Beginnings

Marie Louise Irving, who retired after 35 years of accomplished community development work, had a vision to help end world poverty.   In 2012, Marie started training leaders in extremely poor African communities.  Leaders were equipped with skills and knowledge to help themselves and villagers transform their lives by using local resources. 

Marie self-funded her work until 2019 when CDP was incorporated as a registered charity.

In 2021, Marie’s autobiography “Unstoppable” was published by Tiffany House Australia.