Join the Mission · Caritas Nairobi
Get Involved
Since 1983, when Cardinal Maurice Michael Otunga launched the Self-Help Programme with a modest savings circle, communities have been transforming their own lives through collective action. Join that story — as a donor, partner, or SEEP member.
Why It Matters
Every contribution changes a life
Caritas Nairobi's model is built on one conviction: that people are not problems to be solved, but agents of their own transformation. When you get involved, you don't rescue anyone — you walk alongside communities, strengthen what's already there, and help people become more capable and resilient than before.
From a KSh 20 savings circle in a Nairobi parish in 1983 to programmes covering 3,721 sq. km and reaching over 4.6 million people — this movement has always been built by ordinary people choosing to show up.
"To empower the poor and marginalized through sustainable programs based on Gospel values and Catholic Social Teachings, fostering Integral Human Development."
Caritas Nairobi — Mission Statement
1983
Founded · Self-Help Programme
Four Ways to Help
Ways to Make an Impact
Choose how you'd like to contribute to our mission of empowering communities across Nairobi and Kiambu Counties.
Donate
Your financial contribution sustains and expands programmes serving over 4.6 million people across Nairobi and Kiambu Counties — from the Right Coffee Project to our Smart Hydroponic Farming initiative.
- One-time or monthly giving
- Sponsor a specific programme
- Legacy and institutional giving
Partner
Join us as a corporate or institutional partner. Pool skills, resources, and networks to drive community transformation at scale across Nairobi's 3,721 sq. km coverage area.
- CSR programme alignment
- Skills-based volunteering
- Resource and material support
Join SEEP
Become part of a savings and lending community group — the self-help movement that Cardinal Otunga launched with a KSh 20 circle in 1983. Over 200 groups are active today through PROMIC and CoBank+.
- Collective savings & annual share-out
- Access to low-interest group loans
- Financial literacy via CoBank+
Start Here
Express Your Interest
Fill out the form and our programmes team will get back to you within 48 hours with next steps tailored to your interests, skills, and availability.
Submit your interest
Tell us how you'd like to get involved and share a little about your skills and availability.
We reach out within 48 hours
Our programmes team will contact you to discuss the best fit across our four programme areas.
Begin your journey
Start serving alongside the Caritas Nairobi community — and become part of a 40-year story of self-help.
Reach Out
Have Questions?
We're here to help you find the right path to get involved with Caritas Nairobi.
Call Us
+254 20 4950000
Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm EAT
Email Us
info@caritasnairobi.org
We reply within 24 hours
Visit Us
Cardinal Otunga Plaza, 7th Floor
Kaunda Street, Nairobi CBD