Projects – CRIDEV | CENTRE FOR RURAL INTEGTATED AND DEVELOPMENT

What We Do

Our Focus Areas & Approach

We work across five key areas to create sustainable change in rural communities, always centering the voices of those we serve.

Health

Ongoing

Malaria Prevention & Monitoring Program

Comprehensive community sensitization campaigns educating residents on malaria prevention, symptoms recognition, and treatment-seeking behavior. The program includes monitoring components to track progress and identify areas needing additional support.

Key Activities:

Door-to-door education

Community health talks

Distribution of informational materials

Monitoring and evaluation

Health Emergency

Completed

COVID-19 Border Towns Sensitization

Targeted sensitization campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on border communities with high population movement. The program promoted safety protocols, addressed vaccine hesitancy, and countered misinformation.

Key Activities:

Safety protocol education

Mask distribution

Misinformation counter-campaigns

Community dialogue sessions

Gender & Empowerment

Ongoing

Women's Leadership Development

Capacity building program empowering women to take leadership roles in their communities and local governance structures. Participants receive training in advocacy, public speaking, and community organizing.

Key Activities:

Leadership workshops

Mentorship programs

Advocacy training

Network building

Disability Inclusion

Ongoing

Inclusive Community Dialogue Forums

Creating platforms for persons with disabilities to participate in community decision-making and advocate for their rights. Forums bring together community leaders, government officials, and persons with disabilities.

Key Activities:

Inclusive town halls

Accessibility assessments

Rights advocacy workshops

Policy dialogue sessions

Governance

Ongoing

Governance Accountability Initiative

Facilitating citizen engagement with government officials to promote transparency and accountability in local governance. The initiative creates structured opportunities for community members to interact with their representatives.

Key Activities:

Accountability forums

Budget tracking workshops

Citizen report cards

Officials meet-and-greet

Community Development

Ongoing

Rural Women's Support Network

Building networks of rural women for mutual support, knowledge sharing, and collective advocacy. The network connects women across communities to share experiences and strengthen their collective voice.