Care of Community Organization (COC)
About Us
Care of Community Organization (COC) is a local non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of communities across Somaliland. We focus on disease prevention, health promotion, awareness creation, and health education through sustainable community-based programs.
Our mission is to empower individuals and communities with the knowledge and resources needed to live healthy and productive lives. We collaborate with government institutions, local NGOs, and international partners to achieve a healthier society.
Vision
To build a healthy, informed, and empowered community free from preventable diseases and health inequalities.
Mission
To promote community health and well-being through preventive health education, awareness campaigns, and capacity-building initiatives that address public health challenges in Somaliland.
Core Values
- Integrity: We uphold honesty and transparency in all our work.
- Equity: We promote equal access to health and social services for all.
- Community Empowerment: We believe in the power of local participation and ownership.
- Collaboration: We work hand in hand with stakeholders for greater impact.
- Sustainability: We design programs that create lasting positive change.
Key Focus Areas
- Disease Prevention:
- Awareness on infectious and non-communicable diseases.
- Vaccination promotion and hygiene education.
- Health Promotion:
- Community sensitization on nutrition, sanitation, and lifestyle health.
- Training programs for local health volunteers and hotel chefs on hygiene and food safety.
- Maternal and Child Health:
- Education on safe motherhood and child care practices.
- Nutrition support for mothers and children.
- Malnutrition Reduction:
- Nutritional screening and community feeding programs.
- Capacity-building on balanced diets and local food utilization.
- Capacity Building and Training:
- Workshops and training for youth, health workers, and community leaders.
- Hygiene and nutrition training for hotels and food handlers.
- Health Research
- Conducting community-based research on public health issues.
- Collecting data to inform policies and improve health programs.
- Engaging students and professionals in research to strengthen evidence-based decision-making.
Past and Ongoing Projects
- Community hygiene and sanitation awareness campaigns in Hargeisa.
- Nutritional training for hotel chefs to improve food safety standards.
- Maternal health education sessions in rural areas.
Contact Us
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Name Dr Ahmed ibrahim Elmi
Title: Chairperson of COC organization
Address: Hargeisa, Somaliland
Email: Info.coc.org@gmail.com
Phone: +252 63 4195435/ 63 4793820