CategoriesBlog Mental HealthThe Mental Health Local Fundraising Initiative has stood as a beacon of hope for countless individuals struggling with mental health challenges in our community for the past five years. This initiative, driven by passion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to social change, has transformed lives in ways that were previously unimaginable. At the heart of […]
Nyahururu, Kenya – 19/11/2025. Today was a significant milestone for development stakeholders in our region. St. Martin CSA had the privilege of joining the Laikipia County Government and over fifty other partners at the Governor’s Office for the first-ever Partner Appreciation Day. The event, themed “Strengthening Partnerships for a Sustainable and Prosperous Laikipia,” was a […]
CategoriesNewsSt. Martin CSA Celebrates Patron Saint’s Day, Expresses Gratitude to Community Nyahururu, Kenya – 11/11/2025 – Today, we at St. Martin CSA joyfully celebrate our patron, Saint Martin of Tours, on his official feast day. His humble act of sharing his mantle centuries ago continues to be a powerful and guiding inspiration for our mission […]
CategoriesBlogBuilding agency and opportunity for marginalized people. Individuals who have marginalized identities are more likely to have their voices demobilized, disrespected and dismissed. Marginalized people are conventionally perceived to lack traditional forms of power such as public influence, formal authority, education, money, and political positions; however, they still possess the resources to impact their situations, […]
CategoriesBlog Mental HealthAre You a People-Pleaser? Here’s Why It’s Hurting Your Mental Health You think you’re just being nice. Helpful. Accommodating. But that constant need to make everyone happy? It’s not the virtue we often think it is, it’s actually a psychological trap that silently chips away at your wellbeing, your financial security, and your happiness. Sound […]
Strengthening Vocational Training in Kenya: Comundo’s 2025 Annual Partner Meeting at St. Martin CSA From May 4th to 7th, 2025, St. Martin CSA had the pleasure of hosting Comundo Staff, Coworkers, and 14 Partner Organizations from across Kenya – Coast, Kisumu, Laikipia, and Nairobi, for their Annual Partner Meeting. The event was held at the […]
Representing a substantial 75% of Kenya’s total population, the nation’s youth constitute a powerful demographic force, presenting both a considerable challenge and a significant opportunity for the country’s development. While their potential as drivers of social change, innovation, and entrepreneurship is undeniable, this demographic continues to grapple with critical issues such as high unemployment rates, […]
CategoriesBlogThe Global disability Summit was created in 2017 to convene global, regional, and national stakeholders that share the same goal and vision for disability inclusive development and humanitarian action. The Summits aim to close the gap between two often disconnected areas: disability inclusion and development cooperation. It is held every three years. The third Global Disability […]
Michael (Not his real name) was one of the 20 recoverees of the first cohort of 2024 intensive outpatient programme. Michael started taking drugs in high school, a trend that he continued with until he was enrolled in a vocational training centre in Narok. Michael would later drop out of school as he had used […]
Ruth Wangari, a single mother of three from Sironi, recalls her hardships vividly. “Life was a struggle every single day,” she says. “I was living with my mother, and my only work was casual labor in the fields or doing odd jobs. It was never enough to meet my children’s needs.” Despite these challenges, Ruth […]
