Centre for Development of People

Centre for Development of People (CEDEP) is a non governmental organisation based in Kumasi, but also with offices in Wa and Accra. The organisation was established in 1983 with the aim of supporting community development initiatives. Its mission is “to support, facilitate, and build the capacity of marginalised and vulnerable groups, and influence policy in pursuit of sustainable human development in Ghana”.

To this end they facilitate training and offer information services for a range of development programmes. Overall, CEDEP is engaged in the following programme areas: Gender and Development, Community Leadership, Youth Initiatives, Persons Living with HIV/AIDS, Advocacy, Poverty Alleviation, and Reproductive Health. Support services include consultancies, publications, community learning, funding and marketing, and programme support.

Thomas and his son stand outside the home he is building.

CEDEP is a growing NGO working in all the regions of Ghana. It works with government departments such as Education, Health, Forestry, and major international institutions and agencies such as DFID, DANIDA, GTZ, Save the Children, UNICEF, VSO, and World Bank amongst others.

With a focus on people centred development and participatory methods, CEDEP works with groups to build capacities and empower them to recognise and protect their rights. They also work with these groups to build skills and knowledge that can be used to secure livelihoods.

Samson Kwame, from Kwame shoemakers shop, mending shoes.

Tools for Self Reliance partners the CEDEP Northern office, located in Wa, Upper West Region. Since the first consignment of kits in 1998, Tools for Self Reliance has continued to send tools to artisans in the region who are also offered support through the range of programmes CEDEP runs.

For further information on CEDEP: www.cedepghana