Vice Versa Global

Intervarsity Public Lecture on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
2024-08-17 08:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Kampala) | Kyambogo University, Kyambogo Road, Kiwatule - Banda, Kampala, Uganda
Vice Versa Initiative Uganda is organizing an Intervarsity Public Lecture on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
Topic: Making SRHR Services Accessible
Date: 17th August 2024
Time: 8am – Noon
Venue: Kyambogo University Auditorium
For more information, please contact 0788436202.
Registration link 👇🏽
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecyUCuoU2vNhV0fo20RW53cVA3AhLqYrhs9alD0SDa8WLx4g/viewform?usp=pp_url
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AFRICA PEACE AND ENVIRONMENT SUMMIT
2024-08-12 08:00 - 2024-08-16 17:00 (Africa/Nairobi) | The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Bogani East Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Peace and the environment are inextricably linked. Amid the prevailing security and environmental challenges, it is crucial that stakeholders dedicated to peace and environmental causes at the local, regional, and global levels engage in a community-led conversation that promotes a greener, more peaceful and sustainable Africa. The Africa Peace and Environment Summit aims to provide a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action to promote peace and environmental sustainability across the African continent.
Objectives of the summit
1.Explore linkages between peace and environment
2.Share experiences, challenges, perspectives, best practices and solutions
3.Nurture a collaborative action to build a greener and more peaceful Africa.

APES Youth Day: 12th August
APES Women’s Day: 13th August
Summit Days: 14th-16th August

Venue: The Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Repositioning Community Philanthropy for Impact through Storytelling
2024-07-19 09:00 - 13:00 (Africa/Nairobi) | Baraza Media Lab, Keystone Park, 95 Riverside Dr, Nairobi, Kenya
In the ever-evolving landscape of information, it’s undeniable how stories and narratives hold the immense power to shape our perceptions and influence our understanding of the world. Community philanthropy needs to be re-positioned for impact through storytelling. This involves leveraging the stories of communities in a manner that conveys the significance, effectiveness, and transformative potential of local giving efforts. Storytelling can be utilized by:
1. Humanizing the Impact: Relaying stories of individuals whose lives have been impacted by philanthropic acts; emphasizing the experiences and challenges encountered, and the observable results of local giving.
2. Highlighting Success Stories: Showcasing stories of success from community-led initiatives that have achieved meaningful outcomes through philanthropy; Illustrating how grassroots organizations and projects have made a difference in addressing local needs, fostering social cohesion, and building resilient communities. These stories can serve as inspiring examples and models for replication.
3. Amplify Diverse Voices: Ensure that storytelling reflects the diversity of voices and experiences within the community. Elevate the perspectives of marginalized groups, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others whose voices may be underrepresented. By amplifying diverse voices, storytelling can foster greater inclusivity and representation within philanthropic narratives.
4. Empower Community Narratives: Empower community members to share their own stories of giving, solidarity, and resilience. Provide platforms and opportunities for individuals to express their experiences, aspirations, and visions for community philanthropy. Encourage storytelling as a means of building collective identity, fostering empathy, and strengthening social connections.
5. Illustrate Collaboration and Partnership: Highlight stories of collaboration and partnership between philanthropic organizations, local nonprofits, government agencies, businesses, and community members. Showcase how collective action and shared goals can amplify impact, leverage resources, and address complex social challenges more effectively than individual efforts alone.
6. Emphasize Long-Term Impact: Tell stories that illustrate the long-term impact and sustainability of community philanthropy initiatives. Showcase how investments in education, health, economic development, and social justice can yield lasting benefits for future generations. Highlight the importance of continuity, adaptability, and community ownership in achieving sustained impact over time.
7. Address Challenges and Lessons Learned: Be transparent about the challenges, setbacks, and lessons learned in the process of community philanthropy. Share stories of resilience, innovation, and perseverance in overcoming obstacles and adapting strategies to changing circumstances. Acknowledge the complexities of community development work and the importance of ongoing learning and improvement.
8. Inspire Action and Engagement: Use storytelling to inspire action, mobilize support,and foster a culture of giving and civic participation within the community. Invite audiences to become active participants in philanthropic efforts, whether through volunteering, donating, advocating for change, or contributing their skills and expertise. Empower individuals to see themselves as agents of positive change within their own communities.
Storytelling has the power to connect more deeply with audiences and encourage more support and involvement by giving the impact a human face. By harnessing the power of storytelling, community philanthropy can be re-positioned as a dynamic and impactful force for positive change, capable of mobilizing resources, building solidarity, and transforming lives and communities for the better.
Date: Friday June 19th, 2024
Time: 9am – 1pm EAT
Venue: Baraza Media Lab
Contact us: eunice@viceversaglobal.com and Hellen.Kuria@kcdf.or.ke

