Who We Are
The name of the organization “CREATIVE LIFECRAFTS ORGANIZATION” referred to as a Community Based Organization (C.B.O). The name is abbreviated as (CRELICO). Crelico is a grassroot organization which strives to empower women economically and intellectually to address the adverse social-economic impacts of Poverty and HIV and Aids.
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
Creative Life Craft Center was started in the year 2005 as a support group which was initiated by local volunteer women and a few men to brind together and support caregivers/guardians and families with HIV positive patient or affected by HIV/Aids in the Dagoretti community with the aim of initiating and promoting better economic livelihoods and raise members, income through utilizing indigenous skills to make beautiful handicrafts, artworks, and other income generating projects for the group. Through the last two years, the group has grown tremendously in membership, variety of services offered such as counseling and other psychosocial support given to members, and in creating linkages.
What We Do
01.
— We Find & Fund
We identify vulnerable individuals including young mothers and connect them with opportunities for growth. Through partnerships and community support, we mobilize resources to fund beadwork, crafts, and small-scale initiatives that generate income and restore dignity. We also instill essential financial skills, including saving practices and table banking, enabling participants to manage and grow their earnings sustainably.
02.
— We Build Networks
We create strong community networks by bringing together artisans, mentors, and partners. Through these connections, we open up markets for handmade crafts and beadwork, ensuring that local talent is recognized, supported, and sustained. Our networks also encourage shared learning, collaboration, and financial empowerment through collective saving initiatives.
03.
— We Strengthen
We empower vulnerable members of the community by promoting self-reliance and economic independence. By supporting craft-based livelihoods such as beadwork, we help individuals build stable incomes and brighter futures for their families. Through initiatives like table banking, communities are able to pool resources, support each other, and grow together financially.
04.
— We Educate
We provide practical training in beadwork, crafts, and entrepreneurship skills. Our programs equip participants with the knowledge to create quality products, manage small businesses, and access markets with confidence. We also offer financial literacy training, teaching budgeting, saving, and table banking principles to ensure long-term economic stability.
05.
— We Provide Care
We support holistic well-being by offering a safe and nurturing environment for vulnerable individuals. From emotional support to basic needs assistance, we ensure that young mothers and other vulnerable community members feel valued, supported, and empowered as they rebuild their lives.
06.
— We Consult
We work with community groups, partners, and organizations to design and implement impactful, craft-based empowerment programs. Our approach focuses on sustainability, inclusivity, and creating real economic opportunities through local skills, supported by strong financial systems and community-led savings models.
Impact Stories
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Partners
