WHO WE ARE
The Center for Hope and Empowerment (CHEK) is an organization registered under the national NGO in Kenya as full fledged not-for-profit entity. We exist to help create an equitable and just world for Everyone without favoritism.
We are committed to working with “the least of these” – marginalized populations – to offer hope and help them be empowered to improve their quality of life.
We use proven, practical and experiential training curriculums specially formulated to educate, affirm, and motivate, offering practical tools to help those at the margins of society to navigate through their circumstances with confidence to achieve a more secure, successful, and fulfilling life.
Our MISSION
CHEK is dedicated to offering hope and sustainable support to all and especially to those on the margins of society by providing access to resources, education, and opportunities for personal and communal growth. Through community education and collaboration, we strive to create communities where every individual feels seen, heard, valued and safe.
Our VISION
That one conversation at a time, person at a time and one gathered circle at a time we can bring unity, peace and harmony to our world through focused education, listening to, and acknowledging every voice, and by upholding and affirming the inherent dignity of all human persons regardless of their race, creed or social standing.
Our METHOD
We use various modalities which are based on similar but distinct approaches, to meet each unique education and training need.
Some of these are:
JUST Listening,
Restorative Justice,
Alternatives to Violence, Discipled by Jesus, etc.
Our VALUES
We believe:
In God;
in the inherent dignity of all people; that people are best equipped in finding solutions to the issues facing them,
and that with the right information and resources, transformation and redemption is possible.
OUR APPROACH
Every human person is endowed by their creator with inherent worth. This ‘worthiness’ is a constant and is not dependent on our actions. This basic understanding of human dignity is central to our approach and informs our training curriculum’s and all our interactions. Each individual has equal value regardless of their circumstance, social standing, or past actions.
Array of objectives
- Develop training curriculums & educational programs tailored to the specific needs and challenges of marginalized communities.
- Provide vocational training opportunities to empower individuals with marketable skills.
- Establish partnerships with local businesses to create job placement opportunities for program graduates.
- Offer mentorship and support services to help individuals navigate personal and professional challenges.
- Advocate for policy changes that address systemic barriers facing marginalized communities.
- Organize community outreach events to raise awareness and foster a sense of belonging and inclusion.
- Collaborate with the most impacted communities, other nonprofits and governmental agencies to maximize resources and impact.
- Implement sustainable development projects aimed at improving living conditions.
- Measure and evaluate program effectiveness to continually improve and adapt services based on feedback and outcomes.
Our projects
Prison ministry
Helping prisoners in East Africa know Jesus
- Helping prisoners know Jesus (Currently in Kenya and Tanzania) through methods like Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) workshops are based around the belief that when parties are engaged in conflict, there is a power working within the parties that is able to transform the situation from a violent to a nonviolent one.
Children ministry
Children/youth in marginalized communities
- The project is meant to help children and youths in marginalized communities access education where they learn basic elementary and the bible as part of the curriculum. Currently there’s a school in Tanzania, Chagana village already transforming lives and with support, many more lives will be changed.
Women ministry
Women in marginalized communities
- Support Women groups in marginalized communities start a self sustaining projects. Currently, they are making soap, Jelly products, Carpets and baskets for sale. The women are church members and are influencing other women to join the church. You can support a group and help them be self sustaining
Meet our partners
Both CHEK and our partners believe that “Little is more when God is in it” . You too can partner with us to make the dream come true.
Becomingloveministries
USA
CEIFA ministries international
USA
Heavens family
USA
Connect with us
P.O.Box 20141-00200 Nairobi
Tel: +254 735 383 969/
+254 720 795 414
Info@chekworldwide.org
Our Blog
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JUST Listening
Listening, when it is done justly and equitably, is foundational to all personal, organizational, and social change. Listening deeply, and without ego, to each others’ ideas, insights, and experiences enhances personal relationships, professional collaborations, workplace efficiency, and social transformation efforts. Our JUST Listening (JL) workshops are designed to help participants cultivate awareness of the thoughts,…
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Alternatives to Violence
Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) workshops are based around the belief that when parties are engaged in conflict, there is a power working within the parties that is able to transform the situation from a violent to a nonviolent one. AVP workshops therefore focus participants on recognizing this “Transforming Power” at work in them and…
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Discipled by Jesus
The human soul is made up of the Mind, the Will, and the Emotions. If our thoughts and our emotions are not regulated, it can lead to harmful choices and actions. Discipled by Jesus (DBJ) premises that the soul must be submitted to God who is good and pure, by listening and then responding. DBJ…