RCE Kakamega-Western Kenya-2016
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a) Criteria/ indicators used to assess aspects of RCE work/ project: Character count 300 words:
1. Awareness Creation on the Transition from MDG's to SDG's
2. Cohesiveness of the RCE Members and mutual co-working to achieve goals
3. Introduction, Inclusion and Recruitment of new members of the RCE
4. Global Participation, Collaboration and External Linkages
5. Attendance of International Workshops and Conferences by members of the RCE
6. Increased Publications from members of the RCE.
2. Cohesiveness of the RCE Members and mutual co-working to achieve goals
3. Introduction, Inclusion and Recruitment of new members of the RCE
4. Global Participation, Collaboration and External Linkages
5. Attendance of International Workshops and Conferences by members of the RCE
6. Increased Publications from members of the RCE.
b) Successes of the RCE and lessons learned: Character count 300 words:
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE YEAR 2016
Earlier in the year, Dr. Gordon Nguka was appointed as Health Envoy on SDG 3 and has since participated in various fora worldwide beginning from the workshop on mobilising vision of action towards sustainability, with education as a driver, with over 750 participants from 22 Countries who met at the Centre for Environmental Education in Ahmedabad, India on 11th - 13th January, 2016.The Workshop focussed on Ensuring Continuum of Quality Care for Healthy Lives and Wellbeing. We as RCE Kakamega Western are proud of this appointment and continue to support all initiatives towards achievement of all set targets in this direction.
In May, 2016 we held a workshop for RCE members in conjunction with the National Enviroment Management Authority (NEMA) and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) at the KAMADEP Guesthouse with a focus on “Conceptualization of transition from MDGs to SDGs” . Various areas were addressed including Key note addresses from the MMUST and NEMA leadership; An Overview of the RCE; Transition from MDG’s to SDG’s and The Role of MMUST as a host institution in achieving SDGs and ESD. A team was selected to draw proposals for funding from NEMA.
Our collaboration continues in the Jos Herman’s led SVS Project with partners drawn from Europe, Asia and Africa to draw a proposal to the EU and USAID. We look forward to participate in more ventures of this nature and hope to link with funders from the Diaspora for development.
A team of RCE KW members led by Stephen Opanga attended the first East African German Career Fair at Radison Blue in Nairobi, Kenya in June 2016 where they interacted with various entities from Germany and Kenya including DAAD, Alumnai Portal, Geothe Institute, Mobisol, Flexi Personnel, Bosch, GIZ, Braun, Brighter Monday, CIM, Fuzu, SES, Safaricom, EY, KCB, MERCK, Krones, KHS, PWC, Kipya and Meditech among others.
As a result of this, Mobisol has now launched an office and shop in Kakamega town to serve the Western region with affordable solar solutions for homes and micro enterprises. This has also created employment for the local populace as well as providing clean energy that is environmentally safe.
A few members have enrolled in the Kipya Africa training in drilling and mining technology.
To this end we have also linked with the Senior Expertein Service (SES) of Bonn, Germany in collaboration with Preston Woods Enterprise in Kakamega to source for an expert in wood technology, process engineering and waste management who will arrive in January, 2016 to begin the first of three short stay mission for skills transfer. This will enhance our operations and accelerate job creation. We seek to expand this programme to other areas of expertise.
We also participated in hosting Denise O’Brien from California, USA in September 2016; An award winning Entrepreneur & Humanitarian, International Speaker, author and Publicist, President of Wings of Love International and DOME Entertainment Company with whom we seek to partner in the area of talent tapping, film production and external exchanges.
Through Kenya Counselling and psychological Association (KCPA), the RCE continues linkage with KNOD a Global Learning Network originated from the US which is promoting Employer directed training that is real project based. So far eleven young Kenyans who were selected to become alpha students in the scholarship programme are on their way to completion.
The RCEKW also participated in the Civil Society Reference Group (CSROG) Workshop for selected CSO Leaders in Kenya held at Lukenya Gateaway in Nairobi in July 2016 dubbed, “Leadership and Integrity” with a focus on Strengthening the Leadership Capacity of CSO Leadership in Kenya with follow-up assignments that are ongoing.
RCEKW in collaboration with World Union of Churches (WUC) and London College of Business and Theological Studies (LCBTS) have continued to carry out community leadership training involving Church leaders and other community leaders. This year a total of 127 leaders graduated from the programme.
Our book “The Gobal Educator” by Julie Lindsay in collaboration with various co-authors from across the globe including Stephen Opanga of RCEKW was published in October, 2016. Our main theme is “Leveraging Technology for Collaborative Learning & Teaching.”In our presentation we assert that, Modern learning must be global and therefore learning environments must be connected and able to “flatten” learning around the globe. This calls for a shift in pedagogy, a shift in mindset and integration of digital and online technologies. In “The Global Educator” author and global education forerunner Julie Lindsay et al, illustrate the need for inter-cultural understanding and collaboration to personalise learning, achieve curriculum objectives and bring the world to our students.
How do we navigate these new waters of networked learning? What model can be developed for technology-infused globally connected learning that will support classroom teachers, education leaders and higher education? In addition to answering these questions, the book provides practical resources and powerful stories from educators and education leaders who are forging connections across the globe. The paperback is available on Amazon for pre-order.
Earlier in the year, Dr. Gordon Nguka was appointed as Health Envoy on SDG 3 and has since participated in various fora worldwide beginning from the workshop on mobilising vision of action towards sustainability, with education as a driver, with over 750 participants from 22 Countries who met at the Centre for Environmental Education in Ahmedabad, India on 11th - 13th January, 2016.The Workshop focussed on Ensuring Continuum of Quality Care for Healthy Lives and Wellbeing. We as RCE Kakamega Western are proud of this appointment and continue to support all initiatives towards achievement of all set targets in this direction.
