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Established
Over 25 years of service
Registered
NGO No. 352 Delta State
Headquarters
Delta State, Nigeria
Branches
Delta, Edo & Bayelsa
Who We Are
The Centre for Rural Integrated Development (CRIDEV) is a Nigerian non-profit organization dedicated to improving the socio-economic standards of rural communities, with a special focus on women, girls, and persons living with disabilities.
Since our establishment in 1999 and official registration in 2003, we have worked across Delta, Edo, and Bayelsa States, implementing programs in community mobilization, health awareness, gender advocacy, and governance accountability.
We believe that sustainable change comes from within communities. That’s why we focus on sensitization, capacity building, and creating inclusive spaces where every voice matters.
We concentrate our efforts on key areas that create lasting impact in rural communities across the Niger Delta region.
Community sensitization on malaria prevention, COVID-19, and maternal health across rural communities.
Championing women’s rights, girls’ education, and gender equality in community decision-making.
Creating accessible programs and advocating for the rights of persons living with disabilities.
Bringing communities together for collective action and sustainable grassroots development.
Engaging citizens in governance processes and promoting transparency at all levels.
From our founding in 1999 to today, we’ve been on a continuous journey of learning, growing, and creating meaningful change in rural communities.
CRIDEV established to address gender-based and development issues in rural Niger Delta communities.
Registered as NGO No. 352 with Delta State Government and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Abuja.
Joined key coalitions and networks, strengthening partnerships for broader community impact.
Launched community sensitization campaigns in Delta State border towns during the pandemic.
Continuing malaria sensitization and monitoring programs across multiple communities in our focus states.
Producing research publications and advocacy materials to amplify community voices and drive policy change.
Ongoing sensitization campaigns educating community members on malaria prevention, symptoms recognition, and treatment-seeking behavior.
Targeted sensitization in border communities during the pandemic, promoting safety protocols and dispelling misinformation.
Creating platforms for persons with disabilities to participate in community decision-making and advocate for their rights.
Facilitating citizen engagement with government officials to promote transparency and accountability in local governance.
Building networks of rural women for mutual support, knowledge sharing, and collective advocacy on issues affecting their communities.
We document our work, share learnings, and produce resources that contribute to knowledge in community development, gender advocacy, and disability inclusion.
Documenting approaches to community-based malaria prevention and lessons learned from sensitization campaigns.
There are many ways to support our mission. Whether you’re looking to volunteer your time, partner with us as an organization, or advocate for rural communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Every donation, no matter the size, helps us reach more communities, train more advocates, and create more inclusive spaces for the most vulnerable members of our society.
Empowering rural communities in Nigeria’s Niger Delta through sustainable development, gender equality, and inclusive growth since 1999.
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