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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.

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More About SHOFCO

Our Story

Founded in 2004 by Kennedy Odede who grew up in Kenya’s largest informal settlement, SHOFCO’s celebrated approach is designed to expand community leadership.

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Our Work

Our holistic approach empowers individuals by addressing their essential physical, social, and economic needs, enabling them to lead their own sustainable change and thrive.

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Our Impact

True impact goes beyond numbers; it includes the qualitative changes that empower individuals, strengthen communities, and drive systems-level change.

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