SHOFCO Today
SHOFCO is a leading community-based organization mobilizing the largest network of social groups in Kenya to provide holistic, needs-driven services and redefine the potential of citizen-led change.
We partner across the public, private, and social sectors to deliver best-in-class services, ranging from health and education to economic and social empowerment programs. These services are informed by our community advocacy platforms, which equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to seek tangible change in their community and broader society.
Our mission is to unleash the inherent power, dignity, and hope of our communities in informal settlements — creating opportunities for us to thrive together.
Our Priorities
Our holistic approach empowers individuals by addressing their essential physical, social, and economic needs, enabling them to lead their own sustainable change and thrive.
Communities collectively articulate their dreams and aspirations for the future and raise their voices to seek tangible change in their community and broader society.
Inclusive practices dismantle barriers that prevent marginalized groups from fully participating in society, ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.
Affordable, quality health and education services enable individuals to experience physical, mental, and social well-being and lead healthy and productive lives.
Individuals possess the skills, agency, and financial means needed to enhance their mobility and make informed, sustainable choices for themselves and their communities.
Drawing on their collective strength, communities have the knowledge, drive, and hope to break through survival mode and adapt.
Where We Work
By 2045, the world’s urban population is expected to reach six billion. Emerging economies like Kenya must navigate this rapid growth or risk an explosion of urban poverty due to inadequate capacity to address the challenges.
SHOFCO began its mission in Kibera, one of Africa’s largest informal settlements, where communities face significant barriers, including lack of access to healthcare, affordable clean water, platforms to advocate for their rights, and opportunities for their children.
Today, we operate in 36 of Kenya’s 47 counties, extending our impact to peri-urban and rural areas. Our efforts in these regions focus on supporting feeder communities and rural-to-urban refugees.