Author: CEDAR Fund

Thriving communities through women’s economic empowerment, improved climate resilient livelihoods and the engagement of Civil Society Organisations in Ethiopia

Project Name Thriving communities through women’s economic empowerment, improved climate resilient livelihoods and the engagement of Civil Society Organisations in Ethiopia Project Location Ethiopia Project Natures Church and Community Mobilisation Livelihood Development Project Objectives Mobilise and enhance the outreach capacity of local churches to encourage believers to care for their neighbours and support vulnerable families in the community. Promote the adoption of conservation farming practices among local smallholder farming families, enabling sustainable agriculture and improving household food security. This will also help enhance their resilience in the face of natural disasters and the impacts of climate change. Beneficiaries Small farmers from impoverished families and local churches. No. of Beneficiaries Approx. 1,700 households and 12 churches. Key Activities Train

Rayak Learning Centres

Project Name Rayak Learning Centre Project Location Lebanon Project Natures Children and Youth Development Project Objectives Provide high-quality education for Syrian refugee children to prevent them from dropping out of school. Beneficiaries Syrian refugee children aged 5 to 15 who are unable to access formal education or are interested in learning at the education centre. No. of Beneficiaries Approx. 150 Key Activities Provide accredited basic Arabic, English, science, and maths courses, along with physical education, music, or craft activities to prepare them for future entry into formal schools. Offer trauma-informed education for both students and teachers at the education centre. Supply school uniforms, learning materials, and healthy snacks. Organise summer activities such as day camps, sports competitions, craft

Play for Peace in Leabnon

Project Name Play for Peace in Leabnon Project Location Lebanon Project Natures Peace and Reconciliation Project Objectives Children and young people experience physical, mental, social, and spiritual development, fostering peace on both personal and community levels. Beneficiaries Children and young people aged 5 to 30 who are interested in traditional football or futsal. No. of Beneficiaries 200 Key Activities Participate in peacebuilding workshops twice a month Engage in football training sessions on the field six times a month Take part in camps and reflect on lessons learned Youth-led community service initiatives and practical implementation Participate in football tournaments Join in celebration activities at the end of the project year Project Period Sept 2024 to Aug 2025 Expenses Approx.

Advocacy for Thailand Karen Minority Rights

Project Name Advocacy for Thailand Karen Minority Rights Project Location Thailand Project Natures Church and Community Mobilisation Creation Care Project Objectives Protect the rights of local people and communities by developing and strengthening the Karen Network for Human Rights (KNHR). Beneficiaries 36 leaders from the Thailand Karen Baptist Convention (TKBC) 900 KNHR members 11,123 community leaders No. of Beneficiaries 12,059 Key Activities Environmental awareness training: field visits and training related to environmental protection. Forums: organise small group discussions on Karen community rights. Leadership training on building peace and the role of churches. Collecting data on land management and usage. Project Period July 2023 to Jun 2026 Expenses Approx. HK$622,520 Donate Now PARTNER INFORMATION Partner Name Karen Development and

Cyber Trafficking Victim Assistance in Thailand Project Year 3

Project Name Cyber Trafficking Victim Assistance in Thailand Project Year 3 Project Location Thailand Project Natures Anti-human Trafficking Project Objectives Help victims of cyber trafficking regain their freedom and return to Thailand. Provide holistic assistance to victims after rescue, including legal, health, education, and emotional support. Raise community awareness about preventing and prosecuting human trafficking, focusing particularly on law enforcement officers, community leaders, and online social media users. Beneficiaries Victims of human trafficking, law enforcement officers, and community leaders No. of Beneficiaries 776 Key Activities Identify, investigate, and rescue victims of human trafficking through various digital platforms. Organise training sessions for law enforcement officers and prevention workshops with community leaders in border areas to enhance their awareness. Provide

Community-based empowerment for Yangon’s most vulnerable families Second Phase

Project Name Community-based empowerment for Yangon’s most vulnerable families Second Phase Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Livelihood Development Anti-human Trafficking Project Objectives Enhance psychosocial support and interpersonal care by establishing affiliation groups Build up Christian leaders with entrepreneurship capabilities and business skills. Beneficiaries Families living in poverty in the city, including men, women, youth, and children. No. of Beneficiaries 660 Key Activities Vocational and business training: business training and startup fund, skills hub and business group. Psychosocial support through community group formation: children groups, youth groups, men groups, women groups, and family groups. Intensive Transformation Program: discipleship training and business mentorship. Emergency assistance: medical assistance, emergency assistance to vulnerable families and home visit. Project Period Apr 2023 to

Seemapuri Urban Resilience Project in India (Extension Year)

Project Name Seemapuri Urban Resilience Project in India (Extension Year) Project Location India Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Livelihood Development Project Objectives Improve livelihood security for disadvantaged and impoverished families in project areas. Serve poor communities that frequently migrate within the country due to livelihood needs. Beneficiaries Impoverished internal migrants struggling for survival No. of Beneficiaries 490 Key Activities Education and Livelihood Development Provide qualified teachers and educational resources for children’s development centres Offer tailoring and beauty courses at vocational training centres Assist disadvantaged communities in running small businesses or help aspiring small business owners expand their operations Provide career counselling and guidance for young people Health and Wellness Provide regular health check-ups and vaccination services Distribute

Kalyanpur Disaster Risk Management & Resilience Project in Bihar, India

Project Name Kalyanpur Disaster Risk Management & Resilience Project in Bihar, India Project Location India Project Natures Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Risk Reduction Urban and Rural Development Creation Care Project Objectives Manage and reduce the risk of disasters in the community in order to minimise damage to life, livestock, property and livelihoods. Ensure that the powers of the disaster risk management system are exercised properly. Beneficiaries Impoverished communities, students and farmers affected by natural disasters. No. of Beneficiaries Approx. 7,130 Key Activities Establish a disaster management committee, working groups, self-help groups, and children’s councils. Provide training on disaster risk management methods. Set up project teams to train the community through simulated exercises, dramas, and posters. Provide livelihood training

Community Engagement Program for Sustainable Education

Project Name Community Engagement Program for Sustainable Education Project Location Bangladesh Project Natures Children and Youth Development Project Objectives To improve access to education for underprivileged children and build the capacity of local communities to take an active part in managing and operating sustainable quality and holistic education program. Beneficiaries Students from poor and disadvantaged families in urban slums and rural areas Teachers School management committee members Local church representatives No. of Beneficiaries 899 Key Activities Facilitate the transition of 10 primary schools across six districts in central and southern Bangladesh to sustainable local church and community management. Organise training on networking and fundraising strategies for teachers, church partners, and school management committee members, and coordinate community-level fundraising

Gender Equity and Child Rights Promotion

Project Name Gender Equity and Child Rights Promotion Project Location Bangladesh Project Natures Children and Youth Development Advocacy Project Objectives Reduce gender-based violence (GBV) in the community by empowering females and community support system Promote the rights and protection of children and children with disability Beneficiaries Adolescent and youth boys and girls, adults and children with disability from poor families (over 75% are female) No. of Beneficiaries Approx. 2,715 Key Activities Organise training for peer educators and adolescent and youth girls and boys group leaders with lessons on basic life skills, including on positive and supportive gender roles. Support People Institutions (PIs) as local community leaders to plan, set up and manage a community training centre to provide