Our Story

St. Joseph Community Based Organization (CBO) was established in 2001 in Mweiga, Nyeri County, through a collaboration between the Brothers of St. Joseph and the local community. The organization was born during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis, when many families were grappling with health challenges, stigma, and economic hardship.

Through their close grassroots engagement and pastoral mission, the Brothers of St. Joseph built deep trust within the community by offering compassionate care, confidentiality, and consistent support. As families opened up about their struggles, the organization began coordinated home visits, counseling, and community outreach programs to support both infected and affected households.

Over the years, St. Joseph CBO has grown into a trusted, community-driven platform delivering integrated health, social, and economic empowerment programs. Its work focuses on strengthening household resilience, preventing disease, providing psychosocial support, and improving livelihoods.

Today, the organization serves communities across all eight sub-counties of Nyeri County and extends its reach to seven villages in the Solio Settlement Scheme in Laikipia County. Through partnerships and grassroots action, it continues to transform lives while pursuing its vision of building healthier, more stable, and self-reliant communities.