Groundbreaking and Fundraising for Legacy Hub
OSIEPE Practical Action, in conjunction with partners and the County Government of Kisumu in recognition of the need to share the emerging model of CBO driven transformation as well as the demand for an extensive livestock value chains platform intends to host a ground breaking ceremony cum fund raising event at its proposed headquarters in Awasi on Saturday 10th December 2016. The efforts of community based organizations (CBOs) produce a sustainable mechanism for boosting efforts of public and private sector investments. OSIEPE practical Action, as a CBO, has demonstrated that this works through its unique model of quality of life transformation. The uniqueness of the expo will be built on a facilitated lesson learning as well as partnership and business deal-making platform to be combined with fund-raising. |
he platform will be an outstanding opportunity where lessons and partnership ideas will be shared as captured in OSIEPE model and partnership opportunities availed to various development partners, other CBOs, professionals, service providers and county governments. A special focus will be put in launching the Kisumu County Dairy Value chain program.
The 1 day expo will bring together OSIEPE members, local, regional and international partners and leaders. A special interest is placed on other CBOs, development services providers, researchers, academia, input suppliers, development sector, media, youth and political leaders. Objectives The event will showcase OSIEPE model, mobile funds and other resources and profile the investment partnership opportunities that the CBO offers. The event aims at achieving the following specific objectives;
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Calling on LeadersOSIEPE CBO cordially invites leaders of all walks of life (political, religious,youth, women) at all levels to join them in the Development Expo at the groundbreaking and fund raising ceremony. Come Engage, Learn and Contribute"
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Calling on ProfessionalsThe stellar opportunity you have been waiting for is here. Come put your experience and vast expertise to use as you learn, engage and commit to be relevant to developing our people. An enlightening dialogue awaits you!
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Partnerships JamboreeCome network to promote strategic lasting change: business community here is a chance to show-case your services; development partners be part of real change; media, do not be left out of this evolving story of change.
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Preparations in top gear
OSIEPE Practcial Action and other co-conveners are making last touches on the plans for the proposed groundbreaking and fund raising ceremony slated for Saturday 10th December 2016. The arrangements involve logistical designs, layout of the expo site and meetings to conclude the technical design of the event. Series of meetings are being held with responsible authorities including local administration, county government, police and other partners to ensure logistics, crowd management and security is in place.
Getting There
The venue of the event is at the OSIEPE proposed headquarters. It is located along Awasi-Kisumu highway (about 1 km from Awasi Stage). You will find banners and other posters indicating the direction and announcing the event and site. Below is a google earth representation of the event location.
Chairman Goes On Air - FM Radio Stations
The Chairman, Mr Hezekiah Amolo Omenda will go on air for a live interview with key FM stations in the run-up to the event. The first of these interviews will take place on Wednesday 7th December 2016 at Radio Nam Lolwe. Other media events will be taking place to popularise the event. Stay tuned to real-time engagement with OSIEPE on their model and the event.