From Ann Shephard, President

CHURCH SUPPORT

Support for CDP has really grown this year with the support of my parish - Picton & Wilton. People from all three congregations are helping in different ways.

This is thanks to the willingness of our ministry team who agreed to include CDP in the mission organisations the parish supports.  May 25th was called “CDP Sunday”.

Being able to make everyone aware of what CDP does and asking for support is contributing to building a mission focus with action in the parish.

Thank you, Ben, Scott and Jake, for making this possible!

THE FIELD VISIT

TRAINING

2024

The training carried out in November last year has meant that more than 600 families have

been able to become members of their community bank.  I visited more than 20 businesses where owners gave testimony to how the training is helping them increase income and provide for themselves and their families in a much better way.  They all showed deep appreciation for the training and asked for their thanks to be passed on to all who made this possible.

2025

120 participants attended Community Development Training for Leaders and Community Bank training in July.  This is double the number who attended in 2024.  The invitation to attend was extended to people from more than 70 villages.  CDP training is used as an outreach from the church into the wider community.  30% of those attended were not members of the church and represented elected leaders (like our local council) as well as government employees.

We saw how the church and wider community made connections and started working together for community development in their villages and the region.

FOLLOW UP

Thanks to technology, I am utilizing WhatsApp to stay in touch with participants.  I will be sending monthly requests for information and statistics.  This data will go straight into our database and make analysis an easy task.  This is a multipurpose activity.

1. It will identify successes and highlight where people need some help.

2. As CDP is accountable to its supporters, this gives us real evidence so you have  confidence to continue your support.

3. CDP can measure its effectiveness and put a value on every dollar received.

WHAT’S NEXT?

We have already been approached by two more Anglican Diocese in Tanzania to take CDP training to their villages.  A budget has been drafted and planning will be underway soon.

To accept these invitations we need your pledges.  

As little as $25 each month connects you with people that need help.

WONDERING HOW YOU CAN HELP?

Help me secure invitations to be a guest speaker.  Morning and afternoon teas have proved to be successful even with small numbers in attendance.  This raises much needed awareness and often provides very valuable connections as well as donations.

Remember Tupperware parties?  One person hosted then others decided to host and invite more people.  A member of my own church family makes quality jewelry and donated a whole suitcase full of earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings.  Would you consider helping us turn this into cash and host a CDP jewelry “party”?

I am very thankful to the group of volunteers who make things to sell.  Tables always attract attention and bring in much needed funds.  

CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO SEE VIDEO OF 2025 FIELD TRIP

ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

Donations can be made either by direct deposit or PayPal.

DIRECT DEBIT

Account Name: Community Development Projects Incorporated

BSB:  802 388

Account No: 100095299

PAYPAL

through our website https://www.cdprojects.org/invest-now/

For further information:

email to ann.shephard@cdprojects.org; or

SMS/call 0409 268 851