CRDA Christian Relief and Development Association Establishment When rains failed in most parts of former Wollo and Tigray provinces of Ethiopia in the 1970s, famine set in and reached a critical stage in 1973. The then existing government of Ethiopia finally acknowledged the existence of one of the worst famines the provinces had ever experienced. About that time, Government officials approached church agencies for the latter's assistance in the relief efforts. A meeting of churches was summoned to discuss the matter. The meeting was called and thereafter participants continued to meet regularly, resulting in the establishment of the Christian Relief and Development Association (CRDA), in May 1973. At establishment in 1973, CRDA had 13 members. Today this number has increased to more than 200 indigenous and international NGOs and faith-based agencies operating in Ethiopia. This number covers more than two third of the NGOs operating in the country. Mission Strengthening the capabilities of member agencies to help disadvantaged communities and groups to improve their standards of living and their control over their own livelihood on a sustainable basis. Vision Contributing to the alleviation of poverty by improving the socio-economic condition of
the poor in Ethiopia and empowering them to bring about change. |
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Objectives To enhance understanding and collective learning among members and other partners; To facilitate and coordinate information exchange; To build the capacity of member agencies. |
Major Strategic Aims Create an enabling environment for members to increase their contribution to sustainable development; and Increase the capacity of members to more effectively plan and implement development projects and programs. |
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