About Us
Who We Are
Build and Enlighten Communities Initiative (BECI) is a Community-Based Organization (CBO) registered in November 2024 under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection in Kenya. BECI is committed to addressing the root causes of these challenges through targeted interventions that focus on gender equality, health, sustainable livelihoods, and climate action. The organization engages women and youth in the community, including young mothers, fathers, and persons with disabilities (PWDs), by equipping them with essential life skills to become self-reliant. BECI’s inclusive approach ensures that its programs serve all individuals regardless of their sexual orientation, religion, or tribe.
Where we came from
BECI was founded by a group of passionate young mothers and girls from the Mathare community, driven by a shared commitment to creating positive change. Having personally experienced the challenges facing their community, they came together to address key issues, particularly the high prevalence of gender-based violence in low-income settlements and the widespread poverty affecting women and girls. Their mission is to empower and uplift their community through grassroots solutions and impactful initiatives.
Our Mission
To create a community where youth and women are enlightened and empowered with skills and knowledge, fostering sustainable livelihoods and resilience.
Our Vision
A transformed community where women and youth in low income settlements thrive, bridging the gap of poverty and unemployment
Our Core Values
We prioritize human rights in all actions, ensuring justice, equality, and dignity guide our work for lasting impact.
We treat everyone with respect and uphold their dignity, fostering inclusive and compassionate interactions in all we do.
We address overlapping identities and challenges, ensuring our work tackles diverse inequalities for equitable, inclusive outcomes.
We build collaborative, transparent partnerships to amplify impact, share knowledge, and drive sustainable change together.
