Background of CEDA
The Community and Environmental Development Association (CEDA) is a non-profit organization based in Kyaukpyu, Rakhine, Myanmar. The Coastal Region Mangrove Conservation Organization (CRMCO) was founded on December 5, 2016 in Kyaukphyu, Rakhine State. CRMCO was renamed the Community and Environmental Development Association (CEDA) on December 16, 2020. CEDA’s vision is to create
harmony between humans and their environment and to ensure that development is sustained for future generations. What is CEDA
The Community and Environmental Development Association (CEDA) focuses on environmental conservation and capacity building, field study and research activities, community development and disaster risk reduction, environmental rights, and humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities and marginalised population groups. Vision
CEDA’s vision is to create harmony between humans and their environment and to ensure that development is sustained for future generations. Mission
CEDA’s mission is to improve the quality of mangrove forests to reduce natural disasters and develop livelihoods. Goals
CEDA’s goal is to balance environmental conservation with the implementation of livelihood and development activities by rural communities. Objectives
To raise community awareness of environmental conservation. To assist vulnerable and marginalised population groups. To improve access to water, environmental sanitation, and personal hygiene. Values
Mutual respect
No discrimination
Prioritizing quality
Accountability
