CEEF programs and projects are delivered through an empowerment model rather than directly implementing programs and projects in targeted communities. The Foundation works through accredited or recognized community based organizations whose vision and mission align with its strategic goal and objectives. Partnering CBOs serve as the Foundation’s bridges for community entry and project/program and marketing platforms for community buy-in needed for effective project implementation with outcomes of long term impact. This approach has proven to be a critical tool for social change, economic empowerment, political participation and sustainable development. The Foundation also supports other organizations working in rural communities that are involved in awareness raising on SGBV among other human rights issues, social mobilization, economic empowerment, women political participation, education and training. It is also engaged in grants sourcing and forging partnership with other donor organizations for the purpose of funding rural community development innovations and initiatives. These complementary approaches have over the years been visible to the essence of CEEF‟s vision and mission as reflected in the central meaning of its name, “Community Enhancement Education.” 

In the framework of this approach to community development, the Foundation has designed a fourfold operational mode: prevention via community sensitization and economic empowerment; intervention via advocacy and rehabilitation; and restoration via leadership, civic engagement and social integration.