ABOUT | geco

HOW DID GECO ORIGINATE?

The Glen Elgin Community Organisation started as a small group of community members who saw the need to assist at disseminating information to the issues that caused broken families, disintegrated infrastructure

and poverty in their community. Although many farm workers rely on seasonal work, unemployment and no social activities for the youth remained another factor that caused social disturbances. GECO set out to create programs that caters to the communities needs.

GLEN ELGIN COMMUNITY ORGANISATION (GECO)

GECO - Glen Elgin Community Organisation is a Non Profit Organisation

(034-904NPO) situated in the beautiful Elgin/ Grabouw Valley. The organisation is housed at the Oaks Village/ Molteno Farm surrounded by oak trees and vineyards, but most important the immediate community that calls the farm their home.

GECO determined a need to develop and up skill communities enabling them to be empowered and aware of the daily issues that concern and influence their livelihood. GECO's focus resides in the home and on the streets. They aim to fulfil their vision being proactive in the community and making sure GECO remains a lifeline and light of hope for farm communities in the Egin/ Grabouw area.

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?

GECO's CURRENT

FOCUS?

Today GECO is one of the most active community organisations in its area. Situated close to the community with programs to host the youth, families and the elderly. These programs focus on awareness, capacity building, sharing of information and enabling the community to stand together against issues that affect the future and growth of their livelihood.

GECO wishes to expand its footprint and infrastructure plus continuing on its mission to empower and develop communities, enriching the lives of senior citizens and of the youth. It is of utmost importance to promote strengthened family relationships and develope the skills of the youth that in turn produces encouragement and motivation to resilience and leadership.