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Food Donantions
Reduced FGM
Youth Empowerment
Capacity Development
COHF enhances food security and livelihoods by providing agricultural inputs, tools, and training to vulnerable communities, while promoting employability among youth, women, and marginalized groups through skills development and engagement in climate-smart agriculture and value chain enterprises.
This program empowers women and youth by strengthening their voices, enhancing their capacity to advocate for their rights, and supporting the development of inclusive social organizations. It promotes sustainable livelihoods by equipping participants with skills and resources to actively engage in agriculture and livestock value chains, thereby improving household income and fostering economic resilience in their communities.
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are critically
important for communities affected by disaster and conflict. COHF works to improve hygiene practices and increase access to safe, sustainable water and sanitation services. COHF helps families to gain equitable access to safe water through rehabilitation and installation of water systems that meet family and livelihood needs.
COHF also trains Water User Committee members and caretakers from the local community to operate, and maintain these water systems. This helps to ensure that the water systems are serviceable every time and regularly thereafter
Candle of Hope Foundation has empowered communities through sustainable, locally-led development initiatives that strengthen livelihoods and expand opportunities for women, youth, and vulnerable populations.
Families in Kenya have benefited from teachers and mentors creating supportive environments, improving education outcomes.
Over 500k Kenyans have been positively impacted by community leaders fostering recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Educated communities on the effect and dangers of FGM
We have dedicated our time to create an amazing workplacce where our organization thrives
With the growing impacts of climate change, existing threats to safety and resilience are being significantly exacerbated, tremendously increasing the vulnerability of those already at risk.
COHF enhances food security and livelihoods by providing agricultural inputs, tools, and training to vulnerable communities, while promoting employability among youth, women, and marginalized groups through skills development and engagement in climate-smart agriculture and value chain enterprises.
This program empowers and creates a space for women, and youth to advocate for their rights and strengthen their social organizations, combating violent extremism with focus on the prevention measure.
COHF assists children who are educationally disadvantaged through our Access to Education Program (AEP). We work closely with key agents of change, such as teachers, school heads and management committees
COHF promotes access to healthcare and wellness programs, ensuring that vulnerable communities receive critical health services, information, and support for healthier living.
COHF plays a vital role in rapid response and long-term recovery efforts following natural disasters, providing aid, resources, and rebuilding support to restore stability in affected regions.
We work to help communities and ecosystems adjust to climate change by building resilience, protecting natural resources, and promoting sustainable solutions to reduce risks like extreme weather and rising temperatures.
We respond to crises such as natural disasters, conflicts, and health emergencies by providing essential aid, including food, clean water, shelter, and medical care to those in need.
We support communities in strengthening their ability to overcome challenges, ensuring access to nutritious food, promoting sustainable agriculture, and creating income-generating opportunities to improve livelihoods.
We lead efforts to raise awareness, prevent trafficking, and support survivors by promoting education, strengthening protection systems, and advocating for justice and reform.
We empower women and young people by providing leadership training, promoting equal opportunities, and fostering inclusive governance where everyone’s voice can be heard.
We work to improve access to education, enhance teaching methods, and develop skills for growth by building strong institutions and fostering local capacity for sustainable development.
Candle of Hope Foundation (COHF) actively undertakes research and learning initiatives, contributing to a range of studies in areas such as migration, displacement, and the prevention of human trafficking.
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are critically important for communities affected by disaster and conflict. COHF works to improve hygiene practices and increase access to safe, sustainable water and sanitation services.
COHF is a member of IFRC and has signed on The Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Disaster Relief; it takes cognizance of the rights of all people affected by disasters and supports them in reconstruction and recovery.
COHF involves communities in project design and execution, ensuring sustainability through local engagement and ongoing mobilization.
COHF uses USAID and UN M&E guidelines, with evaluations at key project stages to track progress and community impact.
COHF starts projects with community involvement and needs assessments to ensure sustainability.
Ongoing mobilization builds local capacity for project ownership and long-term success.
COHF incorporates climate change adaptation into all programs, focusing on resilience.
Training in climate-smart farming and tree planting promotes environmental sustainability.
COHF has a strong presence across Kenya, Somaliland, and Somalia. In Kenya, our offices are located in Nairobi, Kitui, and Makueni, with focal points in Busia, Kajiado, Turkana, Isiolo, Moyale, Wajir, Marsabit, Mandera, and Garissa. In Somalia, we operate an office in Mogadishu, while in Somaliland, we are based in Hargeisa.
COHF operates with a skilled team across Somaliland and Kenya, managing offices in key regions. We collaborate with local partners, governments, and donors to deliver impactful programs in areas like climate change, food security, and youth empowerment. Our structure ensures efficient project implementation and sustainability.
COHF has a well-defined and functional internal organizational structure. COHF works through a number of well-resourced (staff, infrastructure, equipment’s) field offices. Policy and strategic guidance, leadership and oversight are offered by a diverse and competent Board of Directors (BOD). COHF has heavily invested in staff training and capacity enhancement at all levels ensuring that its staff are not only knowledgeable but also well-equipped to perform and cope with arising challenges effectively as per the international standards.
Coupled with a robust finance policy, COHF has a tamper-proof accounting system that has checks and balances ensuring that financial decisions aren’t made by one designated officer. There are in-built internal controls plus a quarterly internal audit that is mandatory. COHF retains the services of an accredited auditor responsible for the annual audit of its books.
COHF is committed to meeting international standards of quality and accountability in all its activities. All programs are geared towards benefiting the target community in the long run without hampering progress. COHF has a robust and dedicated team of professionals who undertake their tasks with zeal and enthusiasm aimed at setting and establishing standards that are a replica of efficiency and Success.
All COHF offices are equipped with GSM Phones & Internet access. A communication policy sets guidelines for both internal and external communication. A fully-fledged department handles all logistics issues to ensure that all organization resources and needs are met according. All these are set to acceptable standards.
Candle of Hope Foundation (CoHF) is a multi-faceted women-led organization that has been operational in Kenya, Somalia and Somaliland since 2016 implementing humanitarian & development initiatives through community-initiated programs that enhance empowerment, sustainability and resilience.
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