Women participating in a community program

Women and girls can live with dignity, exercise their rights, and take part fully in decisions that affect their lives.

Promoting human rights, gender equality, dignity, safety, and protection, with particular attention to women and girls and people vulnerable to violence, discrimination, and exploitation.

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

  • Human rights literacy and protection
  • Gender equality and safety
  • Dignity, participation, and inclusion
  • 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.