Our Programme Areas

Thematic Areas

GCDI works across interconnected thematic areas to respond to the needs of vulnerable communities, strengthen resilience and support sustainable development outcomes.

What we focus on

Community-centred programmes that create lasting impact

Our thematic approach enables GCDI to deliver focused interventions while connecting different areas of support to address complex community needs.

01

Nutrition

Improving nutrition outcomes among vulnerable children, women and communities through awareness, prevention, screening, referral and community-based nutrition support.

Key Focus
  • Community nutrition awareness
  • Malnutrition prevention and screening
  • Infant and young child nutrition
  • Maternal and child nutrition
  • Nutrition referrals and support
02

Education

Promoting inclusive and equitable access to education while supporting children, learners, teachers and communities to achieve improved learning outcomes.

Key Focus
  • Basic and secondary education
  • School enrolment and retention
  • Learning support
  • Teacher and community capacity building
  • Education awareness and advocacy
03

Protection

Promoting the safety, dignity and rights of vulnerable people by strengthening protection systems, awareness, referrals and community-based support.

Key Focus
  • Child protection
  • Protection awareness
  • Safeguarding and dignity
  • Community-based protection
  • Referral and support pathways
04

Food Security and Livelihood

Strengthening household resilience and sustainable livelihoods by supporting food security, income opportunities, skills development and economic empowerment.

Key Focus
  • Food security
  • Livelihood support
  • Skills development
  • Income-generating activities
  • Household resilience
05

Tuberculosis / Leprosy

Supporting community-based efforts to improve awareness, early identification, referral, treatment adherence and reduction of stigma associated with tuberculosis and leprosy.

Key Focus
  • TB awareness and prevention
  • Leprosy awareness
  • Community screening and referrals
  • Treatment adherence support
  • Stigma reduction
06

Health

Supporting healthier communities through health education, community outreach, prevention, referrals and initiatives that improve access to essential health information and services.

Key Focus
  • Community health awareness
  • Health promotion
  • Disease prevention
  • Community outreach
  • Health referrals
07

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Promoting safe water, improved sanitation and healthy hygiene practices to reduce preventable illness and strengthen community well-being.

Key Focus
  • Safe water access
  • Sanitation improvement
  • Hygiene promotion
  • Community WASH awareness
  • WASH behaviour change
Work with GCDI

Together, we can build stronger and healthier communities.

We welcome partnerships, collaboration and opportunities that contribute to meaningful and sustainable community development.