{"id":6865,"date":"2023-12-21T17:52:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T17:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kmtraining.org\/thecollaboratives-journey-reflecting-on-the-outgoing-and-welcoming-the-incoming-steering-committee\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T13:16:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:16:31","slug":"thecollaboratives-journey-reflecting-on-the-outgoing-and-welcoming-the-incoming-steering-committee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kmtraining.org\/fr\/thecollaboratives-journey-reflecting-on-the-outgoing-and-welcoming-the-incoming-steering-committee\/","title":{"rendered":"TheCollaborative&#8217;s Journey: Reflecting on the Outgoing and Welcoming the Incoming Steering Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\" ><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/icd.amref.org\/thecollaborative\/\">&#8220;TheCollaborative\u201d<\/a>, a dynamic epicenter for knowledge exchange and collaboration within the realm of Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FP\/RH) in East Africa, has had the privilege of being steered by a dedicated team of eight professionals during the 2022\/23 term. These individuals have played a pivotal role in navigating the ever-evolving FP\/RH landscape in the region, offering invaluable insights and facilitating access to an extensive array of FP\/RH platforms, encompassing both physical and virtual realms. They have championed Knowledge Management as a means to enhance efficiencies in FP\/RH programming, implementation, and information dissemination throughout the region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This FP\/RH Community of Practice\u00a0 (est. 2021) has served as a connecting thread, bringing together 376 members from 16 African countries, representing government entities, non-governmental organizations, international development agencies, and donors, all united by a shared commitment to advancing FP\/RH initiatives.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we express our gratitude to the outgoing members, we capture their invaluable experiences and insights. Join us in celebrating their journey and gathering wisdom for the incoming team.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\" ><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\"><\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Navigating at the Grassroots &#8211; Shadrack Msuya (Tanzania)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19219 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/kmtraining.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"Image of Shadrack Msuya (Tanzania)\" width=\"243\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\">Shadrack&#8217;s tenure on the steering committee allowed him to engage stakeholders\u00a0at the grassroots level. He championed essential topics, playing a vital role in selecting key participants for discussions. A highlight was his involvement in promoting comprehensive sexuality education where he moderated a three-member panel of experts from UNESCO, HDI-Rwanda and the Centre for Adolescent Studies &#8211; Kenya in a webinar titled \u201cComprehensive Sexuality Education in East Africa: What does it entail? Country models, Success stories, and challenges\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\">Shadrack advises the upcoming team to actively engage and champion critical dialogues within their respective countries.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Broadening Horizons Through Engagement &#8211; Athnase Rukundo (Rwanda)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-19226 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kmtraining.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Picture1-1.png\" alt=\"Image of Athnase Rukundo (Rwanda), outgoing committee member.\" width=\"258\" height=\"260\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\">Athnase&#8217;s experience on the steering committee broadened his horizons. He connected with representatives from different countries, gaining insights into their unique FP\/SRH initiatives. Contributions to planning meetings and activities, including attending events like the AHAIC conference, were pivotal. Athnase emphasizes the importance of webinars and tools, as well as the structured organization of the steering committee by country. He encourages the incoming team to embrace TheCollaborative as a platform for building knowledge and essential networks.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Empowering Content Creation &#8211; Njeri Mbugua (Kenya)<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19240 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/kmtraining.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Picture1-2.png\" alt=\"Njeri Mbugua (Kenya), outgoing committee member\" width=\"281\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Njeri focused on empowering content creation during her tenure. She addressed the challenge of generating and accessing relevant content for FP\/RH practitioners and enthusiasts. Njeri successfully bridged the Knowledge SUCCESS project with her organization, JHPIEGO, and collaborated with the secretariat to create valuable content pieces. Topics included intergenerational dialogue and innovative approaches to family planning and reproductive health service provision through pharmacies.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Insights from Multiple Countries &#8211; Collins Otieno (Kenya)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19241 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/kmtraining.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Picture1-3.png\" alt=\"Collins Otieno (Kenya), outgoing committee member\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collins underscores the unique opportunity provided by the steering committee to connect with members from various Eastern African countries. This diversity enriched discussions by offering insights and perspectives on the FP\/SRH landscape across nations. The committee&#8217;s structured organization by country and the separate WhatsApp group allowed for sharing country-specific perspectives before presenting them to the broader CoP community. Collins also values the chance to contribute to shaping themes, activities, and discussions within the CoP. He emphasizes the personal growth and skills development gained through participation.