Welcome to the Centre for Community Development South Africa (CCDSA)
Established in 2007, CCDSA is a registered Non-Profit Organization (NPO) and Non-Profit Company (NPC) committed to strengthening marginalized communities across KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa.
CCDSA uses an integrated community development approach, bringing together civil society organizations, government institutions, academia, and private-sector partners to address social and economic challenges facing communities.
Our programs focus on strengthening civil society, building institutional capacity, promoting civic participation, supporting sustainable livelihoods, and fostering community-driven development solutions. By empowering communities and organizations with the tools, knowledge, and partnerships needed for development, CCDSA helps communities become active partners in shaping their own future.
The Centre for Community Development South Africa (CCDSA) was founded to support and strengthen grassroots development initiatives and civil society organizations working in underserved communities.
Recognizing that development challenges are interconnected, CCDSA applies an integrated and collaborative development model that combines:
- Capacity building for civil society
- Community mobilization and civic engagement
- Research and policy advocacy
- Social innovation and enterprise development
- Strategic partnerships
Through this approach, CCDSA contributes to sustainable community development, institutional strengthening, and social transformation.
Our Vision
To be a leader of excellence in community development.
Our Mission
To facilitate and monitor the social and economic advancement of communities, empowering them to become active partners in their own development.
CCDSA believes that effective community development requires collaboration, knowledge sharing, and multi-sector partnerships.
Our integrated approach focuses on:
- Strengthening Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
- Promoting active citizenship and community participation
- Supporting evidence-based research and development
- Building sustainable institutions and social enterprises
- Facilitating partnerships between communities, government, and private sector stakeholders
This approach ensures that community development initiatives are sustainable, inclusive, and responsive to local needs.