Who we are
Pamoja Yawezekana CBO is a community-based organisation founded in the year… and dully registered in the year 2024 by the Directorate of Social Development under the Community Groups Registration Act, No. 20 of 2022. Based in Kilifi, its focus is to support the children, youth, persons with disability, women and girls, and elderly persons through capacity building activities to acquire knowledge, skills, networks and motivation that will contribute to their improved living standards and human dignity.
Our vision
A better future and right livelihood for families and individuals in our villages and self-sustainable communities.
Our mission
Our mission is to improve the quality of life of the local communities through sustainable local development initiatives in Kenya.
Our core values
- People are at the very center and heart of development they are the forces behind all we do and every endeavor we undertake.
- Transparency and accountability drive our actions.
- Sustainability is built in every intervention we pursue.
- A holistic approach is essential to a treatment of ourselves and one another with the aim of developing the whole person i.e healthy body, healthy mind and healthy spirit.
Our goal
Our goal is to support the children in the community, youth and women through capacity building activities to acquire knowledge, skills, networks and motivation that will make them aim to have an improved acceptable living standards and gain human dignity and self-esteem.
Our objectives
At Pamoja Yawezekana CBO, we believe that lasting change begins within our communities. Guided by the spirit of togetherness, we empower people to build better lives through education, economic empowerment, health awareness, and environmental stewardship. Our programs bring hope and opportunity to vulnerable families, youth, and community groups.
- Economic Empowerment
We empower community groups through microfinance, savings, and loans to boost income-generating activities, support entrepreneurship, and develop sustainable projects that improve livelihoods and reduce poverty. - Support for Vulnerable Groups
We work to enhance the well-being of persons living with children, adolescents and young people, persons with disabilities, women and girls, and elderly persons by providing care, education, rehabilitation, and a safe space for growth and development through our community resource initiatives. - Education and Lifelong Learning
We promote education through reading programs, school partnerships, and community learning centers that improve literacy, performance, and career development opportunities for children and youth. - Youth and Community Engagement
We strengthen our communities by engaging young people in mentorship, leadership training, civic participation, and social events that build unity, confidence, and active citizenship. - Health and Social Well-being
We raise awareness and provide support on mental health, substance abuse, gender-based violence, and related social issues to promote safety, dignity, and healthy living. - Environmental Conservation
We champion environmental protection and climate action through tree planting, mangrove restoration, and eco-friendly projects such as community-led ecotourism initiatives.