More than 25 Years of Service to the peoples of Ethiopa

 

Establishment

CRDA is an umbrella organisation of over 140 NGOs and church-based agencies operating in Ethiopia, a number which covers two third of the NGOs operating in the country.

CRDA was first established in 1973 in response to the relief need of 1972/73 when the country was hit by drought and famine. It was then registered with the Government of Ethiopia in 1975.

 

Objectives

·Facilitating and co-ordinating information exchange, creating an enabling environment and enhancing understanding among members, the government and the public at large

·Promoting collaboration among members

·Representing collective/individual interest of members with Governmental and international fora

·Building and improving capacity of its members to achieve their objectives

·Alerting the membership on policies and issues affecting their work

 

Mission, Vision and Strategic Aims of CRDA

Mission

Strengthening the capabilities of member agencies to help disadvantaged communities and groups improve their standards of living and their control over their own livelihood on a sustainable basis.

Contributing to the alleviation of poverty by improving the socio-economic condition of the poor in Ethiopia and empowering them to bring about change.

Vision

Strategic Aims

· Increasing the capacity of members to more effectively plan and implement development projects and programmes;
  · Creating a conducive environment for members to increase their contribution to sustainable development.

Working Structure

 

General Membership
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makes final décisions on matters
recommended for its approval by
the Executive Committee
Executive Committee
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reviews policy matters and
stratégies; acts on behalf of the
membership and negotiates on
various matters with the
Government
Executive Director
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co-ordinates and guides the
implementation of activities as
per the decision made by the
Executive Committee and the
General Membership
Secretariat

implements the day to day activities
of the Association

NGO Support Services