At the Centre for Community Health and Environmental Change (CCHEC), we believe that every individual deserves dignity, safety, and access to basic needs—especially during times of crisis. Our humanitarian support programs are designed to respond rapidly and compassionately to the most pressing needs of vulnerable populations, including children, women, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
CCHEC provides targeted support in emergencies and during periods of extreme hardship such as droughts, food shortages, health outbreaks, and displacement. We work closely with community leaders, volunteers, and local government to assess needs and deliver timely interventions that ease suffering and rebuild hope.
We distribute food rations to households facing hunger and malnutrition, especially in schools and drought-affected villages. Food parcels typically include maize flour, beans, cooking oil, and salt. These interventions are often timed with school exams or lean seasons to prevent dropouts and hunger-related suffering.
We provide life-saving WASH services by distributing water treatment supplies, constructing temporary latrines, rehabilitating water points, and promoting hand hygiene. During cholera outbreaks or dry seasons, we support water trucking and hygiene awareness campaigns to reduce disease risks.
CCHEC supplies dignity kits that include reusable sanitary pads, soap, undergarments, and washcloths to uphold the dignity and health of women and girls. These are especially distributed in emergency shelters, schools, or during outreach to households facing extreme poverty.
In cases of floods, fire, or displacement, CCHEC collaborates with stakeholders to distribute blankets, clothing, and basic household supplies to families who have lost their belongings.
We prioritize the protection of children, persons with disabilities, and the elderly in humanitarian responses by linking them with social support services and ensuring their voices are heard in community decision-making.
Recognizing the emotional toll of crises, we integrate psychosocial first aid and support activities into our responses. This includes community counseling, support groups, and child-friendly spaces in times of displacement or trauma.
We rely on trusted local networks—Community Health Promoters (CHPs), village elders, teachers, religious leaders, and youth groups—to identify needs, mobilize communities, and distribute aid equitably. This approach ensures transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in all our humanitarian efforts.
CCHEC is guided by humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence. Our goal is not only to respond to emergencies but also to build the resilience of communities to withstand future shocks. Every act of support is a step toward restoring dignity and promoting long-term recovery.