Chipembere Community Development Organization (CCDO) is a women and youth-led organization based in the southern region of Malawi. Our headquarters are located at Bvumbwe Trading Centre in Thyolo district, and our operations extend across the Southern part of Malawi.
Since our founding in 2010, we have remained committed to creating lasting change by addressing the challenges that hinder communities from achieving their full potential. Our work focuses on empowering youth, women, girls and children to speak out on issues that affect them, while promoting sustainable development in health, education and economic empowerment.
We strive to prevent early marriages and support young people to stay in school, combat HIV/AIDS and reduce its devastating impact, and advocate for democracy, human rights and gender equality. Beyond this, we believe that women and youth play a vital role in development and we work tirelessly to enhance their participation in both social and economic spheres.
VISION STATEMENT
Healthy, education and economic empowerment for all Women and the Youth in hard to reach communities.
MISSION STATEMENT
Chipembere Community Development Organization (CCDO) exists to promote a good health, rights and education needs for women, young women and the youth in hard to reach areas.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The organization was formed against the background of non-recognition of rural women and young people’s initiatives in spite of their enormous contribution to the country’s economy. CCDO “envisages that all rural young people’s development is fostered, protected from neglected, exploitation, abandonment and are empowered to become self-reliant and responsible citizens in societies where democratic values and principles are respected.”
The organization was further formed against the background of continued regard of rural youth and young women as the most vulnerable groups and immature in decision making. Despite the most dynamic contributions of the youth to the national development, they are not recognized. All credits are unfairly given to older people as duty bearers especially men