Background Information
NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS COUNCIL
The NGO council is the umbrella body that brings together all registered NGOs in Kenya. It has a current membership of over,12000 members comprising international, regional and local NGOs. the NGO Council provides overall leadership to the NGOs Sector.
It champions the key values of probity, transparency, accountability, justice and good governance, Climate change, Health, Gender and development, Children’s rights, poverty alleviation, Peace, Population, Training, Counselling small scale enterprises, disability and any other issues that affect society at large. We enhance the self-regulation of our NGOs and assist them to realize their potential in improving services that improve the socio-economic status of Kenyan society in pursuit of sustainable development.
Galvanizing development sector, strengthening of the voluntary sector, for promotion of organized civic action, and to promote collective NGOs and civil society action, based on mutual understanding, respect and knowledge.
Role Of Ngo Council
The NGO Council Strives to:
- Provide overall leadership to the NGO sector and civil society as a whole.
- Champion the values of probity, transparency, accountability, justice and good governance.
- Mandated to present all its members.
- Enhance self-regulation to its members and the adherence to the rule of law.
- Assist them to realize their potential in providing services that improve the social economic status of the Kenyan society in pursuit of sustainable development and a just and equitable society regardless of gender, race, nationality, religious or any other inclination.
Role Of Ngo Council
The NGO Council Strives to:
- Provide overall leadership to the NGO sector and civil society as a whole.
- Champion the values of probity, transparency, accountability, justice and good governance.
- Mandated to present all its members.
- Enhance self-regulation to its members and the adherence to the rule of law.
- Assist them to realize their potential in providing services that improve the social economic status of the Kenyan society in pursuit of sustainable development and a just and equitable society regardless of gender, race, nationality, religious or any other inclination
Objectives of The Council
- To promote creation and maintenance of an enabling environment in order to effectively contribute to effectively and equitable sustainable development.
- Provide forum and build effective network for promoting dialogue, collaboration, learning experiences and information.
- Strengthen organizational, operational and conceptual properties of its constituents to enable effective and efficient independent operations.
- To champion and defend the rights its constituency in all matters.
- Influence public policy in relation to its constituency.
- Create public awareness on its role and responsibilities.
- To represent its constituency on local, international and national levels.
Membership
The membership is drawn from the registered NGOs in Kenya, both locally and internationally.
The Members are encouraged to file returns with The NGOs Coordination Boards, comply with necessary regulations and pay necessary annual subscriptions to the Membership Body.
Regions
The NGO council‘s coverage has been divided into 12 regions in Kenya divided as follows.
| REGION | COUNTIES |
|---|---|
| Coast Region | Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale Tana River ,Taita Taveta |
| Nyanza North Region | Homabay,Siaya ,Kisumu |
| Nyanza South Region | Nyamira, Kisii, Migori |
| Nairobi Region | Nairobi |
| Central Region | Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Kiambu, Muranga, Nyandarua | South Rift Region | Bomet, Narok, Kericho, Kajiado |
| Central Rift Region | Nakuru, Baringo, Laikipia, Samburu |
| Western Region | Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia |
| Upper Eastern Region | Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, Embu |
| Lower Eastern | Makueni, Machakos, Kitui |
| North Rift Region | Turkana, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Nandi, Uasin-gishu |
| Northern Kenya Region | Mandela, Wajir, Garissa |
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
The Council has the following operational committees
Executive Committee /Directors (National Chairman,Vice-chairperson and 12 Regional Representatives).
The leadership is expected to by example and work with the NGOs Coordination Board and other stakeholders to steer the NGO/CSO sector forward.
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