Resilient communities. Improved livelihoods

Development Concern Initiative (DCI) is a registered Non-Governmental Organization in Kenya with a focus to building community resilience and improving livelihoods for the vulnerable and marginalized in Kenya. The guiding principle of DCI has been and is still ‘Leaving No One behind’ in the pursuit of attaining sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from a grassroots perspective

Our Vision

A just, equitable and progressive society in which marginalized communities enjoy full social, economic and political rights

Our Mission

To provide a platform to harness and nurture marginalized communities through informed, innovative and value driven approaches for community development

Our Values

Integrity & Credibility
Respect for Diversity
Transparency & Accountability
Gender Equality
Committment
Volunteerism

DCI manages resources aimed at creating a humane and sustainable environment for vulnerable communities, particularly pastoralists and urban poor populations. Transparency and accountability are fundamental principles guiding DCI’s financial resource mobilization efforts. The organization is dedicated to building a secure and inclusive society through realistic, sustainable, and community-led development approaches. Founded by a group of professional youth from the Northern region of Kenya, DCI’s management team comprises individuals with diverse skill sets and operates under the oversight of a committed Board of Directors.