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Advocating for Male Engagement and the Girl Child &#8211; Katanta Simwanza (Tanzania)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19249 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/kmtraining.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Picture1-4.png\" alt=\"Katanta Simwanza (Tanzania), outgoing committee member\" width=\"214\" height=\"274\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Katanta played a pivotal role in advocating for male engagement and addressing issues related to the girl child within FP\/SRH discussions. His contributions helped illuminate crucial aspects of reproductive health that require attention.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The outgoing steering committee members have been guiding lights in TheCollaborative. Their experiences and advice serve as a testament to the power of collaboration, knowledge exchange, and advocacy within the realm of family planning and reproductive health. As we welcome new leaders to carry the torch forward, let us heed the wisdom of these esteemed members and continue to strengthen our commitment to this vital cause.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_border_width_1 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\"   style=\"width: 100%;\"><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\"><\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Welcoming the Incoming Steering Committee<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As TheCollaborative welcomes its newly elected steering committee members, a diverse group of dedicated individuals from across East Africa, we can&#8217;t help but feel the excitement and passion they bring to the table. Elected by popular vote and set to lead the community of practice (CoP) for the next 12 months, these new leaders come with a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to advancing the field of family planning and reproductive health (FP\/RH). Let&#8217;s hear what they have to say about their aspirations and plans for the CoP.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Grace Munisi (Tanzania)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a background as a gender, health, and development specialist, Grace brings a wealth of experience to the steering committee. She is keen to enhance the understanding that gender issues play a significant role in achieving the ambitious FP2030 goals. Her work with the Save Mothers Initiative in Tanzania and her role on the executive steering committee of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania&#8217;s Generation of Equality initiative make her a valuable addition to the team.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Henry Wasswa (Uganda)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Henry is a public health professional and clinical practitioner who has been actively engaged in FP\/RH initiatives, including the &#8220;Wish to Action&#8221; and &#8220;Standup&#8221; projects. His participation in Knowledge SUCCESS events, Learning Circles, and FP Insights showcases his dedication to the field. As a program implementer, he aims to share valuable insights into family planning and SRH practices.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Amanda Banura (Uganda)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amanda&#8217;s role as the Uganda Youth Alliance for Family Planning and Adolescent Health and the Youth Focal Point for FP2030 has equipped her with a deep understanding of youth advocacy. She&#8217;s not only a journalist by profession but also a passionate youth advocate and trainer of trainers. Amanda&#8217;s goal is to connect with other professionals, explore regional collaborations, and continue advocating for youth voices in FP\/RH.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Athnase Rukundo (Rwanda)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athnase, a medical doctor with expertise in epidemiology, is no stranger to TheCollaborative. He values the opportunities for learning and networking that the steering committee provides. Athnase&#8217;s involvement in various technical working groups on SRH and family planning positions him to contribute valuable insights and learnings to the community.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Alliance Ishimwe (Rwanda)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serving as the FP2030 youth focal point representative for Rwanda, Alliance is committed to advocating for youth inclusion in SRH discussions. She plays an active role in technical working groups and contributes to the development of inclusive services and policies for young people. Her experience and passion for youth engagement will be instrumental in the CoP.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Keflie Yohannes (Ethiopia)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keflie is a dedicated SRH professional and public health expert eager to share the achievements and lessons from his work in Ethiopia. His participation in Learning Circles sparked his interest in TheCollaborative, and he is determined to lead the FP\/RH agenda within the CoP.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Howard Akamala (Kenya)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Howard serves as the vice-chair of Health NGOs Network in Kenya and works for Living Goods, focusing on community health and youth access to SRH services. He brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to ensuring equitable access to RMNCH services, particularly for young people.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Saraphina Ambale (Kenya)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saraphina, founder of Eagle Wings Organization in Kisumu, is dedicated to improving SRH for young girls and women. She is actively involved in the GBV technical working group and the SRHR Alliance. Saraphina is excited about contributing to conversations on enhancing family planning and promoting SRHR.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Athnase Rukundo (Rwanda)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the secretariat, the team is focused on enhancing visibility, commitment to the CoP&#8217;s purpose, and tapping into existing networks to push forward country efforts. 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