Saying farewell to Kath! by Collins Odhiambo

Un grande abbraccio!

2021-08-12 12:28:17 UTC

Dear Kath, we worked little together but for this little, I have felt your incredible and wonderful energy, your humilty and passion, your dedication to supporting youth collective feminist power, and your kidness! Please stay connected, compa! <3 elena

Let's keep connected

2021-08-12 13:20:23 UTC

Hi Kath,
I am so sad to hear that you are leaving - you have been such a powerful political voice in the federation - not only for youth engagement and movement building but in all spaces. You have helped to connect us, to position us and to educate us. And you have always been a joy to work with! I hope that be will continue to find ways to work together wherever you go - both immediately and for many years to come. Thank you for everything! Take care, David

Sad to see your

2021-08-12 14:23:34 UTC

Katherine,
this was a big surprise as I wasn't expecting your leaving us this soon. In any case its part of career development. All I could say is that, it was a great time working with you on youth and other engagement. Your boldness, commitment and determination is impressive and I will definitely miss you around.
Buba

Nos seguiremos viendo 😊

2021-08-12 15:26:30 UTC

This is a big surprise and I'm quite sad that you're leaving. On the other hand, I hope that you are heading to new exciting projects and I know you'll continue contributing to this social change in the world. I'm happy about your transition to new knowledge and growth.
Thank you for your support and always including us in all the worldwide network plans.

Saludos y abrazos fuertes hermana desde Plataforma Global El Salvador. 🤗
Brenda

Dear Kath! It has been so great to see your work in the past months, I really appreciate your passion, voice and vision <3 And thank you for introducing me to the Soundz of the South, they are amazing. I love nothing more than political music. I hope you have exciting things coming your way and I am certain no matter where you are you will bring your feminist power! We will miss you at AA though, we will build and continue your work on the peoples' multilateralism. I hope to still see you on twitter, you're are absolutely fabulous at capturing digital events and I really appreciate that! Thanks & take care, Roos

2021-08-12 15:51:55 UTC

Dear Kath, sad to hear that you are leaving, what a HUGE loss to ActionAid!

2021-08-12 17:24:20 UTC

It has been a great pleasure to have met and worked with you. I have learnt a lot from you. I very much hope our paths will cross again. Please do keep in touch.
lots of love and hugs
Egi
x

Dear Kath

2021-08-12 17:37:25 UTC

My Jocker, i am going to miss you cde. Will make sure the regional work we started together will be sustainable. Do keep in touch
Tayiona

Kath

2021-08-12 18:18:39 UTC

It was great working with and I learnt a lot from you as young leader from the global south your leadership which was empowering a true definition of feminist leadership we aspire as a federation. The connection, the conversations the push to get youth work to be recognised and respected and connection to movements outside AA. I am positive this is not farewell but see you later and stay in touch.
Nalucha

Glad to have known you :)

2021-08-15 12:50:22 UTC

I clearly remember our first meeting in Nairobi and how you inspired me with your courage and powerful voice on youth issues. Your ability to analyse issues pertaining to youth have enriched our young urban women project in the given limited space we shared on some common programmes . You have been so clear on your thoughts and communication which always amused me.
I wish you all the best for your new endeavor and would love to stay connected.
take care.
love and hug, Nasmin

Hi Kath, Am sad that you are leaving ActionAid at such a time when we need your honesty, wit, and humor. I have enjoyed sharing the spaces we could find; on-work and off-work. you made many of these bearable. Looking forward to connecting with you in your next endevour. it is not a goodbye but a 'so long'!

2021-08-16 08:00:47 UTC

Cathy

2021-08-16 11:49:47 UTC

Thanks a lot for your contributions and efforts related to the Youth Working group. And thank you from AADK for the cooperation.
Best regards Camilla

Hasta la victoria siempre!

2021-08-16 12:16:25 UTC

Dear Kathrine, Thank you so much for years of collaboration and for your tireless fight for ActionAids youth work. I remember hearing your life story a night in Ghana, and I was so amazed of how ideology and fight for the most marginalised has shaped your life, career and activism. You are brave and living your values and that makes you an inspirational leader and colleague. I hope our roads will cross again in the future! All the best, Anne Louise

Best wishes for the future!

