Improve the nutritional wellbeing of Kenyan and Somali Communities
SAGE Organization
SAGE Organization (SAGE) is a legally registered Non Governmental Organization registered both in Kenya and Somalia. Established in the year 2013 out of the need to improve the nutritional wellbeing of the Kenyan and Somali people.
The Kenyan and Somali humanitarian context reveals many stakeholders and actors, nevertheless sub-optimal nutrition situation persists. This scenario has prompted Sage to synergize its efforts with like-minded organizations in addressing weak links in the on-going nutrition response efforts.
What We Do
SAGE Organization utilizes an integrated approach in its scope of intervention and activities focusing on the following areas to address prevailing social problems and needs.Â
Operational Research
Capacity Building
We provide training programs to stakeholders to help them gain hands on experience.
Outreach Program
Enhancing Nutrition Response in Somalia
The humanitarian context indicates limited technical expertise, organizational leadership and managerial skills among local non governmental organizations (LNGOs) at the forefront of nutrition response. In Somalia, this is as a result of prolonged civil insecurity which has minimized investment in education and other disciplines. Additionally, there is inadequate evidence-based information on communities’ resilience by some of the actors. Given this context, the understanding of factors underpinning the poor nutrition situation and how these can be addressed is low.
Program response does not consequently often measure up to the internationally recognized minimum standards for humanitarian response stipulated in the Sphere 2011 handbook, even for secure and accessible areas. Disaster affected persons on the other hand have limited knowledge of nutrition and are unable to maximize on available options within the challenging security
SAGE Principles
Positive Approach
Promoting Equality
We are a proactive and media aware organization. We look to promote best practice and achieve a greater awareness of marginalization equality and accessibility in Somalia and Kenya.