Empowering Communities, Advancing Human Dignity.
Since 2005, Center of Concern (CoC) has delivered practical, community-driven solutions across East Africa and the US to ensure everyone has the opportunity to survive, learn, thrive, and shape their future.
Since 2005, Center of Concern has reached over 1,000,000 people directly or indirectly, expanding across four countries and a US hub to deliver life-changing humanitarian and development programs.
Children, youth, women, and families reached
Who We Are
Working Areas
Humanitarian Respons
Delivering emergency health, nutrition, WASH services, and life-saving GBV response in conflict-affected regions.
Empowering youth with vocational skills and supporting vulnerable girls through accelerated learning and scholarships.
Providing assistive devices, therapy, and community-based rehabilitation for children and adults.
Fostering social cohesion through community peace committees, dialogue platforms, and civic engagement.
Supporting immigrant families, mobilizing diaspora engagement, and building global partnerships for development.
- Stories of Change
“When my daughter received therapy and assistive support through CoC, everything changed. She took her first steps, started school, and gained confidence. Our family regained hope and dignity.”
— Parent and caregiver, Ethiopia
Why Our Work Matters
Our work focuses on practical, community-driven solutions to advance human dignity, equity, and social justice. Whether rehabilitating children with disabilities, empowering families with sustainable livelihoods, or responding to emergencies in conflict-affected areas, we ensure every person has the opportunity to survive, learn, thrive, and shape their future.
We ensure communities have a voice in how programs are designed, delivered, and evaluated.
Our planning and resource allocation are driven by rigorous monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
We maintain zero-tolerance for misconduct and ensure transparent use of all donor funds.
We bridge local community trust in East Africa with international governance and nonprofit standards.
Get Involved
There are many ways to support communities in need. Join us in providing healthcare, education, and protection for all.
Join our team to help deliver practical, high-impact programs across East Africa and the United States.
Mobilize with diaspora communities and support our global humanitarian and development programs.
Collaborate with our US–Africa Partnership Hub to promote shared learning and innovation.
Our Partners
