COEF was established in September 2007 by five members with professional background and experience in community development work. The founders shared common belief that Information is Power.

 COEF was officially registered in May 2008 under the Tanzanian NGOs Act 2002.  COEF has now grown in terms of membership with a total of 12 members, 7 males and 5 females. On volunteering bases members collect information pertaining vulnerability and best practices on initiatives towards promotion and protection of children and youths rights.

COEF ilianzishwa mwaka Septemba 2007 na wanachama watano na background kitaaluma na uzoefu katika kazi za maendeleo ya jamii. Waanzilishi pamoja imani ya kawaida kwamba Habari ni Nguvu.

  COEF ilikuwa rasmi registered Mei 2008 chini ya Sheria ya NGOs Tanzania 2,002 wanawake. COEF sasa umeongezeka kwa upande wa uanachama na jumla ya wanachama 12 7, wanaume na 5. Juu ya kujitolea besi wanachama kukusanya taarifa zinazohusu mazingira magumu na njia bora ya mipango ya kuelekea kuendeleza na kulinda haki za watoto na vijana.