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Annual Report (
19 November 2007 )
 In 2006, the Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) worked hand-in-hand with over 130 community organizations and other partners who shared our belief that women and girls are critical for advancing global development, democracy and progress. Together, we reached more than one million women and girls—and supportive men and boys—to give them the knowledge and tools to improve their lives and strengthen their communities. Read more about our work and financial information in our 2006 Annual Report.
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Annual Report (
15 August 2010 )
 In 2009, CEDPA headquarters and its four field offices—India, Nepal, Nigeria and South Africa—worked with 87 local partner organizations to implement projects in five priority areas: reproductive health and HIV/AIDS, girls’ education and youth development, gender and governance, policy and advocacy, and leadership and capacity building. In total, 684,905 individuals received direct services in these priority areas, with an additional 486,181 individuals participating in trainings and community mobilization events. Read more about our work in 2009.
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Annual Report (
14 November 2011 )
 For over three decades now, CEDPA has transformed lives and empowered women, and men, to take ownership of their lives and determine the outcome of the future for their families, organizations, communities and nations. In 2010, CEDPA's programs directly touched more than 314,000 individuals with services; built the capacity of and mobilized in excess of 300,000 people; and strengthened and partnered with over 30 organizations. Read more about our successful programs in 2010 and about some of the women and girls who participated in them.Note: Save file onto your computer to download publication. Opening directly in your internet browser will result in an unreadable file.
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Handbook (
15 November 2006 )
 This handbook focuses on efforts to bring women into governance, illustrating ways that organizations and activists around the world can foster greater gender equity in civic engagement, advocacy, voting and governance efforts to improve the quality of life for everyone. Six chapters highlight key approaches to supporting women's leadership to make governments worldwide more responsive to the needs of women.
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Briefs & Fact Sheets (
13 January 2007 )
 Since the late 1990s, the Maoist insurgency in Nepal has wreaked havoc on the nation’s economy, infrastructure and community life, resulting in more than 13,000 deaths and widespread violence and insecurity. The rebellion has destroyed property and economic resources and led to widespread social dislocation. On April 27, 2006, after a series of mass demonstrations across Nepal forced the King to relinquish his autocratic hold on the government, the Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist declared a ceasefire. Though significant, the prospect for a lasting peace remained fragile, highlighting the importance of continuing and expanding peace and conflict resolution work in Nepal at all levels. To address the social problems resulting from years of conflict, CEDPA and local partner Nagarik Aawaz began working together on the Communities for Peace project in July 2005.
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Briefs & Fact Sheets (
3 August 2011 )
 Meet Members of the Bangladeshi Parliament Mahbub Ara Begum Gini and Rasheda Begum Hira. They, along with seven other Members of Parliament and a staff member, participated in a 10-day workshop and study tour organized by CEDPA, a partner of SUNY/CID in the PRODIP initiative. The program focused on strengthening the leadership skills of the participants, building competencies in advocacy and communications, and exploring new models for engaging constructively with civil society organizations and across parties to promote women’s issues. The participants learned about the struggles women in different U.S. political institutions faced in order to gain the support and respect of their male counterparts. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bangladesh’s Promoting Democratic Institutions and Practices (PRODIP) is a five year program implemented by The Asia Foundation and SUNY/Center for International Development to support democratic governance in Bangladesh. Note: Save file onto your computer to download publication. Opening directly in your internet browser can result in an unreadable file.
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Briefs & Fact Sheets (
29 March 2007 )
CEDPA has been implementing the Empowering Grassroots Egyptian Women through Advocacy Networks project in Egypt since 2004. Designed to identify and address the specific needs of women and girls by enabling women and their supporters to advocate for and influence policy changes at the governorate level, the project delivers training and technical assistance to governorate level non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and local branches of the National Council for Women (NCW) to form advocacy networks.
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Briefs & Fact Sheets (
1 January 2003 )
The following “Highlights” are a series of two-page summaries that give a clear and concise outline of CEDPA’s Enabling Change for Women’s Reproductive Health (ENABLE) Project.
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Project Report (
1 August 2003 )
 The Enabling Change for Women’s Reproductive Health (ENABLE) Project, implemented during 1998-2003 in Ghana, India, Nepal, Nigeria and Senegal, aimed to strengthen women’s capabilities for informed and autonomous decision making to prevent unintended pregnancy and improve reproductive health. ENABLE worked to bring reproductive health services closer to isolated rural communities and urban slums by collaborating with community organizations to offer local services plus referrals to health facilities. In addition to assisting individuals, ENABLE worked to change the overall social and cultural climate that influences reproductive health decision making and limits access to health services. This final report summarizes the ENABLE Project’s key accomplishments and describes strategies that are suitable for replication.
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Project Report (
4 June 2008 )
 The Enabling Young People’s Civic Participation in Egypt project mobilized young people from ten governorates to play an active role in the civic life of their communities. Over its two-year lifespan, the project equipped participants with skills in democratic participation through its youth leadership camps, and provided them with guidance and support as they returned to their villages to undertake community improvement projects. In addition, the project established governorate-level networks of young leaders, who, together with the larger community, sought to create a platform for youth on the local level. Such networks were successful in all ten governorates and continue to function today.
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Briefs & Fact Sheets (
1 January 2002 )
 As part of the Democracy and Governance component of programming, CEDPA/Nigeria partnered with the Rivers and Edo State branches of the International Federation of Women Lawyers to implement the project, Engendering Legislative Issues, which aimed to bring women’s issues into the states’ legislative agendas through advocacy and policy change. The federation accomplished policy change by building networks and drawing upon the strengths of already established women’s organizations. The work of these networks eventually led to the passing of the Female Circumcision (Abolition) Law, which was signed by Rivers State Governor in August 2001, and in Edo State, two laws were passed banning FGC and harmful traditional practices in October 1999 and November 2001, respectively.
