WHO WE ARE

About St. Joseph (CBO) Community Based Organization

St. Joseph Community Based Organization (CBO) was initiated in the year 2001 by the Brothers of St. Joseph together with the local community in Mweiga, Nyeri County. Brothers of St Joseph through their apostolate and close grassroots engagement, the founders built strong community trust by upholding confidentiality and compassionate care. As households opened up about their health and economic struggles especially during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis, the organization began coordinated home visits and counseling to support infected and affected families. Over the years, the organization has grown into a community-driven platform delivering health and social support programs aimed at reducing the impact of HIV/AIDS and other communicable and non-communicable diseases. Its work focuses on household resilience, disease prevention, psychosocial support, and economic strengthening, with a long-term goal of contributing to healthier and more stable communities. Today, the organization serves communities across all eight sub-counties of Nyeri County and seven Solio Settlement villages in Laikipia County through partnerships and grassroots action. Guided by the motto “Console and Empower,” it envisions healthy communities in Kenya and pursues a mission of providing services that give hope, care, and support to communities in need.