Center for Hope and Empowerment

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.

Who we are

Our Methods

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 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 & Re-entry

Addressing Prisoners Needs, Mind, Body and Spirit

By equipping people in prison with access to focused education and resources,

CHEK aids their personal growth and transformation in order to help them cope with the challenges of incarceration and to successfully reintegrate into society as productive,
law-abiding members.

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Children & Youth

Preparing the Leaders of Tomorrow

Providing access to education for marginalized and at risk boys and girls in the poorest communities remains a a big challenge due to a lack of resources and infrastructure. Our school in Chagana, N.W. Tanzania aims to meet the community’s need by providing elementary education and support for Taturu children who would otherwise be herding their family cattle with no hope for an education.

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Women & gender

Supporting Women & Gender Equity

Women in poor communities face myriad difficulties in providing for their families. In addition, they have limited access to resources and often face discrimination in various forms, including Gender inequality. CHEK helps create self-help groups for marginalized women where they learn skills like soap making, embroidery, arts and crafts, etc. Sale of these products generate income helping them meet their daily needs and gain financial independence.

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