Our Mission
The Community Development Center (CDC) – Nepal’s mission is to contribute positively to the creation of a secure, prosperous, and equitable society. The organization aims to achieve this goal by implementing integrated and coordinated education, health, disaster risk reduction, drinking water, sanitation, nutrition, and income generation activities in rural and marginalized areas for the economically and socially excluded classes and communities.CDC’s mission is grounded in a deep understanding of the challenges faced by these communities, which often lack access to essential services and opportunities. By focusing on these areas, CDC seeks to address the root causes of poverty, inequality, and social exclusion. CDC recognizes the transformative power of education and strives to ensure that all children and youth have access to quality education. The organization works to improve educational outcomes by providing supplementary reading materials, training teachers, equipping schools with inclusive infrastructure, and supporting the development of local curricula. CDC prioritizes the health and well-being of its target communities. The organization provides health facilities, raises awareness, and offers support to improve sanitation and nutrition. This includes activities such as conducting health screenings, training health workers, and promoting healthy eating habits. CDC is committed to building resilience to disasters and mitigating their impact. The organization works to reduce vulnerability to natural disasters by promoting modern agriculture systems, conserving forests, and implementing disaster risk reduction strategies. This involves activities such as developing local disaster preparedness plans, conducting simulations, and providing training on early warning systems. Access to clean water and sanitation is essential for good health and well-being. CDC works to improve water and sanitation infrastructure, promote hygiene practices, and provide access to safe drinking water. This includes activities such as constructing latrines, installing water filters, and conducting hygiene education programs. CDC recognizes the importance of nutrition for overall health and development. The organization works to improve nutrition outcomes by promoting healthy eating habits, providing nutritional supplements, and supporting community-based food production initiatives. CDC aims to empower communities through economic opportunities. The organization works to improve livelihoods by providing vocational training, supporting income-generating activities, and facilitating access to financial services. This includes activities such as establishing women’s self-help groups, promoting entrepreneurship, and providing microfinance loans.
In summary, CDC’s mission is to create a more just and equitable society by addressing the needs of marginalized communities through a comprehensive approach that encompasses education, health, disaster risk reduction, drinking water, sanitation, nutrition, and income generation. By working collaboratively with communities and partners, CDC seeks to make a lasting impact on the lives of those it serves.