
For more information visit NUCAFE website / Ufadhili’s coffee project.
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A study on the impact of workplace programmes is underway |
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A study on the impact of workplace programmes in organizations is currently underway. The study, which is being undertaken by Ufadhili Trust and the National Organization of Peer Educators (NOPE); a non governmental organization aims at establishing how well the workplaces respond to the needs of their employees, the outcomes of workplace programmes in improving health and wellness of the employees as well as to document the workplace practices in Kenya. Read more |
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A new dawn for Coffee Producers |
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It is a new dawn for coffee producers following the inauguration of the Kenya Coffee Producers Association (KCPA). The association exists to promote the economic and social interests of the coffee producers. It was formed by a merger between Kenya Coffee Growers Association (KCGA) and Kenya Coffee Growers and Employers Association (KCGEA). The Association was launched officially on 24th March, 2010 by the US Ambassador to Kenya, H.E Michael Ranneberger. Read more |
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Coffee cooperative societies benefit from training by Ufadhili Trust |
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Coffee cooperatives societies from Nyanza Province have benefited from a training organised by Ufadhili Trust. The aim of the training was to impart skills to factory staff on good manufacturing processes and equipment handling. Read more |
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Ufadhili holds peace soccer tournament |
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In the commemorating two years anniversary since the signing of the National Peace Accord, Ufadhili Trust held a peace soccer tournament on, 28th February 2010, at Woodley Grounds, Kibera in Nairobi. The aim of the tournament was to preach the message of peace, reconciliation and cohesion. Read more |
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CSR best practices in Kenya
Ufadhili Director, Mr. Mumo Kivuitu speaks to CSR International; Prof Wayne Visser and highlights some of the CSR case studies in Kenya......Watch video
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Ufadhili holds CSR Masterclasses
Ufadhili Trust together with Prof. Wayne Visser, Founder and Director of CSR International held a two day CSR masterclasses on 25th and 26th January, 2010 at the Jacaranda Hotel in Nairobi. The training brought together 30 participants from the corporate sector. Read more |
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Contributing to development through CSR
Companies can contribute immensely to social and economic development if they make Corporate Social Responsibility an essential part of business excellence, writes Judy Njino of Ufadhili Trust. Read more |
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Companies must widen the scope of CSR
Ufadhili's Maina Wambugu urges companies to look beyond narrow perception of Corporate Social Responsibility. Read more |
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