Consolation East Africa (CEA) recently joined over twenty-two civil society organizations, national partners, and implementing agencies for the 2026 CTIP-CSO Annual Coordination Workshop. Held on March 10th and 11th, this hybrid event served as a critical platform for aligning efforts toward the protection of survivors and the strengthening of counter-trafficking systems in Kenya.
Navigating the Future of Financial Sustainability
A major highlight of the first day was a plenary session on Financial Sustainability for CSOs, facilitated by Victor Adula, the Executive Director of CEA. As the global development landscape shifts, Victor led participants in a vital discussion on how organizations can evolve alongside changing donor systems.
Key strategies shared during the session included:
- Diversifying Funding Streams: Moving beyond traditional models to partner with philanthropic individuals and organizations.
- Adopting Social Enterprise Models: Exploring self-sustaining business structures to support long-term operations.
- Strengthening Collective Action: Building stronger collaborations among CSOs and the private sector to leverage shared resources.
- Evidence-Based Advocacy: Using data and proven results to demonstrate impact and attract sustainable support.
A New Chapter in Leadership: Victor Adula Elected Lead of Prevention
The workshop also marked a significant milestone for CEA’s leadership within the national counter-trafficking space. During the review of the CSO coalition leadership structure, Victor Adula was officially elected as the Focal Point for Prevention.
In this new role, CEA will be at the forefront of decentralizing the network, identifying shared priorities, and mobilizing resources to proactively address the root causes of human trafficking through multi-stakeholder engagement.
AgriBiz: Transforming Reintegration through Sustainable Farming
On the second day, the focus shifted to practical, long-term solutions for survivors. CEA was selected as one of only six specialized reintegration service providers to participate in the rollout of the AgriBiz boxes.
These innovative toolkits—co-developed by Mediae—are designed to improve equal access for female survivors of trafficking (VoTs) reintegrating into rural areas. During the training, the CEA team explored:
- Specialized Farming Kits: Technical guidance for high-value passion fruit and poultry (chicken) farming.
- Digital Integration: Accessing online resources and budget templates to help survivors manage their farming enterprises profitably.
- Barrier Removal: Strategies to support survivors in capital mobilization and land leasing, ensuring those without their own land can still achieve economic independence.
The session concluded with the distribution of 79 AgriBiz boxes, with CEA now equipped to integrate these sustainable agricultural solutions into its existing reintegration programs.
Moving Forward
Through strategic leadership in financial sustainability, a new mandate in prevention, and the adoption of the AgriBiz model, CEA remains committed to creating a safer, more resilient environment for survivors across the region. We look forward to collaborating with our partners at GIZ, BMM, and the CTIP Secretariat to turn these workshop insights into lasting community impact.
