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Center for Development Practice (CEDEP)

Shaping the Future of DIGNIFIED DEVELOPMENT!​

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About Us​​

We are a capacity-building institution dedicated to strengthening the global development ecosystem by equipping nonprofit leaders with the knowledge, skills, and community needed to create sustainable, dignity-centered impact. Through training, incubation, mentorship, and funding opportunities, we catalyze emerging and established practitioners to build organizations that honor the dignity of the communities they serve.

Our Approach​

Virtual and In-Person Learning Expert-Led Masterclasses Peer-to-Peer Collaboration Mentorship and Coaching Practical Assignments and Real-World Application

Our Vision​

A Global Ecosystem of Development Practitioners and Organizations that Deliver Sustainable Impact while Prioritizing the Dignity of their Beneficiaries.

Our Mission​

Providing Avenues for In-Depth Training, Upskilling, Professional Development and Community for Emerging and Established Nonprofit Leaders, with an overriding focus on Dignified Development.

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Our Philosophy​​

DIGNIFIED DEVELOPMENT

We believe development must honor the DIGNITY and AGENCY of the PEOPLE it serves.

Community-Driven Solutions

We empower people to steer the initiatives that serve them, ensuring true progress bubbles up from within.

Transparency & Accountability

We maintain openness to ensure resources are maximized and organizations stay answerable to their communities.

Sustainable Impact

We build lasting systems that generate enduring benefits long after initial programs conclude.

Ethical Leadership

We champion integrity, placing honesty, equity, and human well-being above bureaucracy.

Respect for Local Wisdom

We treat local knowledge and lived experience as primary assets, creating culturally relevant solutions.

Our Programs​​

We believe Development must Honor the Humanity and Agency of the People it serves.

ABOUT US

Emerging Social Sector Leaders’ Ideation Program (ESSLIP)

Emerging Social Sector Leaders’ Ideation Program A hybrid incubation program for early-stage Nonprofit Founders.
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CEO Executive Leadership Program (CELP)

A Governance and Executive Leadership Masterclass for Nonprofit CEOs and Senior Executives.
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Start-up Grant Scheme

Micro-grants ($50–$1,000) awarded to outstanding ESSLIP Fellows. Empowering change makers to do more good.
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ESSLIP ALUMNI DINNER & AWARDS

Alumni Dinner & Awards

Annual celebration recognizing impact and awarding a $1,000 Outstanding Fellow. Encouraging them for making impact
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WHY CEDEP

  • We boast a Globally Relevant and Locally Applicable Curriculum
  • Our Alumni get to enjoy deep-rooted Mentorship from seasoned Development Experts
  • You have access to a vibrant Community of Practitioners
  • We deliver Practical, Hands-on Learning
  • Our Grants give Alumni with demonstrated impact access to funding and visibility opportunities

Be part of a Global Ecosystem of Development Practitioners committed to Ethical, Sustainable, and Dignity-Centered Impact.

Our Impact

CEDEP alumni are:

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Launching Sustainable Nonprofits across Africa and Beyond

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Strengthening Governance in their Organizations

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Leading Community-Centered Development Initiatives

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Creating Measurable Social Impact across Africa and Beyond

Global Reach

Canada | Cameroun | Cote D’Ivoire | Ghana | India | Kenya | Malawi | Niger Republic | Nigeria | USA

Testimonials

CEDEP transformed the way I think about development. The focus on dignity changed everything.

Saatyom (CAMEROON)

ESSLIP gave me the structure and confidence to launch my organization.

Ekene (NIGERIA)

I went back to the drawing board and reviewed my projects as a result of the new things i learnt

Sadiki (KENYA)

My leadership potentials were optimally harnessed towards the growth of my organization

Kpangyn (COTE D’IVOIRE)

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