Frequently Asked Questions

A Community Based Organisation (CBO) is a legally registered non-profit organisation led by and accountable to community members to address specific local needs. CBOs operate at the grassroots level and are recognised under Kenyan law. Unlike NGOs, CBOs must have the majority of their membership drawn from the community they serve.

We were founded in 2009 by a small group of community elders, women leaders and youth advocates who came together after post-election violence. The organisation was formally registered in 2011. We have been serving communities continuously since our founding.

We are a fully registered Community Based Organisation. Our Certificate Number is DSD/37/207/2/94444 and our Registration Number is DSD/37/207/2/94444. These can be verified with the relevant government registration authority.

We currently operate in 47 communities, primarily in Nairobi County and surrounding areas. We are actively expanding to other counties. If you would like to request that we bring our programmes to your area, please contact us.

Our programmes are open to community members regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, age or social status. We specifically target the most marginalised, but we serve everyone. Participation is always free of charge.

Bursary applications open twice a year — in January and July. Applications are submitted through our community offices or field coordinators. Priority is given to children from low-income households. Download the application form from our Resources page.

Download the Community Programme Request Form from the Resources page and submit it to our office. Our team will assess the request and respond within 14 working days.

We are not primarily an emergency response organisation, but we work closely with partners including the Kenya Red Cross who can provide emergency relief. Contact us and we will connect you to the right support.

Visit our Volunteer page, review the available roles and submit an expression of interest using the form. Our volunteer coordinator will contact you within 48 hours to discuss next steps.

Most volunteer roles are open to anyone with a genuine commitment and relevant experience. Some roles — such as legal aid or health services — do require professional qualifications for safety and ethical reasons.

Yes. We actively seek partnerships across all sectors. Download the Partnership Inquiry Form from our Resources page or contact us directly to discuss. We are open to financial support, in-kind contributions, technical assistance and more.

Yes, we welcome corporate volunteering groups. Please contact us at least four weeks in advance so we can plan an impactful, well-organised experience for your team.

We are funded through a combination of institutional grants from development partners, corporate CSR contributions, community contributions and government support. We do not receive funding from any political party or government that compromises our independence.

We maintain a rigorous monitoring and evaluation framework, commission independent annual financial audits and hold quarterly community accountability forums where beneficiaries can hold us accountable publicly.

Yes. Annual reports from the past three years are available for download on our Resources page. Financial statements are independently audited and published in full.

82% of all funding goes directly to programme activities and community work. 9% is for community engagement, 6% administration and 3% research and monitoring. These figures are from our most recent audited report.