ABOUT US
Core Values
Stewardship
YECADDO emphasizes responsible care, long-term thinking, and ethical leadership, which believe it is entrusted for sustainable for managing; resources, relationships, institutions, or the environment in ways that protect and enhances for future generations.
Mutual respect
- YECADDO’s command respect for all human-beings believing that respecting the people being served and work in partnership is paramount for all staff and collaborators to exhibit.
Human dignity
YECADDO works to promote and protect every person no matter his/her status. YECADDO working ensures that the human rights of all people are respected, protected, and fulfilled.
Honesty, and Trustworthiness
YECADDO’s integrity infers from being honest and trustworthy in discharging its services to all and at all levels.
Equity and Inclusiveness
YECADDO guarantee that, gender, ethnicity, and or persons differently challenged are not prevented from accessing its services.
Transparency, and accountability
YECADDO key drivers of work is transparency and accountability to its stakeholders, partners and general public at all times.
Partnership and networking
YECADDO’s works in partnership in addressing the developmental challenges. Through partnership and networking, YECADDO leverages on different capacities and synergies.
About Us
Who We Are
YECADDO was established to coordinate and implement development interventions within the Catholic Diocese of Yendi. It focuses on empowering communities through inclusive access to healthcare, education, justice, peacebuilding, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability.
YECADDO is a faith-based development organization under the Catholic Diocese of Yendi, committed to promoting holistic and sustainable development. It works across sectors including health, education, peacebuilding, agriculture, and WASH to improve the well-being and dignity of vulnerable communities.
The organization operates in a multi-ethnic and multi-religious environment, addressing key challenges such as poverty, low literacy, youth unemployment, gender inequality, and conflict. Its interventions are guided by Catholic social teaching and aim to promote human dignity, equity, and social justice.
Vision Statement
A just, peaceful and thriving society where every person has equal opportunity and lives in dignity.
Mission Statement
YECADDO exist to promote holistic, inclusive and sustainable development by empowering all peoples to have access to; quality health care and education, good governance, justice and peace, livelihood and food security, water, sanitation and hygiene, humanitarian emergency response, and responsible resource stewardship.
Established in 1999
Our Priority Areas
PROGRAMS / PROJECTS
The Catholic Diocese of Yendi is committed to improving the quality of life of vulnerable and underserved communities through integrated and sustainable development interventions. Our work focuses on the following priority areas:
Health and Nutrition
Access to quality health services and improved nutrition outcomes is fundamental to human wellbeing.
Education
Education is a key driver of long-term development. We support access to quality and inclusive education,…
Gender & Child Protection
We are committed to promoting gender equality and safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of children and vulnerable persons.
Livelihoods for Women
We empower women to improve their economic wellbeing through sustainable livelihood opportunities…
Enterprise and Skills Development for Youth
We equip young people with practical skills and entrepreneurial opportunities to enhance employability and economic independence.
Good Governance, Justice and Peace
We promote peaceful, inclusive, and just societies by strengthening community systems, supporting dialogue, and advancing human rights.
Agriculture, Climate & Environment
We promote sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship to improve livelihoods and build resilience to climate change.
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
We work to ensure access to safe water, improved sanitation, and good hygiene practices for healthier communities
Emergency Response & Humanitarian Services
We respond to emergencies and humanitarian crises to protect lives, support recovery, and build resilience among affected communities.