Rooted in communities.
Committed to dignity.
More than four decades of community-led development in tribal and underserved regions of north coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Development built with people
Founded in 1980 by Dr. S. Venkateswara Rao, Community Development Centre (CDC) grew from sustained field engagement in the tribal areas of north coastal Andhra Pradesh.
CDC is rooted in a simple conviction: durable development is built with people—by strengthening their knowledge, skills, institutions and economic capacity so they can shape the decisions affecting their lives.
CDC serves remote tribal and particularly vulnerable tribal communities, with special attention to Savara, Jathapu, Konda Dora and Gadaba families, women, children, landless households and persons with disabilities.
Our purpose and approach
Human dignity
Working toward a society founded on dignity, equality, cooperation, justice and peace.
Community leadership
Strengthening community knowledge, skills and institutions so people can lead decisions affecting them.
Inclusive development
Giving particular attention to tribal communities, women, children, landless households and persons with disabilities.
Rights & livelihoods
Connecting rights, sustainable livelihoods and natural-resource stewardship.
Human development
Supporting education, health, rehabilitation and youth development.
Local presence
Building a locally rooted cadre and sustained engagement across villages.
A journey of community partnership
CDC's work has evolved through community institutions, development programmes, partnerships and public engagement.