Mathare Community Educational & Development Organisation (MCEDO)

Introduction

Mathare Community Education and Development Organization (MCEDO) is a Community Based Organization operating in the heart of Mathare slum, the second largest slum in Kenya. The organization was founded in 2000 and registered formally in 2001.

The volunteer run CBO was formed in response to the plight of orphans and the vulnerable children (OVCs). The key areas included illiteracy, HIV & Aids awareness, feeding and environmental conservation. This was the predicament of the slum child living in extremely deplorable conditions of utmost poverty with basic needs being a luxury.

Through successful implementation of various community education and development based programmes, the CBO has been credited by the non-residents and residents for its immense contribution in improving the welfare of hundreds of young people in the area through tailor-made programmes. Its primary beneficiaries have been mainly the highly disadvantaged children and youth in the slum.

Key Initiatives:

• Education
• Scholarships to high school
• Feeding programme
• After school programme targeting youths
• Sports

Contacts

Physical Address: Mathare 4B- Nairobi
Mailing Address: P.O Box 77022-00611, Nairobi
Phone No: 0723869734, 0729643795
Email Address: mcedocom@yahoo.com
Contact Person: Benedict Kia