What CATAG Does?
Influenced by the new development paradigm shift, which puts people before things, CATAG follows a participatory approach in every sphere of its work. The traditional knowledge of the vulnerable is valued and respected, and there is confidence that they are capable of self-reliant organization. On a practical level, the fundamental thrust of this approach is decentralization and empowerment.
For a community to be able to work for its own development and reduce its dependency there is a need for full involvement at all stages of the development cycle. The participation of communities in identification, planning, management, implementation and evaluation of projects is a key factor in CATAG work.
CATAG role as a “change agent” helps to develop community management structures that are capable of managing their own development. This increases the ability of the community to demand accountability in all their affairs, from leaders and officials. It reinforces the community’s belief in the value of their own development choices and efforts. These community management structures are not parallel structures, but are built upon traditional institutions, promoting equitable representation and participation
Human resource development is an essential part of our development work. This means ensuring that the community is trained and skilled, as well as organized, to maximize the potential of the community to take hold of its own development.
CATAG strongly believes in maximizing its impact by transferring field experiences into knowledge to influence the development policies and practices of CSO’s, donors and government agencies. This is important for working towards the long-term goal of eradicating poverty.
CATAG follows the following strategy in implementation of its programmes and projects. At the same time strives to end preventable deaths of women youth and children in Homa Bay County, Kenya, by advocating for a primary healthcare system that works for those who need it most (Vulnerable). We do this by integrating our services to all government structures and units at the county and sub county level. We believe that no child should die from a disease that can be treated. We exist to prove that a better standard of healthcare is possible and affordable.