Community Empowerment for Rural Development (CEFORD) is a registered, not-for-profit nongovernmental organisation established in June 2000 (Registration No.: M/A/NB2000/11/2710; Incorporation No.: 8001000460788). CEFORD has been an active member of the Uganda National NGO Forum since February 2002.

Vision & Mission

• Vision: An empowered, poverty-free society.
• Mission: To provide capacity development services that build the resilience of disadvantaged women, men, youth, children, and their groups and organizations to realize their rights and improve their well-being.

Core Thematic Areas

CEFORD operates across strategic regions in Uganda—including extensive operations within the West Nile districts of Zombo, Arua, Nebbi, Koboko, Yumbe, Moyo, Adjumani, Maracha, Terego, Madi, Okollo, and Obongi, as well as Kiryandongo, Kasese, and Masaka. Programmatic pillars focus heavily on:

• Livelihood and Community Development
• Quality Education & Protection
• Humanitarian Action & Community Health
• Organizational Accountability and Capacity Development

Corporate Values

CEFORD operates under strict organizational standards anchored in Mutual Respect, Transparency and Accountability, Equity, and a Participatory Approach.