Women and Youth Empowerment
Giving women and youth the tools, resources and opportunities to lead and earn.
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Our impact
Results that reach families across Garissa
12Projects completed
1,200Direct beneficiaries
15,000Indirect beneficiaries
About Us
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Community Empowerment and Development Initiative (CEDI-Kenya)
CEDI-Kenya is a registered community-based organization working alongside communities to improve wellbeing and open up opportunity, through training, livelihoods, peace building and emergency response.
Our Mission
Contribute positively to community wellbeing and development.
Our Approach
Community-driven, inclusive, and built with strong partners.
What we do
Our Pillars
Six thematic areas guide every programme we run, from the first training session to long-term recovery.
Climate Change, Resilience and Livelihood
Helping communities adapt to climate impacts and build livelihoods that last.
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Peace Building & Social Cohesion
Strengthening social cohesion to reduce conflict and promote sustainable peace.
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Coordinated food aid, medical care, shelter and WASH that save lives in crises.
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Education & Protection
A community-driven approach that links learning with child protection systems.
Read moreDemocratization, Good Governance and Accountability
Transparent, inclusive governance where communities shape decisions and demand responsive services.
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Core Values
Seven commitments shape how we work with communities, donors and partners.
Accountability
Equality and Inclusion
Collaboration and Partnership
Integrity
Creativity and Innovation
Volunteerism
Neutrality
Our promise
Prosperity through enlightenment.
Our Stories
Let us work together to make a difference
By volunteering with CEDI-Kenya you become part of something bigger than yourself and a force for good in your community.
- Address hundreds of substance-abuse cases
- Follow best fundraising practices
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Our partners