Diani Beach Zero Plastics Festival 2024 Edition
2024-06-06 08:00 - 2024-06-08 17:00 (Africa/Nairobi)
Vice Versa Global and SambaSports Youth Agenda is thrilled to introduce the ‘Zero Plastic Festival,’ a three-day extravaganza set to coincide with World Oceans Day on June 8th, 2024. With a focus on sustainability and ocean conservation, our festival aims to promote responsible tourism, advocate for a plastic-free environment, and showcase Diani Beach as the epitome of cleanliness in Africa.

Background: World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day, observed annually on June 8th, is a global initiative to raise awareness about the critical role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth. It serves as a platform to highlight the beauty, wealth, and importance of oceans while promoting solutions to the challenges they face.
Officially recognized by the United Nations in 2008, World Oceans Day has evolved into a global movement with events worldwide. This year’s theme, “Protecting Our Oceans, Protecting Our Future,” underscores the need for immediate action to preserve marine ecosystems, reduce plastic pollution, and promote sustainable ocean management practices. It is a reminder of the oceans’ significance and a call to action for individuals, governments, and organizations to collaborate in safeguarding these vital resources for future generations.

Objectives of the Festival

Promote Responsible Tourism: By organizing this festival, we aim to raise awareness about the impact of tourism on the oceans and marine life, encouraging visitors, tour operators and local community to adopt responsible practices as foundational to optimal leisure and comfort during their stay, and a catalyst for more enhanced social and economic outcomes for the blue economy stakeholders at large.
Create a Plastic-Free Environment: Through education, advocacy, and practical initiatives, we seek to minimize the use of plastic products and promote sustainable alternatives to reduce plastic pollution in our oceans and beaches. This will include exhibitions on creative innovations around alternatives to plastics, and plastic recycling products.
Showcase Diani Beach as the Cleanest beach destination in Africa: By demonstrating our commitment to cleanliness and environmental stewardship, we aim to position Diani Beach as a stellar tourism destination in Africa, shining example of eco-friendly tourism in the region, attracting environmentally-conscious travellers from across the globe.

Conclusion
Through the ‘Zero Plastic Festival, Vice Versa Global and Samba Sports Youth Agenda endeavors to not only raise awareness about oceanic issues but also inspire tangible action towards building a more sustainable and resilient future for our planet’s oceans. Join us in celebrating World Oceans Day and making a meaningful difference in the health of our oceans!
Imagine pristine beaches, vibrant communities, and a thriving ecosystem. With your support, we aim to turn this vision into reality by organizing the Diani Beach Zero Plastic Festival. As we gather to commemorate World Oceans Day, we seek to do more than just mark the occasion; we strive to make a tangible impact.
By joining hands with us, you will not only play a crucial role in promoting responsible tourism but also in fostering a plastic-free environment. Your contribution will directly fund the above budget and aid in the acquisition of essential cleaning equipment such as wheelbarrows, rakes, pangas, slashers, and other tools vital for our ongoing clean-up efforts.
Together, let’s showcase Diani Beach as a shining example of environmental stewardship, a beacon of hope for Africa and beyond. Your involvement will not only make a difference today but will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

7th Edition of AACOSE
2024-05-15 08:00 - 2024-05-17 17:00 (Africa/Nairobi) | Tangaza University College, Nairobi, Kenya
ABOUT AACOSE
Welcome to AACOSE, an initiative of the Institute for Social Transformation at Tangaza University College, founded in 2017. Our mission is to bring together key players in social entrepreneurship, fostering collaboration to cultivate an environment conducive to its growth across Africa.

AACOSE, co-organized by Tangaza University College – Institute for Social Transformation alongside various partner organisations dedicated to supporting social entrepreneurs, serves as a premier Pan-African gathering. Here, stakeholders in social entrepreneurship come together for mutual learning, co-creation, networking, and the development of narratives essential for driving social transformation on the continent.

At AACOSE, we focus on solutions, spotlighting the efforts of social entrepreneurs and innovations driving positive change in Africa. Our value lies in generating new knowledge, shaping the discourse surrounding social entrepreneurship, co-creating innovative solutions, fostering connections, and forging alliances to propel the growth of social entrepreneurship.

Join us at AACOSE and be part of the movement towards impactful social change across Africa.

