About the CDD
The Community Development Department was established in the early 1970’s and mandated to function as a mobilising agency to facilitate individuals and groups achieving the following objectives:
Positive physical, economic social change within communities.
A spirit of self- reliance, entrepreneurship and enterprise development lending to sustainable development and the reduction of poverty.
Community empowerment, cohesion, employment creation, cultural development and enhanced social functioning.
Objectives of The CDD
Through its programmes and activities, the Community Development Department seeks to do the following:
Facilitate cultural expression within communities towards creating a spirit of progress, cultural industries and enterprise.
Facilitate greater levels of social cohesion, inclusion and productivity through wide and varied recreational, educational and cultural activities.
Manage and maintain Community Centres efficiently and effectively.
Provide technical and/or financial assistance to non-profit organisations in support of activities falling within the mandate of The CDD.
