Partners collaborating on a shared community priority

Partners can combine capabilities around shared priorities and locally led development.

Working with government, civil society, educational institutions, communities, and development partners to mobilize knowledge, resources, and expertise around shared development priorities.

CDG works with communities and local institutions to strengthen capacity, expand opportunity, and develop practical solutions that can last beyond a single activity.

What the work can include

  • Government and civil society collaboration
  • Community and school partnerships
  • Knowledge exchange and implementation support
  • Locally defined outcomes and responsibilities
People collaborating through a community program
A child reached through community support

How we work

Sustainable change is achieved with communities, not simply for communities.

01

Define together

Engage communities as active partners in defining priorities and shaping solutions.

02

Strengthen capacity

Equip people and institutions with the knowledge, skills, systems, and tools needed to sustain progress.

03

Learn and improve

Use practical knowledge, experience, and relevant evidence to strengthen results.