Advocacy & Networking

Advocacy and Networking is Ruben Centre’s fourth strategic objective in the current five-year plan (2021-25). This strategic objective is embedded in a wider advocacy and network of the Christian Brother’s strategic objective adopted in 2014 in Nairobi. Therefore Ruben Centre is achieving the objective for the Christian Brother’s, which is stated in their mission.

Christian Brother’s Mission

To be an effective agent in the liberation of oppressed and marginalized people from poverty, injustice, ignorance and collaborate closely with the poor in the integrated ministries of faith-based education, community development, advocating for the transformation of unjust structures, and in the care of people and the rest of creation.

Vision

Mukuru Community free from social, economical and political injustice.

Mission

We advocate for transformed unjust structures, improved infrastructure, safety security habits, and positive social change in disparities and inequalities that exist throughout the Mukuru community.(Objective 4 : Strategic plan 2021-25)

Strategic Actions/objectives

1. Strengthen the capacity of community groups to undertake effective advocacy towards realization of rights and fundamental freedoms through continuous training in Areas of Advocacy.

2. Analyze context, package advocacy messages and disseminate information on advocacy and Human Rights in the Community through community Radio Ruben FM.

3. To educate and empower staff of Ruben, Children and the community in areas of Human Rights, Advocacy and Justice

4. To Advocate for Children Rights both in Ruben Centre and in the surrounding community and giving the necessary interventions through the Child Protection Office