When Communities Lead, Systems Can Change. Build That Future With Us.
System Changer Network (SCN) is a backbone organization — a registered foundation in Kenya with international outreach — that brings local and global actors together to collaborate, learn, and co-create solutions that drive lasting systems change in East Africa, with a core focus on Kenya.
Since 2021, six Kenyan NGOs with a combined reach of over 1 million people have joined forces under SCN. Together, they are moving from fragmented, short‑term projects to connected, needs‑driven solutions that create real, sustainable impact for vulnerable communities — and strengthen their ability to empower themselves.
This is SDG 17 in action: partnerships at every level.
Our belief is simple: Projects might treat symptoms. We need to invest our efforts in strong systems to change lives. For everyone.
Systems can be built by partnering only – on all levels.
We act as system architect. Working directly with communities, we identify what truly matters—what must happen, where, when, and in parallel. And find partners and solutions. We view each region through the full SDG lens: Boldly systemic, Business‑Minded, and deeply Community‑Rooted
Driving Systemic Impact Through Collaboration
SCN ensures community initiatives don’t stand alone.
We connect them into a strong, coherent ecosystem shaped by real community needs — starting with farmers, fishing communities, and residents of informal settlements. From there, we link NGOs across regions to learn, collaborate, and grow stronger together. And globally, we bring in partners like you to help scale what already works into lasting systems change.
For partners, the value is clear:
Companies, social enterprises, universities, and global innovators gain a trusted platform to collaborate, learn, and scale tested solutions. We offer high‑value cross‑sector connections, meaningful engagement opportunities, access to a growing impact ecosystem — and a way to de‑risk your investments by strengthening the system behind them.
We enable continuous learning, solution‑sharing, and replication across regions. We turn fragmented, single‑topic projects into coordinated, high‑impact action rooted in deep local trust. And with the SCN Index, we measure not only results, but also the quality of collaboration and alignment with community needs across the SDGs.
In short:
We shift development from isolated projects to an interconnected network — so communities can build markets, grow resilience, and shape their own future. As the backbone, SCN Kenya makes solutions scalable and truly sustainable
Understanding the power of networking and system approaches for All 
Solar driven water purification of dam and other water-related solutions , Bungoma County. Kibisi. 
Safety training for boda-boda (moto-bike taxi ) drivers in Bungoma county collaborating with local administration 
From bee keeping, Artemisa planting, herbal drying and BSF to fish ponds and organic farming. Highlight silk farming – at Core Health & Wealth in Bungoma county 3. Zentrum MHH. Cooperative Kibstar 
Soap making, fish farming and processing, women health in Homabay at Wa-Wa Kenya 
Women knitting and selling groups – for more income and better mental health 
Production and training rooms at aour GAASPP center in Webyue 
Training microentrepreneurs of selfmade hygiene products on marketing in Mukuru slums, Nairobi by TENDO 
From victim to eroe – people with albinism train on animal health and care for elderly and become changemakers 
Eco Village at our guesthouse GAASPP, Webuye – the guesthouse cross-finances the NGO center 
Microentreneur beneficiary 
Training sessions for NGOs from Kenya an neighbor countries at our centers 
Business and more hygiene: At TENDO, our community members produce high quality hygiene products 
Self-help groups participate in many SCN training sessions – from basic business skills to farming, from hygiene to better housing practices 
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Why invest in SCN?
When you partner with us, you’re not funding a single project.
You’re investing in the infrastructure that makes every other investment stronger, more efficient, and scalable.
You help build the system that enables long-term change — not just short-term results.
Explore our results and hear directly from the communities and partners we serve.
News
22./23. January 2026 Teenagemother conference in our SCN Kenya
Martin Mureithi, Deputy County Commissioner of Bungoma North, appreciated the efforts of stakeholders who took part in the conference, citing that the findings would be a big step in assisting the national government in strategizing on the way forward.
Read more about our conference at Newsline Kenya .
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