Overview of CPDA
Christian Partners Development Agency (CPDA) is a non profit, non partisan, organization registered as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) under the NGO coordination act (1990) in 1993. Our programmatic focus is in two categories; namely Governance and Democracy, and Integrated Food Security for Sustainable Livelihoods. These programmes are currently implemented in Kenya. Goal:
To partner in development for the advancement of equitable communities in Kenya and beyond through research, advocacy, capacity building and developmental programme that empowers them to respond more effectively to their needs.
2. Thematic area/ Area of Focus
Governance and democracy: Enhancing participatory governance at local, national and global levels through improved mechanisms and strengthening the capacities of grassroots communities. Gender equality promotion: Strengthening the capacity of women in transformative leadership to support Kenya and beyond overall development and the meeting of MDG goals. Sustainable agriculture: Facilitating institutions and structures for improving food security and food sovereignty at household level. Community health: Reduce communicable/ HIV infections, stigma and disease burden in communities. Water and environment: Environment, water and sanitation conserved and improved. Partnerships and networking: Strengthening partnership and collaboration networks with diverse stakeholders for effective delivery, organization learning and visibility. Institutional development: Continuously strengthening of CPDA’s governance standards, staff capacity enhancement and improving net resource base.
3. Geographical Location including County Vihiga, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Trans Nzoia, Narok, and Makueni Counties.
4. Key Activities Governance and governance
• Construction and equipping of the resource centres.
• Establishment, registration and Strengthening of Neighbourhood Assemblies (NAs).
• Youth Empowerment on Governance and Leadership Development.
• Capacity Building on Participatory Governance.
• Enhancement of programme efficiency.
• Maximise and strengthen Citizens Voices through Regional assemblies).
• Undertake civic and voter education.
• Participating in Global Campaigns and International Events.
• Facilitating disaster preparedness and risk reduction. Gender equality
• Training the communities on leadership, peace and conflict resolution skills.
• To mentor and expose potential women leaders.
• Documenting and dissemination of data, case studies and success stories on women.
• Facilitate media and public forums programmes for women and women leaders.
• Building the capacities of women on the opportunities available on the new constitution and international treaties and declarations.
• Tracking, analysing, documenting and disseminating representation of women on all structures of governance (political and administrative).
• Empower women economically for self reliance.
• Reducing incidences of gender based violence.
• Promoting awareness on reproductive health.
• Promoting awareness on legal rights. Sustainable agriculture
• Promotion of modern good agricultural practices among 70% women and 30% men.
• Participation in National and International Events Trade fairs and ASK activities among 70% women and 30% men.
• Enhancing Breeding Programme for livestock among 70% women and 30% men.
• Promote and advocate for sustainable tea production at local national and global level among 70% women and 30% men.
• Investment in modern biodiversity technologies among 70% women and 30% men.
• Up scale the Production of African Green Leaf Vegetables among 70% women and 30% men.
• Strengthening of marketing channels for small scale farmers.
• Promotion of Orange/yellow Fleshed Sweet potato Production among 70% women and 30% men. Community health
• Establishment of an accredited Comprehensive Care VCT Centres.
• Increased and strengthened HCBC activities.
• Networking and linkages with other likeminded organisation.
• Undertake Malaria, Diabetes, Cancer ,Maternal Health and environment sanitation awareness.
• Increase awareness on TB incidences.
• Carry out education and training on Nutrition.
• Tracking of government’s Health policies, and interventions e.g. National sector reform processes, hospital management, tracking of health sector budgets. Water and Environment
• Partnering with communities in promotion of water sanitation.
• Establishment of environmental friendly tree nurseries.
• Promoting climate change initiatives.
• Promoting access to clean and safe water. Institutional development
• To develop a comprehensive communication strategy.
• Participate in regional, national and international conferences.
• Rationalization, restructuring and recruitment of program and administration staff.
• Set up an integrated computerized monitoring and evaluation system, financial management and human resource systems.
• Staff motivation and team building.
• Developing Needs Assessment for Human Resource.
• Institutionalize policies and guidelines.
• Vetting, restructuring, profiling and training of Board of Directors (BoD).
• Design and operationalise a resource mobilization strategy.
