Why We Exist
The Mano River Union region has vast natural and human resources capacity to do things differently for the improvement of their socio-political and economic conditions.
Our Vision
Empowered local communities in Mano River Union countries are relevant actors taking effective ownership of outputs and outcomes of sustainable development initiatives and fostering democratic good governance.
Our Mission
Empowering rural communities and individuals with sustainable development models through capacity building to help them use their natural, human, social assets to reduce poverty and become self-reliant.
Our Goal
To strengthen the capacity of rural communities and individuals to take ownership and lead sustainable development programs and democratic governance in their communities.
Chief Priority
Rural communities have fair shares of their social and political assets and ensure the reduction of poverty and diseases.
Leadership
Equality
Inclusiveness
Accountability
Our Strategic Programs
Three comprehensive programs designed to create lasting change in rural communities across the Mano River Union countries.
- Program 01
Community Empowerment Program (CEP)
Mobilizes resources and provides technical support to CBOs for effective and efficient service delivery in rural communities.
- Institutional capacity assessment and development with focus on system and policy development
- Strengthening capacity in Result Based Program Management (RBPM)
- Support for networking, coordination, advocacy and resource mobilization
- Program 02
Advocacy Program
Promoting policy implementation, good governance, the rule of law and the administration of justice through engaging state actors and development partners.
- Ensuring gender equity in education, health and governance
- Addressing systems and policies that impede community growth
- Ensuring non-discrimination and equal opportunities
- Program 01
Leadership Development Program (LDP)
Professional training program developing the skills of young university and high school graduates in a systematic way that ensures sustainable development.
- Diploma in Leadership with emphasis on critical decision-making processes
- Diploma in Social Work with focus on community development and program management
- Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy
Our Partners
We appreciate our development partners who have supported CEEF in implementing impactful projects across the Mano River Union countries.
Grand Challenges Canada
Supporting the Rural Young Girls Integrated Sexual Gender-Based Empowerment Project (RISGEP) aimed at empowering young girls and women (15-25 years) with self-sustainable livelihood skills in agribusiness.
Current Partners
UNDP
Partnership commenced in 2006 supporting multiple projects including In-center Skills Training, Rule of Law and Administration of Justice, Lowland Rice Production, and Economic Empowerment initiatives.
Since 2006
UNICEF
Partnership commenced in 2006 supporting the Community Education and Investment Program (CEIP) aimed at removing Children Associated with Fighting Forces from streets to schools.
Since 2006
Partner With Us to Transform Rural Communities
This is an invitation for partnership to respond to the development needs in post-war and post-Ebola affected rural communities of the Mano River Union countries in West Africa.