KCB'S KEY PRIORITIES & OBJECTIVES

Aim
To address the welfare, social, educational, cultural and development needs of the Kenyan and African communities living in Bedford.

Vision
To build a sustainable community through empowerment

A focus on families Putting families at the centre of all we do; growth and development, educational tours, play schemes, encourage sports, and work hard to improve educational standards. Maintain cultural background and heritage.

Promote Social Inclusion and integration- signposting and providing Information, Advice and Guidance and a range of initiatives and support programmes which are responsive and proactive to meet the individual needs of the Kenyan and African communities in Bedford, to enable them to gain access to available resources, gain self-esteem and foster personal and community development. Encourage entrepreneurship. Our aim is to live in a homogenous community where we appreciate each others heritage and cultural background.

Give back to the community- We aim to make a positive difference in the lives of others by engaging in and encouraging voluntary, charitable and fundraising activities.

Create partnership- We aim to develop and sustain partnerships with a range of stakeholders and agencies in the public, private and voluntary sector. We will network widely with other organisations and actively seek ways of working together for the benefit of Kenyan and African Community in Bedford

Find solutions- We aim to find solutions to the problems and issues facing Kenyan and African people in Bedford and put in place strategies for addressing and overcoming barriers people face in achieving and realising their full potential in all aspects of life.