we make difference and uplift the lives of people
We help build a better future for our community.
KEMCY Community Development Initiative Initiative (KECODI)
(KECODI) is a non-political, independent, and non-profit Community-Based Organization (CBO) founded in 2022. Our organization is dedicated to spearheading community-driven development initiatives and promoting various development activities among rural community workers in Kisumu County. With a deep understanding of the struggles faced by our community, our director, who was born and raised in the village, has a passionate vision of making a positive impact by giving back to the community.
Our vision
Our vision is to create a thriving and sustainable community in Seme sub-county, Kisumu County, where all residents have access to essential resources, education, and economic opportunities.
Our mission is to empower and uplift the lives of 7000 people living in the Seme sub-county within one year. We aim to achieve this through various targeted initiatives that focus on sexual reproductive health, economic empowerment of youth and women, and climate change interventions.
Our mission
Our mission is to empower and uplift the lives of 7000 people living in the Seme sub-county within one year. We aim to achieve this through various targeted initiatives that focus on sexual reproductive health, economic empowerment of youth and women, and climate change interventions.
Core Values
Community-driven approach
We believe in involving the community in decision-making processes to ensure that initiatives address their specific needs and challenges.
Integrity
We operate with transparency, honesty, and accountability in all our actions and dealings.
Inclusivity
We strive to embrace diversity and inclusivity, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all members of the community.
Sustainability
Our initiatives are designed to be environmentally and economically sustainable, creating lasting positive impacts
Goals and Objectives
Promote Sexual Reproductive Health
We aim to educate the community, particularly girls, about menstrual hygiene, and we conduct drives to supply sanitary pads to minimize the interference of girls & education due to a lack of proper menstrual products, ensuring they stay in school.
Youth and Women Economic Empowerment
Through our poultry and Kitchen Garden project, we aim to provide training, resources, and support to empower the youth and women in the community to create sustainable economic opportunities and financial independence.
Climate Change Intervention
We actively participate in tree planting initiatives to combat climate change, increase green cover, and promote environmental sustainability
WHAT WE DO
Donation
HELP BY DONATING
We collect donations and use the donations to provide for the underprivileged with the best care and basic needs to help them acquire quality of life for a better future.Fund raising
FUNDS COLLECTION
We mobilize and collect funds using our website to support high impact projects with donations and grants helping local communities thrive.vOLUNTEER
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Our skilled community workers provide mentorship to the youth in the community we actively participate in communal work and provide help whenever needed. we Provide training and resources generating opportunities to members of the communityGirl CHILD WELFARE
GIRL CHILD EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE
We Support Girls from the lower sections of the community, who find it difficult to fulfill their most basic needs so that they are able to stand up for themselves and find their voice in a society.Climate change intervation
SAVE MOTHER NATURE INITIATIVE
We actively participate in tree planting initiatives to combat climate change, increase green cover, and promote environmental sustainability.Women & Widows Empowerment
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE
Kecodi Champions the Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights for women and Educate men and boys about the rights of women and girls.We fight to eliminate gender based violence and help to empower women especially widows economically and socially and enable them to live responsible and fulfilled lives.Youth Mentorship
YOUTH MENTORSHIP INITIATIVE
We advocate and support youth-led sustainable development, We enhance the capacity of young people to develop and implement their own solutions to challenges. As part of our interventions, we offer subsidized training and Mentorship to empower youth to tackle the effects of poverty in their lives and their communities.FOUNDER
Dorine Juma Odongo is the exceptional and inspiring founder and director of KEMCY Community Development Initiative (KECODI). Born and brought up in the very village where the organization is rooted, she intimately understands the challenges and struggles faced by the rural community in Kisumu County. With an unwavering passion to make a tangible difference, Dorine established KEMCY in 2022 as a Community-Based Organization (CBO) with the aim of spearheading community-driven development initiatives and promoting growth and progress among rural communities.
Growing up in the Seme sub-county of Kisumu, Dorine developed an unbreakable bond with her community. Witnessing the hardships her fellow villagers endured daily, she became resolute in her determination to give back and uplift their lives. KEMCY Community Development Initiative was born from this profound dedication to creating sustainable and transformative change Dorine visionary leadership and relentless drive have culminated in a bold and ambitious goal to transform the lives of 7000 people residing in the Seme sub-county within a span of one year. While this objective may seem audacious, it serves as a testament to her unwavering belief in the potential for meaningful change, even in the face of formidable challenges
With her diploma in pharmaceutical technology and ten years of experience running her own pharmacy business, Kemcy Pharmaceuticals Limited, Dorine possesses a deep understanding of Health-related issues and their impact on communities. Through her expertise in healthcare and entrepreneurship, Dorine is poised to make a significant difference in the lives of the people she aims to support. Her passion for improving access to healthcare and her track record of successful business management make her a formidable force in pursuing positive transformations in the Seme sub-county. With Dorine at the helm, the community can look forward to a brighter and healthier future.
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We whole heartedly welcome volunteers and appreciate the experience they bring with them. These positions are available but are only open to those volunteers who have the skills and experience to contribute in an effective way
KEMCY Community Development Initiative (KECODI)
Mobile – 0759 798 828
Email – [email protected]
Location – Seme Sub location Kisumu
Head Office – Benedicta Utawala
