Leaders Trained on Flourishing Community Model in Chuka University Collaboration

Leaders from Tharaka Nithi County were trained on the Flourishing Community Model, a development approach aimed at advancing holistic well-being through research-driven, locally grounded strategies on the 2nd and 3rd of July, 2025.

The training, held in collaboration between SODZO International, Chuka University, and the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), brought together county officials, civil society actors, and academic partners. The sessions focused on strengthening local capacity in health, education, child protection, and economic resilience.

Prof. Michael Goodman from SODZO International led the facilitation, guiding participants through sessions on systems thinking, evidence-based planning, and the use of community data to drive sustainable impact.

The programme emphasized integrated, multi-sector approaches to problem-solving and encouraged the development of action plans tailored to the unique needs of local communities.

The training concluded with a shared commitment among participants to embed the Flourishing Community Model into county-level programming and governance structures.