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About CFSD

Building Change Through Community Participation

Centre for Sustainable Development (CFSD) works towards creating equitable and sustainable human settlements where communities can access essential opportunities and live with dignity.

Our approach brings communities, government institutions, non-governmental organisations and the private sector together to address interconnected social, economic and environmental challenges. We believe that lasting development happens when communities are not only beneficiaries, but active participants in identifying problems, planning solutions and creating change.

Our work combines community participation, collaboration and practical action. By connecting local needs with government programmes, institutional partnerships and community-led initiatives, CFSD works to strengthen people’s ability to participate in and benefit from development processes.

We involve communities in understanding local challenges and participating in the planning and implementation of solutions.

We bring together communities, government bodies, non-governmental organisations and private-sector partners to support sustainable development.

Poisoned In Nagpur's 'Ash' Fields, Coal Plants Are Burning Crops and Fuelling Debt Cycles

All the water bodies in villages around the thermal power plant have become contaminated … In this video villagers talk about various diseases caused when they are forced to use this contaminated water ! skin diseases, thyroid , kidney stones , asthma, burning sensation in eyes, constant allergic cough and cold are some common complaints of people

Our Vision

A More Equitable and Sustainable Future

To contribute to human settlements where people can live with dignity and have access to a clean environment, health, education, housing, basic infrastructure and livelihood opportunities, regardless of their social or economic status.

Our Mission

Building Equitable Human Settlements

To develop human settlements into an equitable living environment where communities have access to a clean environment, health, education, housing, basic infrastructure and livelihood options irrespective of their social and economic status.

Our Motto

People at the Centre of Development

CFSD believes that communities should be active participants in development. By bringing communities together with government organisations, non-governmental organisations and the private sector, we work towards solutions that are participatory, inclusive and sustainable.

SDG's

Our Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals

CFSD’s work contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals by addressing poverty, health, gender equality, clean water, environmental sustainability, climate action and social inclusion.

Meet Our Team

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Michael Delvalle

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Linda Scott

Business Advisor

Joseph Riley

Business Advisor

Mae Orozco

Business Advisor