In May, 2016 we held a workshop for RCE members in conjunction with the National Enviroment Management Authority (NEMA) and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) at the KAMADEP Guesthouse with a focus on “Conceptualization of transition from MDGs to SDGs” . Various areas were addressed including Key note addresses from the MMUST and NEMA leadership; An Overview of the RCE; Transition from MDG’s to SDG’s and The Role of MMUST as a host institution in achieving SDGs and ESD. A team was selected to draw proposals for funding from NEMA.
Our collaboration continues in the Jos Herman’s led SVS Project with partners drawn from Europe, Asia and Africa to draw a proposal to the EU and USAID. We look forward to participate in more ventures of this nature and hope to link with funders from the Diaspora for development.
A team of RCE KW members led by Stephen Opanga attended the first East African German Career Fair at Radison Blue in Nairobi, Kenya in June 2016 where they interacted with various entities from Germany and Kenya including DAAD, Alumnai Portal, Geothe Institute, Mobisol, Flexi Personnel, Bosch, GIZ, Braun, Brighter Monday, CIM, Fuzu, SES, Safaricom, EY, KCB, MERCK, Krones, KHS, PWC, Kipya and Meditech among others.
As a result of this, Mobisol has now launched an office and shop in Kakamega town to serve the Western region with affordable solar solutions for homes and micro enterprises. This has also created employment for the local populace as well as providing clean energy that is environmentally safe.
A few members have enrolled in the Kipya Africa training in drilling and mining technology.
To this end we have also linked with the Senior Expertein Service (SES) of Bonn, Germany in collaboration with Preston Woods Enterprise in Kakamega to source for an expert in wood technology, process engineering and waste management who will arrive in January, 2016 to begin the first of three short stay mission for skills transfer. This will enhance our operations and accelerate job creation. We seek to expand this programme to other areas of expertise.
We also participated in hosting Denise O’Brien from California, USA in September 2016; An award winning Entrepreneur & Humanitarian, International Speaker, author and Publicist, President of Wings of Love International and DOME Entertainment Company with whom we seek to partner in the area of talent tapping, film production and external exchanges.
Through Kenya Counselling and psychological Association (KCPA), the RCE continues linkage with KNOD a Global Learning Network originated from the US which is promoting Employer directed training that is real project based. So far eleven young Kenyans who were selected to become alpha students in the scholarship programme are on their way to completion.
The RCEKW also participated in the Civil Society Reference Group (CSROG) Workshop for selected CSO Leaders in Kenya held at Lukenya Gateaway in Nairobi in July 2016 dubbed, “Leadership and Integrity” with a focus on Strengthening the Leadership Capacity of CSO Leadership in Kenya with follow-up assignments that are ongoing.
RCEKW in collaboration with World Union of Churches (WUC) and London College of Business and Theological Studies (LCBTS) have continued to carry out community leadership training involving Church leaders and other community leaders. This year a total of 127 leaders graduated from the programme.
Our book “The Gobal Educator” by Julie Lindsay in collaboration with various co-authors from across the globe including Stephen Opanga of RCEKW was published in October, 2016. Our main theme is “Leveraging Technology for Collaborative Learning & Teaching.”In our presentation we assert that, Modern learning must be global and therefore learning environments must be connected and able to “flatten” learning around the globe. This calls for a shift in pedagogy, a shift in mindset and integration of digital and online technologies. In “The Global Educator” author and global education forerunner Julie Lindsay et al, illustrate the need for inter-cultural understanding and collaboration to personalise learning, achieve curriculum objectives and bring the world to our students.
How do we navigate these new waters of networked learning? What model can be developed for technology-infused globally connected learning that will support classroom teachers, education leaders and higher education? In addition to answering these questions, the book provides practical resources and powerful stories from educators and education leaders who are forging connections across the globe. The paperback is available on Amazon for pre-order.
c) Challenges experiences: Character count 300 words:
CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD
We have continued work in sensitizing the communities on SDG’s and ESD with challenges in means, resources and effective coordination. Our officials got involved in a variety of engagements that have kept them busy most of the year. There is greater need for more frequent and regular meetings. We realize that our general populace are still ignorant on the transition from MDG’s to SDG’s.
The RCE is yet to locate strong partnerships with key funders to enable us to effectively run all our programmes. To this end we are placing in proposals to various funding agencies including the recently launched County Innovation Challenge Fund and the National Research Fund.
We need sponsorship to participate in the upcoming 10th Global RCE Conference, Yogyakarta, 23-25 November, 2016; Indonesia.
We are also planning to host an international Youth Summit in Kakamega, Kenya in the new year and we seek support from all and sundry on this initiative.
We have continued work in sensitizing the communities on SDG’s and ESD with challenges in means, resources and effective coordination. Our officials got involved in a variety of engagements that have kept them busy most of the year. There is greater need for more frequent and regular meetings. We realize that our general populace are still ignorant on the transition from MDG’s to SDG’s.
The RCE is yet to locate strong partnerships with key funders to enable us to effectively run all our programmes. To this end we are placing in proposals to various funding agencies including the recently launched County Innovation Challenge Fund and the National Research Fund.
We need sponsorship to participate in the upcoming 10th Global RCE Conference, Yogyakarta, 23-25 November, 2016; Indonesia.
We are also planning to host an international Youth Summit in Kakamega, Kenya in the new year and we seek support from all and sundry on this initiative.
