Who we are
About us
Emmanuel Community Empowerment Network (ECEN) is a community-driven, member-based network bringing together 114 affiliates across Kenya.
A registered network (Reg. No. DSD/43/249/Q2/131838) based in Homa Bay County, with a footprint extending to Migori, Kisumu, Siaya, and beyond.
Read our storyOur vision
Empowered, safe, inclusive, healthy, happy communities.
Our mission
To empower communities through collaboration, advocacy, and innovative solutions for sustainable development.
Who we are
We advocate for and unite the people and groups who share a passion for transforming communities. We are member-driven, inclusive, collaborative, and focused on sustainability.
- Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
- Self Help Groups
- Youth Groups
- Women Groups
- Faith Based Organizations
- Committed individuals
What we do
Our thematic areas
Community Empowerment and Livelihoods
Strengthening economic resilience and self-reliance.
Health and Nutrition
TB, NCDs, HIV/AHD, and SRHR. Promoting healthy communities.
Education and Youth Development
Formal and informal education. Investing in the next generation.
Climate Resilience, Environment and Blue Economy
Environmental conservation, the blue economy, and climate-smart agriculture for communities.
Governance and Advocacy
Amplifying community voices through a trained secretariat team.
Our approach
- Member-driven
- Inclusive
- Sustainable
- Collaborative
Our governance
Guided by the Board of Management and the Executive Committee, and accountable to our members.
Who we work with
We are open to working with the Ministry of Health, government, organisations, partners, philanthropists, and others who share our vision of empowered, inclusive, healthy, happy communities.
Government
- Ministry of Health (MOH)
- Education
- Agriculture
- Social Department
Networks and NGOs
- NEPHAK
- HENNET
- Red Cross
- Amref Health Africa
Community and supporters
- Survivors with lived experience
- Caregivers
- Philanthropists
- Well wishers
Research and response
- Researchers and research institutions
- Emergency response teams
“Let Communities Lead”
Community first
Building Healthy Communities, Empowering People, Together for Change
Contact and support
- Address
- P.O Box 52, Homa Bay, Kenya
- Phone
- +254 726 108 247
- info@ecentrust.org
- Website
- www.ecentrust.org