About Us

Community Development Foundation (CDF)

Community Development Foundation (CDF) was founded by a group of motivated and committed individuals. Driven by their passion for social change, they contributed their time, skills, and energy to empower socially disadvantaged and vulnerable communities in Pakistan. CDF focuses on addressing poverty, combating gender-based discrimination, and fostering inclusive development.
Community Development Foundation was established in 1998.
CDF is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-sectarian, and non-partisan development organization. Dedicated to human-centered development, CDF designs and implements various developmental projects with financial and technical support from international donors and government agencies.

Our Vision

A poverty-free, empowered, and democratic society in Pakistan guided by the values of equity, accountability, inclusion, and respect.

Our Mission

To strengthen socio-economic development and empower marginalized communities at the grassroots level by developing their capacity to mobilize, organize, and manage resources independently.

Broad Objectives

CDF is dedicated to achieving the following objectives:

1. Disaster Risk Reduction: Deliver timely relief to disaster-affected communities and assist in their rehabilitation and recovery.
2. Sustainable Livelihoods: Promote and explore resilient livelihood options.
3. Education: Enhance education access, with a focus on girls' education.
4. Gender Equality: Empower women and address gender-based violence.
5. Infrastructure & Sanitation: Provide clean drinking water, sanitation facilities, and improve community infrastructure.
6. Child Protection: Safeguard children’s rights and address youth marginalization and abuse.
7. Environmental Protection: Address climate change and promote environmental sustainability.
8. Civil Society Development: Strengthen institutional and community capacity for sustainable development.

Core Programs

CDF’s seven thematic focus areas include:

• Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change
• Livelihoods & Food Security
• Education
• Gender Equality
• Water, Sanitation, & Physical Infrastructure
• Children & Youth

Management

The organization is led by its Chairman, supported by a Program Manager and section coordinators. Together, they form a cohesive management structure to ensure effective implementation of CDF’s mission.

Partnerships

CDF collaborates with individuals, communities, government departments, and international donors to achieve its mission. Notable partners include Sindh Education Foundation, SE-Group, Lead Pakistan, Kitchen Garden International, The Asia Foundation, and the National Trust for Population Welfare (NATPOW).

Our Partners

Community Development Foundation was established in 1998.
CDF is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-sectarian, and non-partisan development organization.