AACOSE 7
AACOSE 7 will centre around the theme of – Building Networks to Advance Social Entrepreneurship in Africa. This focus is timely as the world grapples with pressing issues such as environmental crisis, growing inequality, and widespread youth unemployment, necessitating urgent collaborative efforts. While traditional economic models have often fallen short, social entrepreneurship has proven to be a catalyst for positive change, particularly in Africa.

Social entrepreneurship in Africa is effectively addressing social challenges through sustainable enterprises that prioritise societal well-being. Despite notable growth, there remain obstacles hindering its acceleration, including limited access to finances, absence of legal frameworks, weak collaboration, and capacity development. Additionally, social entrepreneurship remains misunderstood and unpopular in many countries, highlighting the need for greater awareness and strengthened networks.

AACOSE aims to address these challenges by leveraging existing networks and initiatives to build a continental network of social entrepreneurship. By connecting and strengthening these networks, AACOSE seeks to propel social entrepreneurship into a transformative force for continental change. Through multi-sectoral collaboration and a Pan-African discussion, AACOSE endeavours to bridge crucial gaps and advance social entrepreneurship in Africa.

Methodology of the conference

The summit will use a methodology that blends the experiences and practices that will contribute to generating new knowledge and solutions. It will showcase models of social entrepreneurs, case studies, social entrepreneurship research, and panel discussions. The sessions will be organised in plenary and breakout sessions. The breakout sessions provide the opportunity for in-depth conversation, showcasing, master class and practices on thematic areas. The parallel sessions are led by industry leaders. The AACOSE academia will focus on research paper presentations.

Outcomes

The conference will generate new knowledge through panel discussions and case studies. This knowledge will be compiled in a book that will enhance our understanding of social entrepreneurship practices and challenges. This will serve as a learning resource for social entrepreneurship. In addition, the conference will be able to connect various social entrepreneurship networks, which will help to amplify the impact that is shaping the content. It will create new research opportunities for academia. The lessons from the conference will provide direction for advocacy for social entrepreneurship in Africa.

Date & Time

May 15, 2024 – May 17, 2024
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Price KES 2,500 – KES 60,000

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International Women's Day 2024 - Ukunda Show Ground
2024-03-06 - 2024-03-08 | Ukunda Show Ground, Kwale, Kenya
Vice Versa Global, in collaboration with Sambasports Youth Agenda organized the International Women’s Day festival, recognized as an official county event at Kwale County.
Gathering more than 3200 participants, the event showcased the power of digitalization in fostering tolerant and innovative communities to combat climate change and gender-based violence. Through localized discussions, women and girls engaged in dialogues on pertinent local issues, fostering conversations with key stakeholders

The Ability Festival 2023 - Tangaza University College
2023-12-02 | Tangaza University College, Nairobi, Kenya
In collaboration with Tangaza University, Vice Versa Global is organizing the 1st Annual Ability Celebration this World Disability Day. The theme for this year is “Breaking Barriers, Embracing Abilities: Celebration, Inclusion and Empowerment.
All are invited for exhibitions, performances, art displays, photography, and more. You are all welcome.

The Dutch Africa Strategy Debate
2023-11-23 | AMREF International University, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
We understand the significance of active citizenship and the role of a robust debate culture in fostering it. This is why we host Global Talks – impactful gatherings focused on pressing themes, providing ideal spaces for engaged young individuals to connect and engage.
Through these debates, we highlight our interconnectedness, aiming to unite efforts for sustainable change and development.
Our commitment to leading lively debates and providing inclusive platforms reflects our dedication to localizing global discussions. By actively engaging youth, grassroots communities, and diverse stakeholders, we harness the transformative power of local voices in shaping the global narrative.

Community SDG Festival
2023-09-20 | Rowallan Camp, Nairobi, Rowallan Camp, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Join us at the most anticipated event of the year- THE COMMUNITY SDG FESTIVAL.
From local innovation to global collaboration, this festival is a vibrant tapestry of ideas, actions, and unity. Step into a world where sustainability meets creativity, passion meets purpose, and each one of us becomes a catalyst for the Sustainable Development Goals.
See how community actions resonate in a worldwide movement for change.

International Women's Day 2023 - Rowallan Camp
2023-03-08 | Rowallan Camp, Nairobi, Rowallan Camp, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Vice Versa Global, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, organized the International Women’s Day festival, recognized as an official county event by the Nairobi City County.
Gathering more than 700 participants, the event showcased the power of digitalization in fostering tolerant and innovative communities to combat climate change and gender-based violence. Through localized discussions, women and girls engaged in dialogues on pertinent local issues, fostering conversations with key stakeholders.
