Throughout the conference, we heard passionate voices reminding us that true philanthropy goes beyond mere aid—it is a love for people, an expression of Ubuntu—I am because we are. To decolonize philanthropy, we realized the importance of contextualizing it and tapping into our African wisdom to identify what truly works for our communities.
Position Paper From The Kenya Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) | Domestic Resource For Sustainable Health Financing
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have been instrumental in advocating for increased financing towards health in Kenya, playing a crucial role in shaping policies, monitoring their implementation, and providing evidence-based recommendations for improving health outcomes. CSOs have championed allocating, prioritising, and utilising resources for essential health programs, ranging from community health to primary healthcare, maternal and child health, TB, HIV/AIDS, and malaria. Through their efforts, CSOs have facilitated public participation, conducted research, monitored and evaluated health programs, and promoted social accountability, resulting in more effective utilisation of health resources.