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We are excited and just a little jealous that Wasafiri’s Dr Kate Simpson is teaming up with Jo Appleby (she/her) and Impact to work with Common Goal during this years Euros Men’s Football tournement The Common Goal Sustainability Summit is all about football stepping up and playing its part in delivering the UN SDGs and we will be there in Berlin talking #collaboration #systemcraft and no doubt learning a whole lot about just what’s possible when football gets serious about sustainability

And we're off... With our systems change approach at the centre of it, we are excited to kick start a cool project with the African Population and Health Research Center that will support agri-food MSEs and small holder farmers to supply affordable, healthy, and sustainable food to #schoolfeeding programs in some of the poorest communities in Nairobi. Finding ourselves in the same room as some of our African Food Fellowship fellows from Kenya and Rwanda was a happy bonus! #Systemcraft International Development Research Centre (IDRC) The Rockefeller Foundation Nairobi City County

Wasafiri loved facilitating this UNFS programme alongside our friends at Wageningen University & Research. Our Director, Ian Randall, shared the Systemcraft framework and helped curate an empowering week for the emerging leaders of food systems transformation in the region. Thank you to UN Food Systems Coordination Hub and Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) for the opportunity.

We are inspired by the dedication of a passionate team and the leaders who come together to make lasting change happen in our #African food systems. Their commitment to transformative change is so encouraging to be a part of. We are proud to support and serve these leaders through the African Food Fellowship. Keep it up! #MakeGoodChangeHappen

Great to have our Partnerships Lead Chiara Frattini in Belgium soon for the Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association Forum for candid discussions on philanthropy’s legitimacy, accountability, and  power imbalances. And of course, to make new friends and catch up with old ones. #WasafiriOutInTheWorld #PhileaForum

Your organisation invests a lot of money to address various global challenges. How can you achieve a lasting and transformative change? The answer: A systems change approach. Scott Hinkle highlights the importance of unlocking systems change when tackling complex problems. Even small changes by individuals and teams can lead to meaningful change over time. #Systemcraft is our approach and is applicable across diverse problems. Read his article here: https://lnkd.in/dh9T-3fm If this approach makes sense to you, reach out to us so we can understand your particular set of challenges. And together let's make good change happen. #MakeGoodChangeHappen

A big week for wasafiri with simultaneous work in Chile, the UK, Kenya AND Australia ! A pleasure to be partnering with partners old and new Wageningen University & Research Forward Institute Zurich Foundation Mercy Corps and all working to make good change happen #systemcraft

Today, #Kenyans are coming together to plant trees on National Tree Growing Day towards a more #sustainable and #resilient planet. Today is also about remembering those whose lives have been changed forever by the recent devastating floods across the country. Let's take a moment to pay tribute to those we have lost. Happy #NationalTreeGrowingDay!

You might be wondering whether the African Food Fellowship is right for you so this week we shall be answering some FAQs about what we are all about. ➡ First, what sets the African Food Fellowship apart? The Fellowship focuses on leadership as a key driver in transforming food systems. We seek to strengthen leadership in the agri-food systems sector. We believe that good leadership is essential to create healthy, inclusive and sustainable food systems. ➡ How do we do this? We equip Fellows with the skills and confidence to be highly sought after change-leaders in their spheres. Fellows have found success in applying lessons from the Fellowship in their careers and in generally improving food systems. This is a great opportunity for mid to senior level food system leaders in #Rwanda and #Kenya. Send us your application today and spread the word! https://buff.ly/4dpICi9 Wageningen University & Research Wasafiri

Seeking Research Consultants in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Jordan, and Sudan Description: Join us in making a difference in addressing youth and women employment challenges in conflict-affected regions! We are aiming to work with a program empowering 230,000 young individuals across the Middle East, North Africa, Sahel & West Africa, and the Horn of Africa. Role: - Dynamic consultants needed to conduct comprehensive research in target countries. Delve deep into the landscape of youth and women employment, identifying strategies and policies for a prosperous future. - Responsibilities include engaging stakeholders, gathering qualitative and quantitative data, analyzing case studies, and crafting insightful reports. - Expertise in research methodology, data analysis, and communication essential for collaboration with local teams. Requirements: - Minimum 5 years' experience in research within entrepreneurship and youth employment. - Keen understanding of private sector dynamics. - Proven track record in conflict-affected regions. Timeline: Project estimated to run from June/July 2024 through November 2024. If interested, please send CV and a few quick bullets on how you meet the requirements to [email protected]