A Nigerian organisation built from lived experience
About us
OUR STORY
January 2025
Kenko Community Health Support Initiative was formally founded in January 2025, but the organisation existed long before it had a name.
Seeing the Gaps Firsthand....
Kenko was born from a clear observation preventable illnesses going untreated and health challenges accepted as part of everyday life, simply because communities lacked access to the right information and support.
Discovering the Knowledge Gap....
Young people in Nigerian schools were growing up without basic health education. Conversations about hygiene, preventive care, and personal wellbeing were largely absent, leaving students without the tools to make informed health decisions.
Understanding the Challenges....
Communities navigating healthcare on their own, with little access to reliable information, professional support, or essential services. The barriers were not just physical,they were systemic.
Today
Kenko Community Health Support Initiative was formally established to give structure, scale, and sustainability to work that was already needed. We are a mission-driven organisation bridging the gap between communities and the healthcare system through education, outreach, and evidence-based interventions.
Guided by purpose. Driven by impact.
Mission & Vision
A future where every individual, regardless of background or location, has access to health information, preventive care, and the opportunity to live a healthy life.
To bridge the gap between communities and the healthcare system through evidence-based health education, outreach, and sustainable interventions.
Our Values
Every programme, outreach, and partnership is guided by principles that keep our work accountable, community-focused, and impact-driven.
Lived Experience First
Our work is grounded in real understanding of the communities we serve. We know the challenges because we have seen them and listened to the people living them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions
Anyone with a genuine desire to make a difference. Our volunteers include healthcare professionals, students, educators, content creators, and community members. We match your skills and availability to roles across education, field outreach, content, communications, and logistics.
No. While healthcare professionals strengthen our clinical activities, most of our work — health education, school engagement, campaigns, logistics, and communications — is open to everyone. We provide orientation and guidance for every role.
Reach out to us via WhatsApp or email with your school's name and location. Our team will arrange a conversation with your school leadership, walk you through the Kenko Health Club programme, and agree a start date. We handle the structure, materials, and trained instructors — your school provides the students and a supervising teacher.
Donations fund our programme delivery — educational materials, first aid and training supplies, sanitary kits for our menstrual hygiene campaigns, outreach logistics, and volunteer support. We publish monthly impact highlights so supporters can see exactly what their contribution achieves.
Distance is no barrier. Diaspora supporters contribute through donations, professional expertise, remote volunteering in content and communications, and connecting us with partners and funders. Contact us and we'll find the right fit.
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