This edition highlights how locally led solutions are shaping sustainable development across communities. We share insights from AfricaXchange 2026 on moving from ideas to implementation, spotlight members advancing climate action and livelihoods in Mombasa, and bring you stories of grassroots efforts driving environmental resilience. We also feature news on community-led climate solutions and funding opportunities to support your work.

We look at locally led change across Kenya, highlighting community-driven climate action, livelihoods, and empowerment initiatives supporting young women.
We also share updates on coordination efforts, community voices in food systems, and new opportunities to strengthen impact.

Community based organizations working to improve climate resistance in their communities

From regional coordination updates to youth-led impact in Kenya, discover key insights, leadership developments, and funding opportunities in this issue of Community Pulse.

Viddah Owino has been appointed as the Global Alliance for Communities Lead.

As the year comes to a close, we reflect on some of the moments, milestones, and shared work that shaped 2025 across the Alliance.

Alliance members in Kisumu, Western Kenya, built on earlier training to strengthen financial development, gender mainstreaming, and resource mobilization.

Alliance members in Siaya Country, Western Kenya, strengthened governance, resource mobilization, and digital literacy through member-led training.

A monthly roundup of community leadership, member achievements, opportunities and news across our network.

Kamakowa Jamtaka CBO secures new funding for youth empowerment following the Alliance's member-led leadership and governance training.

Young Africans Community Empowerment Initiative is strengthening opportunity and resilience in rural Sierra Leone.

Change for Planet Foundation is helping communities shape sustainable futures through climate action, digital inclusion and community-led development.