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Briefs & Fact Sheets (
30 September 2008 )
 For more than 30 years, the Centre for Development and Population Activities’ (CEDPA) governance programs have registered new women voters; raised women’s voices within peace efforts; mobilized advocates for better laws and public policy; and increased women’s political participation. Part of CEDPA’s work in Nepal is grounded in the organization’s dedication to assuring women’s greater participation in governance.
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Research Report (
10 November 2010 )
 From the Ground Up highlights the stories of 13 Global Women in Management (GWIM) workshop alumni hailing from around the globe. CEDPA’s proven GWIM workshop, first offered in 1978, is a month-long training for mid-level women managers from nongovernmental organizations. The stories included in this publication are borrowed from formal case studies conducted as part of the GWIM program evaluation. Some of the alumni teach vocational skills that help fellow women earn a living. Some mobilize women to participate more actively in policy making. One even ran for public office after her workshop experience. These profiles illustrate how strengthening the capacity of women leaders at the grassroots level can change lives and advance economies through bolstering the reach of community and national level organizations. Note: Save file onto your computer to download publication. Opening directly in your internet browser will result in an unreadable file.
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Project Report (
1 January 2003 )
 Under the ENABLE project, CEDPA/Nigeria provided technical assistance and modest funding to support local, state, inter-state and national coalitions to advocate for women's issues. These coalitions, known as 100 Women Groups, consist of up to 100 women who represent 10 to 15 community-based organizations. By 2000, 686 groups with more than 150,000 members were active. A 2001 evaluation found that group members reported enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence after joining the group as well as greater knowledge and skills in reproductive health, income generation and political participation. The groups have initiated income-generation and literacy programs, provided civic education to women, trained women candidates, resolved local conflicts, advocated for girls' education and educated communities about safe motherhood, family planning and HIV/AIDS. The 100 Women Group strategy is now a recognized and respected approach to promote women's empowerment and their participation in civil society.
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Research Report (
1 August 2003 )
 This case study evaluates the democracy and governance and reproductive health activities that CEDPA implemented with the Church of Christ in Nigeria in Plateau State. The project aims to expand access to reproductive health services, empower women, and increase community participation in building coalitions for reproductive health and rights. This study indicates that participation in democratic activities leads to a greater sense of independent thinking.
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Briefs & Fact Sheets (
1 January 2002 )
This two-page fact sheet provides an overview of the Partnerships for Advocacy and Civil Empowerment (PACE). PACE was a consortium of three well-established international development organizations formed to implement USAID-Nigeria’s Civil Society Assistance Program. PACE partnered with Nigerian groups to increase civil society participation in public deliberations, oversight of government and conflict management.
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Project Report (
10 September 2004 )
 Funded by USAID, the PACE Project was implemented by CEDPA, Global Rights (formerly the International Human Rights Law Group) and the Institute for Democracy in South Africa. The project goals were to assist civil society in elections and election reform, constitutional reform, transparency and accountability, and conflict management. During the local, state and national elections in 2003, PACE worked closely with citizen groups to promote participation in the electoral process. PACE also laid the foundation for greater transparency and accountability in government. One major achievement of PACE-supported civil society groups and networks is the passage of the Freedom of Information Bill by the House of Representatives, which has been hailed by Nigerians as a critically needed reform. This report provides a complete dissemination of the activities, success stories, challenges and lessons learned from the PACE Project.
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Project Report (
$2.00 ,
1 January 2000 )
 This synthesis paper examines some of the strategies undertaken by PROWID partners in relation to factors that contribute to good governance and women's empowerment and includes an analysis of the dynamics of power that affect women's participation. The paper highlights women's initiatives—across programs and regions—to foster an inclusive political culture, strengthen the capacities of civil society actors, and transform state institutions and policies. This document serves to expand the dialogue on the relationship between good governance, political engagement, and women's empowerment, and provides insight to program planners and policymakers concerned with incorporating gender into democracy-building efforts.
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Annual Report (
30 October 2006 )
 This publication details 30 years of CEDPA's experience in advancing girls' education and youth development, increasing access to lifesaving reproductive health and HIV/AIDS services, and building women's leadership worldwide. It includes detailed descriptions of successful strategies and approaches to improve the lives of women and girls.
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Special Booklet (
28 May 2010 )
 The PAHEL: Towards Empowering Women project builds the leadership and advocacy skills of women elected to panchayats (local councils) in the Patna district of India, to improve reproductive health services in their communities. The project, implemented by CEDPA India in partnership with many community organizations, educates these political officials about sexual and reproductive health and their role in promoting effective policies surrounding these issues. Almost 300 women panchayat members have been trained under PAHEL. The stories in this book reflect the personal journeys of women leaders who have been an integral part of PAHEL, and their reflections on their work as change makers in their communities.
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Special Booklet (
30 November 2007 )
 Read stories from an extraordinary group of women who are mediating conflict, caring for refugees, restoring communities and building more responsive governments. These 15 leaders came together for CEDPA’s WomenLead in Promoting Peace and Stability workshop, held Oct. 23–Nov. 17, 2006 in Washington, D.C. Each has a powerful story to tell about the conflict in her country, and how women are building lasting peace by rewriting constitutions, negotiating human rights protections, securing access to land and water, and changing mindsets that limit women’s roles in their communities.
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