Kenya Community Development Foundation is Kenya’s only community foundation. A community foundation has a mandate of building capacities of community organisations and projects aimed at improving people’s welfare. It also works with communities to mobilise resources and set up permanent assets in form of endowments.
KCDF was established in 1997 as a project of the Aga Khan Foundation. In 2001 it was registered as a company limited by guarantee and not having share value.
Our Vision
All Kenyans giving and working together with permanent resources for equitable development.
Our Mission
To effectively mobilise resources for building permanent funds for grant making towards the development of communities.
Our Beliefs
As a Foundation and in tackling the questions of poverty eradication and development, we believe that:
Every human being has the potential to make a positive difference in their own lives and that of others around them.
People’s participation, ownership and control are vital to equitable and sustainable development.
Every community has assets to use towards its own well-being as well as for national development.
Meaningful development focuses on people, brings freedom, space, creativity and transformation.
The poor are capable of achieving long-lasting improvements in their lives.
Civil society has potential to influence social, economic and political change
Our Values
Dignity and rights of every human being: We attach great value to the dignity and rights of every human being regardless of ethnicity/race, religion, gender, age, physical or mental disposition.
Working with others: We value and are committed to quality and broad participation and collaboration with other like minded individuals or organisations.
Commitment to Social Justice Philanthropy: We are committed to philanthropy that promotes social justice, integrity and respect for others in order to uphold the public trust and secure the rights of poor people
Honesty and Transparency: We value and promote transparency, honesty and efficiency in our dealings with others irrespective of their social standing.
Learning and Innovation: We value reflection, learning and innovation and strive to evolve, promote and share best practices with others.
Equity: We strive to promote and address equity in all our endeavours in pursuing the goals and objectives of the Foundation.
