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 Ashley Palmer | Project Leader and Board Member
This June, four COCE board members had the opportunity to visit Sijowa village in Samia Sub-County, Busia County, Kenya. On this trip, COCE engaged with students and community members, visited the... Read the full report ›By COCE Team | Project Leader
Dear Friend of COCE, This Spring has truly been a season to remember at the Collective for Orphan Care and Education, and it’s all thanks to you. With your partnership, we’ve reached... Read the full report ›By COCE Team | Project Leader
It is the start of another year and we at the Collective for Orphan Care and Education are excited to continue our work! This year, we expect that we will have the finishing touches done. This... Read the full report ›
