Gida Ayana , Oromia , Ethiopia
Email: info@ccdorg.et
+251939316335/ 966504199
Mission
Community Ownership
Collaboration and Partnerships
Sustainable Development
Social and Community Justice
Vision
To see the achievement of comprehensive social, economic and environmental security through coordinated planning and joint efforts based on collective and active participation of local community.
Contact Person
Belay Regassa Daba
Title: Executive Director
Email: info@ccdorg.et
Website: www.ccdorg.et
Phone: +251939316335 / 966504199
About Us

Empowering Communities, Converging Solutions, Sustaining Development.

Community Convergent Development (CCD) is an integrated development approach that brings multiple sectors, actors, and resources together at community level to address complex and interlinked development challenges in a coordinated way.

Community Convergent Development (CCD) brings together multiple sectors, actors, and resources to address complex development challenges in a coordinated way. Rather than tackling problems in isolation, CCD emphasizes collaboration, participation, and sustainability at the grassroots level.

Key Features of CCD:

Community-Centered Approach
Multi-Sector Integration
Inclusiveness and Equity
Sustainable Development
Evidence-Based Action
Health & Social Services
CORE VALUES

Community Convergent Development (CCD) Core Values

Participation and Inclusiveness

Ensuring all community members, including marginalized groups, have a voice in planning and decision-making.

Collaboration and Partnership

Working together with local stakeholders, government, NGOs, and the community to achieve shared goals.

Sustainability

Promoting interventions that can be maintained by the community over time, environmentally, socially, and economically.

Empowerment

Strengthening the capacity of individuals and communities to identify problems, make decisions, and take action.

Equity and Social Justice

Ensuring fair access to resources, opportunities, and benefits for all members of the community.

Transparency and Accountability

Being open in processes, sharing information, and being accountable for outcomes.

Innovation and Adaptability

Encouraging creative solutions and flexibility to respond to changing community needs.

Integrity and Ethics

Acting with honesty, respect, and responsibility in all development activities.

Why Choose Us!

Key Points About Community Convergent Development (CCD)

Here are key points about Community Convergent Development (CCD)

People-Centered Approach
CCD places communities at the center of planning, implementation, and monitoring. Local priorities, indigenous knowledge, and community ownership are fundamental.
Multi-Sector Integration
CCD aligns and integrates interventions across sectors such as: Livelihoods and food security Health and nutrition, Education and skills development, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Climate resilience and natural resource management, Gender equality and social inclusion.
Convergence of Actors
CCD promotes coordination among:  Government institutions (local to national)  NGOs and humanitarian agencies  Community-based organizations  Private sector actors  Development partners and donors
Area-Based and Context-Specific
Interventions are implemented in a defined geographic area, responding to local risks such as climate shocks, conflict, poverty, and displacement highly relevant in contexts like Oromia, Gambelia, and Benishangul-Gumuz.
Linking Humanitarian–Development–Peace (HDP) Nexus
CCD bridges emergency response with long-term development by:  Addressing immediate needs  Strengthening livelihoods and resilience  Promoting social cohesion and peaceful coexistence
Efficient Use of Resourcess
By avoiding duplication and aligning efforts, CCD improves cost-effectiveness and maximizes development impact.
Strong Coordination and Governance
CCD relies on:  Local coordination platforms  Joint planning and shared results frameworks  Clear roles and accountability mechanisms
Focus on Sustainability and Resilience
CCD builds community capacity to withstand future shocks through climate-smart livelihoods, early warning systems, and inclusive local institutions.
Gender and Inclusion Mainstreaming
Evidence-Based and Adaptive
Meet The Team

Our Team Members

Belay Regassa Daba
Executive Director
Takkele Abdisa
Board Chair Person
Deboshi Takkala Tolasa
Project Coordinator
Stories

Capacity Building