Child Development Foundation (CDF) is a Sudanese national non-governmental organization, founded and registered in 1999 under the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) Act. It operates primarily in child rights and child protection through comprehensive, integrated humanitarian and development response programs implemented across six strategic sectors: Child Protection and Rights Safeguarding, Education in Emergencies, Health and Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE).
The foundation prioritizes girls and boys as its primary focus group, particularly the most vulnerable children exposed to protection risks, including: street-connected children, children engaged in hazardous labor, children associated with armed forces and armed groups, conflict-affected children, internally displaced persons (IDPs), out-of-school children, orphans, refugees, and returnees. Furthermore, the foundation extends the scope of its response to encompass other highly vulnerable groups, including children’s families and caregivers, pregnant and lactating women (PLW), female-headed households, and persons with special needs (PSNs).
In recognition of its outstanding humanitarian interventions, solid institutional infrastructure, and effective operational systems, the Child Development Foundation has held Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 2007.
Vision
Towards a society in which children enjoy protection and their rights are guaranteed.
Mission
To work with partners and communities to deliver integrated humanitarian and development services for children and communities through multi-sectoral programmes, in line with humanitarian principles.
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Objectives
Child Development Foundation (CDF) aims to implement the principles of its child protection policy through:
- Strengthening the legal framework for child protection and enhancing its institutional effectiveness.
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- Raising public awareness through knowledge-sharing, advocacy, and community mobilization campaigns to champion children’s rights, in close coordination with media outlets and development institutions.
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- Building national and international partnerships and networks to advocate for child rights and establish protective, supportive entities.
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- Providing technical assistance and capacity-building for child protection service providers across government bodies, local communities, policymakers, and legislative authorities.
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- Promoting social stability and socio-economic development by delivering essential services, fostering sustainable livelihood skills, and reinforcing community-led coping mechanisms.
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Core Values and Principles
CDF’s core values center on the rights, well-being, and empowerment of the communities and individuals it serves.
- Transparency
- Humanity
- Integrity
- Independence and Neutrality
- Accountability
- Participation
