The Community Development Programme
working to support community development for an inclusive, equal and sustainable Ireland.
Trialing
community development initiatives that address poverty, social exclusion and inequality, and promote human rights
Developing
community development responses to a range of social, economic and environmental concerns.
Facilitating
an empowering collaborative approach to building relationships and undertake cooperative initiatives between marginalised groups, mainstream services and decision-making bodies..
Profiling
the benefits of an autonomous approach to community development in relation to existing, new and emerging issues
The Community Development Programme
Launched in 2021, the Community Development Programme supports organisations to develop community work responses to a range of social, economic and environmental concerns. Currently, there are 10 projects supported by the Community Development Programme.
CDP Network Members
CDP Network
All the CDP Projects are members of the CDP Network, a space for shared learning, facilitated by Community Work Ireland.
Autonomy
Community Development/Work
While the CDP Projects work in and with a variety of communities, the approach to the work is shared. The work of all the projects is underpinned by Community Work.
