The 2025 Annual Report captures a defining year for the Stowelink Foundation, marked by sustained action, growing policy influence, and expanded global engagement. Throughout the year, Stowelink advanced its mission to strengthen health systems, amplify lived experience, and empower young people to shape equitable health futures in Kenya and beyond.

From January to December, Stowelink maintained a consistent national and international presence across noncommunicable diseases, mental health, obesity, tobacco control, sexual and reproductive health, and digital health innovation. Our month-by-month milestones reflect continuous engagement in policy forums, research dissemination, community programs, and media advocacy, positioning Stowelink as both a practitioner and thought leader.

Within the Health Division, Stowelink implemented and scaled community-centered interventions that combined education, digital tools, and creative communication. Our programs reached diverse populations, particularly young people, with evidence-informed messaging that translated complex health issues into accessible, actionable knowledge.

The Advocacy Division deepened Stowelink’s role in systems change. Through coordinated campaigns, coalition work, and direct engagement with county, national, and global stakeholders, Stowelink contributed to policy conversations on tobacco control, obesity, universal health coverage, and youth-friendly health services. Our advocacy work consistently centered equity, accountability, and lived experience.

Research and development remained a critical driver of impact. Stowelink generated and disseminated knowledge through conferences, publications, and digital platforms, while piloting innovative approaches to health communication and community engagement. This work ensured that programs were grounded in evidence and responsive to real-world contexts.

Equally important was institutional growth. In 2025, Stowelink strengthened leadership capacity, expanded strategic partnerships across Africa and Europe, and gained national and global recognition for its contributions to public health and UHC.

As we look ahead, the 2025 Annual Report reflects not only what Stowelink has achieved, but where we are going. Guided by youth leadership, lived experience, and a commitment to health equity, Stowelink enters the next year ready to deepen impact, influence policy, and continue shaping healthier, more inclusive systems.