About Community Centre For Excelence

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ccofexellence@gmail.com

Turkana West County/Lopur/Kakuma/Kalobeyei

About Us

Community Centre for Excellence is a refugee-led organization founded and led by young refugees. It was founded in 2019 and fully registered on 4th October 2023 as the Community Center for Excellence (CBO) by the Directorate of Social Development following the provision of the Community Groups Registration Act, NO.30 of 2022. It is located in the Kalobeyei settlement camp-Kakuma refugee camp, which is part of the Turkana West sub-county in northwest Kenya. 

CCE is committed to providing quality education and empowering individuals, particularly those from marginalized communities. Our primary focus is on ensuring access to quality education for all, with a particular emphasis on refugees and host communities. We offer a variety of educational programs, including scholarships and flexible learning options through blended and online courses. By investing in education, we aim to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in life. In addition to education, CCE also prioritizes livelihoods and women’s empowerment. We offer vocational training to equip young people with practical skills for employment, and we provide entrepreneurship support to help individuals start and grow their businesses. We also focus on developing life skills

 MISSION “Together, We Educate, Empower, and Elevate.” CCE is committed to bridging the educational gap and empowering individuals from marginalized communities, irrespective of background, through developmental initiatives, economic empowerment, and equal access to opportunities. 

VISION Through our holistic approaches, we, empower individuals to rise above challenges and create brighter futures for themselves. we envision “Creating inclusive pathways for marginalized communities to rise and thrive”.

CORE VALUES

1. Interdisciplinary approach: CCE recognize the interconnectedness of education, livelihoods and social issues and we adopt an interdisciplinary approach to address them holistically.

2. Empathy and compassion: we lead with empathy, understanding the unique struggles of marginalized communities and responding with compassion and meaningful support.

3. Hope and optimism: we cultivate hope and optimism in all, our endeavours, inspiring individuals and communities to envision and work towards a brighter future.

4. Life-long learning: we promote the idea that education is a lifelong journey, encouraging continuous personal and professional development at every stage of life.

5. Excellence: We strive for the highest standards in all our programs, partnerships, and outcomes, ensuring quality in every aspect of our work.

6. Sustainability: We prioritize long-term, sustainable solutions that promote social, economic, and environmental well-being. 7. Resilience building: we focus on cultivating resilience within individuals and communities, equipping them with the skills and mindset needed to overcome adversity and thrive in the face of challenges.

8. Transparency and accountability: we are committed to being transparent in our actions and decisions, holding ourselves accountable to our communities, partners and supporters. 

Our Mission and Vision

Vision

Creating inclusive pathways for marginalized communities to rise and thrive.

Mission

Together, We Educate, Empower, and Elevate

Our Impact

278+ students educated 98%
100+ individuals trained in vocational skills 100%
20+ businesses supported through entrepreneurship programs 100%
450+ lives positively impacted 100%

Our Amazing team

Pio Ongoro Sabastian

Director

Masphine Rapicho

Head Of Programs

Seme Lokudu Joseph

Program Manager

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