Community Development Projects Inc.
Educate, Empower and Transform
CDP is a low-cost, high-impact charity that provides training and guidance to community leaders in Africa. We are governed by a committee of volunteers, and no one draws a wage. All donations go directly towards our development efforts, which align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals under its 2030 Development Agenda.
Beginnings
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Following 35 years of accomplished community development work, Marie Louise Irving had a vision to help end world poverty.
In 2012, Marie started training leaders in extremely poor African communities and equipped them with knowledge and skills to help themselves. As a result, villagers transformed their lives by using local resources. Marie self-funded her work until 2019, when CDP was incorporated as a registered charity.
Following the changeover, she wrote her autobiography “Unstoppable,” which was published in 2021 by Tiffany House, Australia. |
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Vision & Mission
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Our Vision: to see communities transformed by empowering people through the provision of knowledge that leads to improved health and well-being.
Our Mission: to be a trusted organisation, known for its compassion and effectiveness by working with leaders of poor communities in developing countries to guide their people into self-managed projects that provide improved living standards. |
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How We Operate
- We are invited - usually by the Anglican Church of Africa.
- We carry out local needs and capacity assessments.
- Together with stakeholders, we consider options for possible project input from CDP.
- We formulate an implementation plan, which incorporates local knowledge, skills and resources, making our approach flexible and effective.
- We set the wheel in motion by training locals.
Where We Operate
Our Mission currently focuses on Tanzania, where we are invited to work with Anglican bishops aligning themselves with GAFCON, a global movement gathering authentic Anglicans, guarding God's gospel, growing orthodox leaders and generating missional resources for the glory of God.
Areas of operation are Rorya Diocese, Victoria-Nyanza Diocese and Bunda.
Areas of operation are Rorya Diocese, Victoria-Nyanza Diocese and Bunda.
Our Standards
- Act with reasonable care and diligence.
- Act honestly and fairly in the best interests of the charity and its charitable purpose
- Protect privileged information.
- Disclose conflicts of interest.
- Ensure that the financial affairs of the charity are managed responsibly.
- Do not misuse positional power.
- Do not to allow the charity to operate while insolvent.
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