Community Development Support Services (CODESS)

Community Development Support Services (CODESS) is a youth- and women-focused, community-based organization founded in March 2025. It was established by a team of dedicated community development and health professionals who envisioned a platform for meaningful engagement with communities, stakeholders, and development partners.
Headquartered in Kisumu County, CODESS works to address the development needs of youth and women in rural and peri-urban areas through collaborative, locally driven solutions. We partner with national and county government line ministries, civil society organizations, and other like-minded institutions to create lasting impact.
Our organization is governed by a Board of 7 members—4 women and 3 men—who bring diverse expertise and leadership to guide our mission. At the core of our work is the unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of youth and women, empowering them to lead dignified and self-sustaining lives.

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Our Guiding Pillars

VISION

A dignified livelihood for all members of the community.

MISSION STATEMENT

We are a community-based organization committed to awakening communities’ inherent capacities to lead dignified lives through partnerships and empowerment in health, education, agribusiness, and climate action, with a strong focus on youth and women.

We pursue our mission through:

1. Transformational Development
Community-driven and sustainable approaches tailored to the needs of youth and women.

2. Strategic Partnerships
Collaboration with like-minded organizations and institutions, both locally and internationally.

3. Beneficiary Participation
Belief in the inherent capacity of every person to contribute meaningfully to initiatives that positively impact their lives.

CORE VALUES

1. Excellence
We strive for quality in service delivery and learning outcomes.

2. Innovation
We nurture talent, creativity, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

3. Integrity
We uphold honesty, accountability, transparency, and trust.

4. Respect
We recognize and advocate for the dignity of every individual and group.

5. Collaboration
We value teamwork and positive partnerships.

FOCUS AREAS

A. Education
B. Health & Wellness
C. Agribusiness
D. Climate Action

EDUCATION

We believe that sustainable community development or resilience needs a solid foundation in education and civic engagement. In this sense, we create demand and support universal basic education through research, projects and collaborations in Kisumu County and beyond CODESS recognizes the transformative power of education in fostering community resilience, particularly in regions like Kisumu and Bodo Sub County. Our education initiatives in these areas aim to improve access to quality education, enhance learning outcomes, and build a culture of lifelong learning.
Headquartered in Kisumu County, CODESS works to address the development needs of youth and women in rural and peri-urban areas through collaborative, locally driven solutions. We partner with national and county government line ministries, civil society organizations, and other like-minded institutions to create lasting impact.
Our organization is governed by a Board of 7 members—4 women and 3 men—who bring diverse expertise and leadership to guide our mission. At the core of our work is the unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of youth and women, empowering them to lead dignified and self-sustaining lives.

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Join Us

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