Our mission is to build a world where rural Kenyan youth possess the knowledge, power and tools necessary to lead healthy, safe and productive lives. COCE embraces a change strategy utilizing community-driven strength based approaches to leverage local and external resources needed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable youth, including AIDS orphans, living in rural Western Kenya. We believe in the value of family and community networks and seek to strengthen their ability to provide for and support youth in accomplishing their goals. We also believe in the already existing social capital of low income, rural communities. Thus, COCE seeks to create lasting effects by empowering the most... read more Our mission is to build a world where rural Kenyan youth possess the knowledge, power and tools necessary to lead healthy, safe and productive lives. COCE embraces a change strategy utilizing community-driven strength based approaches to leverage local and external resources needed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable youth, including AIDS orphans, living in rural Western Kenya. We believe in the value of family and community networks and seek to strengthen their ability to provide for and support youth in accomplishing their goals. We also believe in the already existing social capital of low income, rural communities. Thus, COCE seeks to create lasting effects by empowering the most vulnerable members of the community in order to become agents of social change.
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By COCE Kenya | COCE Kenya Team
Dear Supporters and Friends of COCE, As we begin 2025, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the significant progress that has been made to the Library for Sijowa. The Library for Sijowa will... Read the full report ›By COCE Kenya | COCE Kenya Team
Dear Supporters and Friends of COCE: We are excited to share a photo that shows the significant progress that has been made on the library so far in 2024, with much of the construction now... Read the full report ›By COCE Kenya | COCE Kenya Team
Dear Supporters and Friends of COCE, The construction of the Community Library in Sijowa Village, Busia County, Kenya is progressing at a fantastic pace! We are thrilled to witness the library... Read the full report ›
