Empowering Communities in Mathare & Kibera

EVOC is a community-led organization transforming lives through education, skills training, health, environmental action, and social protection for vulnerable children, youth, women, and families.

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About EVOC
Building Livelihoods, Empowering Communities

Empowering Voice of the Community (EVOC) is a registered Community-Based Organization dedicated to advancing inclusive, community-driven development in Nairobi's informal settlements, with a primary focus on Mathare and Kibera.

Our integrated development model combines education, technical and vocational skills, economic empowerment, health promotion, environmental stewardship, child protection, youth leadership, and community engagement to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.

Our Story: EVOC was established in 2018 following extensive community consultations in Mathare and Kibera. Recognizing that sustainable solutions must be locally driven, we work alongside community members, local leaders, government, and partners to address the root causes of poverty, inequality, and social exclusion.

Our Vision & Mission
4,200+

People Reached

2,150

Youth Trained

1,800

Women Supported

360

Businesses Started

Our Vision

A thriving, inclusive, and resilient society where every child, young person, woman, and family has equitable access to opportunities, quality services, and the resources necessary to achieve sustainable socio-economic wellbeing.

Our Mission

To empower vulnerable communities through innovative, inclusive, and sustainable programmes that improve education, livelihoods, health, environmental sustainability, and social justice while strengthening community participation, local leadership, and resilience.

Our Core Values

Accountability

Integrity

Community Ownership

Equity & Inclusion

Innovation

Excellence

Our Programmatic Pillars

Integrated, evidence-based interventions that address the interconnected challenges facing vulnerable communities.

Basic Education & Adult Literacy

Expanding access to quality education and lifelong learning through literacy, mentorship, academic support, and safe learning environments.

Impact: 86 learners graduated; increased school retention and literacy rates.

TVET & Entrepreneurship

Enhancing employability and economic self-reliance through market-responsive skills training, business development, and enterprise support.

Impact: 210 trainees completed; over 60% employed or self-employed.

Health, SRH & Wellbeing

Improving health outcomes through education on sexual and reproductive health, HIV prevention, mental health, nutrition, and hygiene.

Impact: 500+ youth reached; increased health literacy and safer practices.

Sports, Arts & Culture

Harnessing sports and creative arts for youth empowerment, social cohesion, leadership development, and violence prevention.

Impact: 12 community teams formed; reduced youth crime and substance abuse.

Environmental Conservation & Climate Action

Strengthening community resilience through waste management, urban greening, tree planting, and environmental education.

Impact: 3,500 trees planted; cleaner neighborhoods and increased environmental awareness.

Community Development & Social Protection

Strengthening community systems, child protection, peacebuilding, advocacy, and social support for vulnerable households.

Impact: Strengthened local governance and protection systems; increased community participation.

Women's Economic Empowerment

Increasing women's economic participation through savings groups, financial literacy, enterprise development, and leadership.

Impact: 1,800 women supported; increased household incomes and financial independence.

Where We Work

EVOC primarily serves communities in Mathare and Kibera, two of Nairobi's largest informal settlements, where vulnerable households face interconnected challenges.

Mathare

Our interventions in Mathare focus on education, youth skills training, health awareness, and environmental clean-ups. We work with local schools, youth groups, and women's networks to address high unemployment, poor sanitation, and limited access to services.

Key projects: Literacy classes, TVET training, SRH workshops, sports leagues, and tree planting.

Kibera

In Kibera, EVOC implements comprehensive community development programmes targeting women, youth, and children. Our work includes adult literacy, entrepreneurship, health outreach, child protection, and community governance.

Key projects: Women's savings groups, vocational training, mental health support, and community advocacy.

Our Impact Dashboard

Measurable results from our community-driven programmes.

4,200+
People Reached
2,150
Youth Trained
1,800
Women Supported
3,500
Trees Planted
360
Businesses Started
120
Scholarships Awarded
86
Literacy Graduates
12
Community Teams Formed

Theory of Change

How EVOC creates lasting change in communities.

Inputs

Community needs assessments, trained staff, partnerships, funding, local leadership engagement, and evidence-based programme design.

Activities

Literacy classes, vocational training, health workshops, sports leagues, tree planting, advocacy, savings groups, and mentorship.

Outputs

Number of learners trained, businesses started, trees planted, health sessions held, community groups formed, and policies influenced.

Outcomes

Improved literacy, increased employability, better health practices, stronger social cohesion, enhanced environmental stewardship, and women's empowerment.

Impact

Resilient communities with reduced poverty, gender equality, improved wellbeing, sustainable livelihoods, and active citizen participation.

Assumptions

Community ownership, inclusive participation, local capacity, supportive policy environment, and sustained partnerships.

Strategic Plan 2026–2030

Our roadmap for sustainable community transformation.

Education & Youth

Increase literacy rates by 40%, expand TVET enrollment by 50%, and strengthen school retention programmes.

Women Empowerment

Reach 3,000 women with economic empowerment initiatives and double the number of women-owned businesses.

Health & Wellbeing

Expand SRH and mental health services to 10,000 community members, reduce HIV prevalence through awareness.

Environment

Plant 10,000 trees, establish community recycling centres, and mainstream climate resilience in all programmes.

Partnerships

Build strategic alliances with 20+ institutional donors, government agencies, and private sector partners.

MEAL

Strengthen M&E systems, enhance data-driven decision-making, and ensure accountability and learning.

Projects & Success Stories

Real change, real lives – see our work in action.

Literacy graduation
Education
82 Adults Graduate from Literacy Program

A record number of learners – mostly women – completed 9 months of basic literacy, numeracy, and financial skills training. The ceremony was attended by community leaders and local officials.

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Tailoring business
Livelihoods
From Unemployed to Business Owner: Mary's Story

After EVOC's tailoring training, Mary started her own shop employing two other youth. Her business now serves the entire community and has inspired other women.

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Health outreach
Health
500+ Youth Reached in SRH Awareness Drive

Community outreach on HIV prevention, family planning, and menstrual hygiene recorded overwhelming participation and positive feedback from attendees.

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Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)

We are committed to evidence-based programming, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Monitoring

Regular data collection and tracking of programme activities, outputs, and outcomes using digital tools and community feedback.

Evaluation

Conducting baseline, mid-term, and end-line evaluations to measure impact, effectiveness, and sustainability of interventions.

Accountability

Ensuring transparency and responsiveness to communities, donors, and partners through regular reporting and feedback mechanisms.

Learning

Using data and lessons learned to adapt programmes, improve quality, and share best practices with stakeholders.

Community Voices

Real stories from the people we serve.

testimonial

"I never learned to read or write, but EVOC’s literacy class gave me confidence. Now I can help my children with homework and even read my own business receipts."

– Jane M., Kibera

testimonial

"After EVOC's tailoring training, I started my own shop. I now employ two other young women from my neighbourhood. EVOC gave me the skills and the confidence."

– Mary O., Kibera

testimonial

"The sports program kept me off the streets. I now play football and mentor younger kids in my community. EVOC changed my life direction."

– Kevin A., Mathare

Get in Touch

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Contact Info

  • Address:
    Kabarnet Road, Off Ngong Road
    Nairobi, Kenya
  • Phone:
    +254 720 549 925
    +254 723 599 305
  • Email:
    info@evoc.co.ke
    evoc.org@gmail.com
  • P.O. Box:
    280-00517, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Website:
    www.evoc.co.ke
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