About Us
Generation for Change and Development.
GENCAD
GENCAD International is registered as a charity and a company limited by guarantee in the UK and as an International NGO in Kenya. We envision a Horn of Africa region in which the poor and marginalised communities exercise their voice, craft their own solutions, and take ownership of their socio-economic development.
Our vision
GENCAD envisions a Horn of Africa region in which the poor and marginalised communities exercise their voice, craft their own solutions and take ownership of their socio-economic development.
Our Mission
GENCAD exists to support
· Pastoralist communities in Northern Kenya in overcoming perpetual marginalisation through economic, social and political empowerment.
· Horn of Africa Diaspora communities in the UK generally, and those from Kenya and Somalia in particular, taking full advantage of existing opportunities in their adopted country and making positive contributions to their host community.
Financial Hardship
Relieve financial hardship, preserve and protect the health of communities in Northern Kenya.
Education
Advance education in communities in Northern Kenya.
Sustainable Development
Political and economic empowerment of communities in Northern Kenya.
Women's Rights
To advance girl child education in Northern Kenya.
Strengthened Connections
Develop a strong network of diaspora communities from the Horn of Africa in the UK.
Primary Education
We run remedial classes and provide learning resources for children from poor families and building schools.
Women Empowerment
We provide women with micro-grants to give them the opportunity to earn a decent income for themselves and their families.
Secondary Education
We provide classroom resources and scholarships for orphaned and vulnerable girls in secondary education.
Youth Empowerment
We support youth talent development - in sports, creative writing, media training and build resilience to VE.
Our Values
Caring Attitude
We are supporting orphans, vulnerable children, and adults to access education and other opportunities that will enable them to achieve their full potential.
Building Capacity
We are building the capacities of poverty-stricken communities in Northern Kenya so they can overcome political and economic marginalisation perpetuated by political leaders inside and outside the region.
Advocacy
We will take every opportunity to challenge the status quo which exploits the community's economic vulnerability and lack of opportunities to perpetuate tribal rivalry.
Respectfulness
We will strive to ensure poor communities in northern Kenya are given the opportunity to play an instrumental role in addressing their underdevelopment.
Partnerships
We will work with relevant partners and beneficiaries in a collaborative and respectful manner to address the beneficiaries' needs and aspirations.
Integrity & Accountability
We will always be fair to all and strive to adopt best practices such as transparency, accountability, fairness, and equality of opportunity.
Value for Money
We will ensure that our projects and the activities we undertake satisfy a value for money agenda.
Financial Sustainability
We believe our work as an advocate and service provider will be needed for many years to come. We will ensure that our choices are thoughtful and strategic so that we have enough financial resources to carry out our work.