UCESCO Africa

Who we are

UCESCO Africa is a charity Non-Governmental Organization, committed to support vulnerable women and children through education, health and micro-business assistance in order to lift whole families out of poverty and empower them to take charge of their own future. Families and individuals within these communities, desire change; they long for adequate food, good health, education, and, secure life. They feel hopeless in their current situation, but lack the knowledge and resources to change. They deserve to live a life free from poverty.

UCESCO believes that when women have control over their assets and income, they reinvest in their families and communities. They are therefore able to provide basic necessities like more nutritious food, education for their children, and access to better health care. That’s why we invest in women and female business owners, equipping them with the tools and expertise they need to make their talents/Skills/businesses thrive and grow.

What we do

— We Build Networks for culture exchange

— We Strengthen the marginalized communities 

— We provide both immediate and long term food relief for vulnerable communities.

— We Provide Care

— We Educate

—  We fight for Clean Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene 

Where we work

Currently, we have projects ongoing in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya at Informal Settlements (Kibera and Mathare Slums), the counties of Kisii, Samburu and Migori County, Mombasa city, the Masai Landa, and the Northeastern Park of Kenya. Our organization depends on the generosity of donors and volunteers to achieve our goals. Volunteering with us will not only allow you to positively impact the world, but you will also have the opportunity to become fully immersed in Kenyan culture. 

Our Vision  

Building a path to sustainable growth for the most vulnerable populations

Why choose us

UCESCO has a 100% safety record in Kenya and we mean to keep it. Our programs in Kenya is safe to experience. Generally, Kenyans are friendly people by nature, especially towards volunteers who are helping their community. We advise that no volunteer should be out after dark and that volunteers should stay indoors after 9 pm. Exceptions are made when volunteers are with UCESCO local volunteer or project staff. This is merely a precaution, but one that we expect all volunteers to keep. People may stop to say hello and it is polite to respond; however, they will understand if you are busy and cannot chat for long. Never accept an invitation to visit a stranger’s. We also recommend that you arrange medical, dental, and eye check-ups before you depart, to identify any issues that might affect your time in Kenya.