Compassion in action, rooted in community
COHEB International is a non-governmental, non-profit and non-political humanitarian volunteering organization, created to respond to diverse humanitarian crises and to provide charitable humanitarian services — physically and spiritually — to the people of Africa and the rest of the crisis world.
Leadership
Meet the executive team, board members, and country directors.
Read moreStrategic Partners
The institutions, donors, and coalitions we work alongside.
Read moreTo protect lives and restore dignity
COHEB International exists to protect lives, restore dignity, and build resilience among communities affected by conflict, displacement, and poverty in Central Africa. We combine emergency response with long-term development so that communities emerge stronger than we found them.
A region where every person lives in safety, health, and hope
We envision a Central Africa where communities lead their own recovery and development — where every child can learn, every mother can give birth safely, and every family can plan for tomorrow.
Nearly two decades of standing with communities
A small team of Cameroonian professionals launches community health programs.
Programs open in Chad and the Central African Republic.
Emergency operations begin in Borno State, northeast Nigeria.
Reaching more than 250,000 people across four countries.
What guides our work
Humanitarian Commitment
We are dedicated to uplifting humanity through compassion, service, and unwavering support for those in need.
Well-being
We focus on well-being because we know that overcoming crisis requires equal rights and opportunities for all.
Non-partisan
Non-governmental, non-profit and non-political — we serve people in need, whoever and wherever they are.
Partnership
Dynamic partnerships are critical in solving complex global challenges.
Accountability
We steward every resource with transparency to communities and donors.
Presence
We are always there, and for as long as we are needed, we always will be.
Stand with communities on the frontlines.
Your support powers the mobile clinics, safe spaces, schools, and farms our teams deliver every day.