Shofco
Nairobi, KE · 1 known investors
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SHOFCO is a community-driven organization founded in Kenya that addresses urban poverty through integrated services including education, healthcare, water access, and violence prevention, with a model designed to expand grassroots leadership in informal settlements. The organization operates the SHOFCO Urban Network (SUN), a coalition approach that works with local leaders to scale its holistic model across multiple communities.
Founders & leadership
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Kennedy OdedeinFounder
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Jessica Posner OdedeinCo-FounderJessica Posner Odede studied African-American Studies at Wesleyan University and co-founded Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) in 2009 after meeting co-founder Kennedy Odede while working in Kenya's informal settlements; she is also CEO of Girl Effect and author of a memoir about her work.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Shofco do?
- SHOFCO is a community-driven organization founded in Kenya that addresses urban poverty through integrated services including education, healthcare, water access, and violence prevention, with a model designed to expand grassroots leadership in informal settlements. The organization operates the SHOFCO Urban Network (SUN), a coalition approach that works with local leaders to scale its holistic model across multiple communities.
- Who founded Shofco?
- Shofco was founded by Kennedy Odede, Jessica Posner Odede.
- Who are Shofco's investors?
- Shofco's investors include Dopamine Ventures.
- Where is Shofco headquartered?
- Shofco is headquartered in Nairobi, KE.