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Our Programs

Seven strategic program areas, one integrated approach to development

Every program is designed around participatory, evidence-based practice — and cross-cutting themes of equality, inclusion and accountability run through all of them.

1

Education & Skills Development

  • Inclusive education
  • Literacy & lifelong learning
  • Youth skills & TVET
  • Vocational training
2

Economic Empowerment & Sustainable Livelihoods

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Women & youth empowerment
  • Agriculture & livelihoods
  • Financial inclusion
3

Health & Well-Being

  • Health education
  • Maternal & child health
  • Nutrition
  • WASH (water, sanitation & hygiene)
4

Agriculture & Food Security

  • Climate-smart agriculture
  • Smallholder support
  • Food security
  • Rural development
5

Environment & Climate Action

  • Climate resilience
  • Natural resource management
  • Biodiversity conservation
  • Tree planting
6

Indigenous Knowledge & Cultural Heritage

  • Knowledge documentation
  • Culture preservation
  • Traditional innovation
  • Community learning
7

Governance & Social Inclusion

  • Human rights promotion
  • Gender equality
  • Disability inclusion
  • Peacebuilding & civic participation
Cross-Cutting Themes

What runs through every program we deliver

Gender Equality

Woven into the design, delivery and evaluation of every CESD initiative, from education to environment.

Disability Inclusion

Woven into the design, delivery and evaluation of every CESD initiative, from education to environment.

Child Safeguarding

Woven into the design, delivery and evaluation of every CESD initiative, from education to environment.

Accountability

Woven into the design, delivery and evaluation of every CESD initiative, from education to environment.

Climate & Environment

Woven into the design, delivery and evaluation of every CESD initiative, from education to environment.

Indigenous and community-led, evidence-based and participatory — grounded in local knowledge and accountable governance.

Interested in supporting one of our program areas?

We welcome partners, donors and volunteers who share our commitment to inclusive, sustainable development.