"Joseph Silali Drives Impactful Change with 'ABO'O AFRICA' Project to Achieve SDG 1"

Can you introduce your project and explain how it contributes to addressing SDG 1, No Poverty?

We are African based media organization that deals with amplifying the voices of the Youths, Women in low income area's name omy organization is called ABO'S AFRICA, by talking and sharing this issues of poverty we are able to create a shift from a consumer mentality to self sufficiency.

What motivated you to focus on eradicating poverty, and how did your journey begin?

The massive Youth unemployment, lack of food I e balance diet etc.

Can you highlight some of the key initiatives or projects you have been involved in to combat poverty?

- We have highlighted food insecurity in isiolo through the food week in all local and international media.

- worked with our partners through our urban sustainable farming in kibra the group is called mtaa safi initiative.

How do you measure the impact of your efforts in reducing poverty within communities?

The level of awareness is increasing.

What are some of the main challenges you've encountered in your work towards achieving SDG 1, and how have you overcome them?

- lack of partners.

- lack of information.

- lack of funding and youth willingness.

How do you ensure that your poverty alleviation programs are sustainable and have a lasting impact?

We are focusing on sustainable projects and circular income environmental activities I e urban farming and recycling.

Can you discuss any successful collaborations or partnerships that have contributed significantly to your anti-poverty initiatives?

Collaborations between us and the Baku initiative Group ( Azerbaijan on global campaign to stop colonialism which contributes to poverty).

In your opinion, what are some effective strategies or approaches for addressing the root causes of poverty?

Start looking for solutions at the grassroot level, they themselves will provide for the best answers on how they can be sustainable and the programs that works.

How do you prioritize the needs of the most vulnerable populations in your poverty reduction efforts?

First of all those who are most affected and are unable to provide for themselves and live in deplorable conditions.

What advice would you give to individuals or organizations looking to make a meaningful impact in the fight against poverty?

let them focus on basic human needs I e education, Food and shelter and what works for the community.