Who We Are
- Capuchin Charities is the Humanitarian and Social Empowerment arm of the Capuchin Franciscan Fathers-Kenya.
- Capuchin Charities Kenya is administered under the regulation custody of the Capuchin Franciscan Fathers – Kenya drawn from the general guidelines, procedures and policies of OFM – Capuchin Order.
- Capuchin Charities is a means of evangelizing and works within the pastoral area of our communities in the dioceses where they work, which provide the structures at the grassroots level through which spiritual as well as Development needs of local communities are met.
- The Capuchin Charities programs are financially administrated by the Custodial Finance Administrator according to the regulations of the order and the current humanitarian and social programs mainly rely on one off funding and individual donations made to the Capuchin Charities.
Vision:
Capuchin Charities envisions peaceful and economically empowered societies, and a healthy environment for all.
Mission:
To alleviate poverty, promote social justice, build sustainable peace in societies, and promote environmental conservation.
Our work is inspired by 1 Timothy 6:18 “They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share”.
Approach
Forging partnerships to deliver our mandate.
Core Values
Capuchin Charities is guided by the following key values in its operations:
- Compassion: We are concerned about the social, economic and environmental factors affecting humanity.
- Hope: We believe that societies can change for the better.
- Integrity: we are a trustworthy, ethical and reliable organization.
- Responsiveness: We are responsive to the needs of our communities.
- Professionalism: We are committed to our Vision and Mission.
- Collaboration: We believe in the value of working with others to achieve more.
Our Set Up
Capuchin Charities is the social development arm of the Capuchin Franciscan Fathers – Kenya. In response to the call of the Gospel we open ourselves to a life of continued conversion; reverence all of God’s creation; identify with the victim, the poor and the marginalized. The office works with various donors, government agencies and people of good will to address the social and human developmental needs of marginalized communities within Kenya.
- We focus on the following six priority issues affecting its target groups:
- Emergency and Relief Response; Where the Capuchin Friars work is areas prone to disasters like floods and drought among catastrophes and so we should be prepared any time a need arises.
- Sustainable Livelihoods; – In our peace program, always people ask for alternative to violence, war and other things we need to empower differently. We had the post-election violence in the country, the Pokomo – Orma of 2001-2002 and 2012-2013 among other hard experiences, this desk is necessary.
- Justice – which is involved much in advocacy and informing and transmitting knowledge to all.
- Peace – using St. Francis spirit and skills learnt in Damietta we reconcile people of all races, ethnicity and religious background, to live as children of the same Father and creator.
- Integrity of Creation – to us our common home is mother earth and so the responsibility of caring.
- Education;
Our Operations
The Operations of the CAPUCHIN CHARITIES arm of the OFM – CAPUCHIN FRAIRS are informed by a MISSION AND VISION of the Friars. Administration of the various programs is guided by the life and spirit of St. Francis of Assisi and the Catholic Social Teachings which forms the basis for the charitable activities within the organization.
Geographical Areas of Operation
Capuchin Charities targets the areas where the Capuchins are working though not limited to that. In Kenya, we work in the Catholic Dioceses of: Kitale, Kisumu, Homabay, Kericho, Nairobi, Nyeri, Garissa, Malindi, and Machakos. As Friars we have 13 communities spread all over Kenya.
Contact Us
Catholic Charities
St. Jude Catholic Church
Rhapta Rd, Westlands
Nairobi, Kenya
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