Lasting change begins when communities decide, design and lead their own solutions.

Your gift helps them do exactly that. It supports peace, livelihoods, health, learning and cultural heritage in communities across South Sudan and Uganda, and puts local people in charge of the result.

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Why Give to CDC

  • Community-led

    Communities set the priorities, and we help them design and run solutions that last.

  • Local and trusted

    CDC is a South Sudanese grassroots organisation, working with communities since 2014 and rooted in the places we serve.

  • Resources in community hands

    Through community grants, we give villages direct, flexible funding to design their own projects.

  • Accountable

    We report our results openly, protect the people we work with, and keep clear financial records.

Ways to Give

  • Give Online

    Make a one-time or monthly gift by card from anywhere in the world. A regular monthly gift helps us plan ahead and stay with communities over time.

  • Give by Mobile Money

    Give directly from your phone in Uganda or South Sudan.

  • Give by Bank Transfer

    For larger and institutional gifts, we will send our bank details on request.

  • Give in Kind

    We welcome equipment, materials and services that support our work. Please contact us before sending anything.

Other Ways to Support

  • Partner with us

    Foundations, companies and institutions can work with us on funding, technology or learning.

  • Share your skills

    Offer your professional expertise as a volunteer or consultant.

  • Spread the word

    Follow us, share our stories and invite others to join.

Our Promise to Donors

  • Every gift is used for communities. We use funds responsibly and for the purpose you intend.
  • We report openly. Read our reports and project results in the Resource Library.
  • We protect people. Do No Harm, child protection and zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse apply to all our work.
  • We protect your privacy. We use your details only to process your gift and to keep you informed, if you wish. See our Privacy Policy.

CDC is a registered NGO in South Sudan (NNGO 109) and Uganda.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is my donation secure?

    Online gifts are processed through our payment provider, which encrypts your card details. CDC does not store card numbers.

  • Will I receive a receipt?

    Yes. We will email an acknowledgement and receipt for every gift.

  • Can I choose where my gift goes?

    You can tell us which area you would like to support, and we will do our best to honour it.

  • Is my gift tax-deductible?

    This depends on the laws of your country.

  • Can I donate in memory or in honour of someone?

    Yes. Tell us the name and, if you wish, a message for the family. We will acknowledge your gift on request.

  • How can I check how funds are used?

    Our reports and project results are in the Resource Library. You can also write to us at info@cdc.ngo.