Steve Cram and George the Giraffe launch the Schools 500 Games
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COCO's Projects
Current Projects
COCO aims to improve the lives of children living in poverty through health and education initiatives. We work with local communities at the grass roots level to support projects that are needs centred, efficient and sustainable.
COCO are currently focussing on our existing projects, and will not be opening applications for new project partnerships until November. Please keep an eye on our website then for more information about how to apply. In the meantime, please contact projects@coco.org.uk if you would like more information.
To find out more about each of our current projects, please read on…
Hoja Project - Songea, Tanzania
Throughout Tanzania only 8% of young people regularly attend secondary school. The problem is not solely due to a lack of schools. In reality, most Tanzanians simply can't afford the fees of less than £70 a year for secondary education.
Lusida Mwingira's Story
My name is Lusida and I am 17...
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COCO's Vision - What motivates us and our promises
Our Vision:
To protect and enrich the lives of vulnerable children through poverty reduction, education and improved health.
Our Motivation:
1 billion children worldwide live in poverty and an estimated 18 million people, mostly women and children, die due to poverty-related causes each year.
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Majengo Central Kitchen - Moshi, Tanzania
A community in the village of Majengo in the Kilimanjaro region of Northern
Tanzania approached COCO to ask for assistance with feeding children at the local nursery schools, as many were travelling long distances to arrive at school with an empty stomach and a full day ahead of them with...
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Overview: iThemba Lethu, a Durban-based organisation, focuses on supporting the most vulnerable groups of children affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. COCO has been involved with iThemba Lethu since their establishment in 2001. Specifically the aim of this project is to invest in children who are a...
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COCO is working very closely with HOJA, a small organisation ran by local Tanzanian volunteers with a little help from their volunteer members in the USA and UK. A site visit in November 07 has encouraged the development of the partnership to benefit more children. One of the issues apparent in ...
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Olomayani ('Blessings') Nursery School - Eluwai, Monduli District
Olomayani ('Blessings') Nursery School, in the Maasai village of Eluwai in Monduli District, was started in 2006 through the initiative of a group of villagers. It was initially established under the shade of a large tree at the Women's Cultural Centre in the village. Through the efforts of the gr...
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