CHILD CENTERED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CCCD)
At the heart of our mission is the drive to uplift communities in Kenya by enhancing education, healthcare, and socio-economic opportunities for vulnerable households. Our Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) program is dedicated to meeting the holistic needs of children by empowering caregivers, particularly women, with the skills and resources they need to improve their livelihoods. This, in turn, benefits not just the child, but the youth and the entire community, fostering sustainable development for generations to come.
Our Approach Through the CCCD program, we aim to address key challenges faced by children and their communities by focusing on three main areas:
- Education: Improving access to quality education and learning environments for children.
- Healthcare: Ensuring children’s health and wellbeing through improved healthcare services.
- Economic Empowerment: Supporting women and caregivers with skills and resources to increase household income, thereby improving the overall wellbeing of children and youth.
Our Impact
We have already made significant strides in several counties across Kenya:
- Kisumu County (Tamu CCCD, Muhoroni Sub-County)
This project, completed in December 2021, reached 4,224 children, 2,199 youths, 60 women’s groups, and 2,367 households. The impact has been transformative, creating long-term benefits for the entire community. - Homabay County (Gwassi Division, Suba South Sub-County)
Completed in December 2022, this initiative improved the lives of 30,948 children, 59,420 youths, 120 women’s groups, and 5,400 households, fostering sustainable growth and development. - Matuu (Machakos County) & Mavindini (Makueni County)
Both projects are now completed, marking significant improvements in the socio-economic standards of vulnerable households.
Ongoing Efforts: Busia County Currently, we are implementing an 8-year CCCD project in Busia County, launched in 2021. Using the Self-Help Group (SHG) model, this program empowers caregivers, particularly women, with vital skills to increase income and support the holistic wellbeing of children, youth, and the wider community.
The CCCD program is a testament to our commitment to fostering positive, lasting change in Kenya’s most vulnerable communities by investing in the future of their children.