2021-08-16 12:30:19 UTC

Hi Kath! It's been wonderful working alongside you. I'll miss our chats in the corridor, and email exchanges on youth movements in the region, and - of course- your inspiring ideas and energy. Wishing you all the very best for the future. Continue changing the world! Julie

See you later...

2021-08-16 12:44:22 UTC

Kath,
I am glad that our paths crossed. I have seen your enthusiasm, fire and passion for youth work. I have learnt not only from your presentations but from seeing how you organize, collaborate and engage.
Good byes are really sad but being an Activist I know we will meet in another space hence see you later is more appropriate. I wish you well and I will miss your passion.

Lots of love and light,
Yandura

Dear Kath,

2021-08-16 18:00:37 UTC

It has been great knowing you and working with you. I will miss you. Wishing you the very best in the next chapter of your career life.

Hugs,

Wandia

2021-08-17 12:41:58 UTC

Kat! What a shock to hear that you're leaving us! Your incredible work threading together the youth, feminist and climate elements into a strategy that is now at the centre of our ongoing work has been so vital to the federation. But as I learn more about where you're headed, I'm also so excited for you, and the movement. You'll be perfect for your new role, and are going to make a huge impact. I look forward to working with you more on climate in new and exciting ways! (And knowing that you'll always be an ActionAider wherever you go.) See you soon, somehow, sister.
Teresa

2021-08-18 09:18:15 UTC

Kath, I'm going to really miss you. Since working with you on on that inequality report when you were at AASA, I've really valued your presence, insights, questions, thoughtfulness, critique, analysis and dedication. I have learnt from you and laughed with you. I know you're going to add light and life to your next role. They are a lucky, lucky team. Looking forward to keeping in touch. x Kate

Oh Kath!

codhiamboo — 2021-08-19 08:18:15 UTC

I’m seriously going to miss you here Kath. Best of luck in your new endeavor. Thank you for all of your contributions and support. I will always remember you.

YWG Cabinet

2021-08-19 10:06:38 UTC

This is bittersweet for a cabinet member to be leaving us at this point, but it’s been an incredible journey with you Kath over the years. All those battles won internally and externally explain who you are and how integral your leadership has been to this honorable YWG Cabinet. Wishing you the very best. Looking forward to furthering the struggle with you wherever you will be.

Joseph -Liberia

Keep the fire alive!

2021-08-19 10:35:43 UTC

This is not a goodbye, for sure. Our paths will cross soon. In the meantime, shine in your new role, enjoy the adventure and challenges it will bring. We will miss your truth speak, your integrity and your cut to the core analysis and of course your humour.

Love, power, solidarity, Nee

I will miss you

2021-08-19 10:35:55 UTC

Hi Kath,
It was a great pleasure working with you on the youth agenda. I could count on you at anytime I needed your support with the UNGEI, GCE and SAYoF youth activities. You always made yourself available and made us proud each time. Thank you very much.
I wish you all the best in the new exciting role that you are taking up and please keep in touch.
Hugs,
Julie.

Hi Kath, I know you will keep strong foot print where you are going. I wish best of you. I always liked your analysis and way of talking.

2021-08-19 11:11:59 UTC

Nazmul, Bangladesh

Katherine, it's been an awesome journey learning from you. Thank you for the strength, dynamism and incredible footprint you brought to the safeguarding and youth work. Wishing you spirit & tenacity. Stay powerful! Neesha

2021-08-19 11:12:37 UTC

Dear Kath

2021-08-19 11:41:25 UTC

Thanks for your passion, your willingness to find a united way going forward, and your constant battle to fight for young peoples power! High Five, Anja

Thanks & good luck!

2021-08-19 11:42:54 UTC

Thanks Kath for all your support and advice - its been great to work with you (even if briefly!)

Keep up the fight

Jenny (IHART)

RuthO — 2021-08-19 11:53:42 UTC

Kath, it ready sad you are leaving but again, also happy for you. Thank you for standing for the young people and pushing forward the youth agenda. It was great working with you. I will miss your great sense of humor, and your laid-back self. Wishing you the best you in your new role. Best of luck my dear. Hugs - Ruth