PROGRAMMES
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. We work to strengthen primary health care systems and promote preventive and community-based health practices, especially for vulnerable populations
What We Do
- Promote health education and healthy lifestyles
- Support maternal, newborn, and child health services
- Address malnutrition through nutrition education and interventions
- Improve food security and dietary diversity
- Provide mental health and psychosocial support
- Strengthen health infrastructure and service delivery
- Support emergency health and nutrition responses
Education
Education is a key driver of long-term development. We support access to quality and inclusive education, ensuring that children and young people are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
What We Do
- Improve access to quality basic education
- Support teacher training and learning materials
- Promote early childhood development
- Strengthen school infrastructure
- Support inclusive and girl-child education
- Provide vocational and life skills training
Gender and Child Protection
We are committed to promoting gender equality and safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of children and vulnerable persons. Our interventions address abuse, exploitation, and harmful social norms while strengthening protection systems.
What We Do
- Promote gender equality and women empowerment
- Prevent and respond to gender-based violence
- Strengthen child protection systems
- Provide psychosocial support and rehabilitation
- Advocate for legal and policy reforms
- Raise community awareness on protection issues
Yendi Child and Vulnerable Protection Centre (YCVPC)
Flagship Programme
The Yendi Child and Vulnerable Protection Centre leads our efforts in child safeguarding and protection. It provides integrated services including counselling, legal support, and community education to prevent and respond to abuse.
Focus Areas
- Child protection systems strengthening
- Awareness creation and prevention
- Psychosocial support and case management
- Legal aid and advocacy
- School-based child protection clubs
- Community reporting and referral systems
Livelihoods for Women
We empower women to improve their economic wellbeing through sustainable livelihood opportunities, particularly in vulnerable and marginalized communities.
What We Do
- Support women-led businesses and income-generating activities
- Promote savings and loans groups (VSLAs)
- Improve access to financial services
- Strengthen market linkages and value chains
- Support household income diversification
Enterprise and Skills Development for Youth
We equip young people with practical skills and entrepreneurial opportunities to enhance employability and economic independence.
What We Do
- Provide technical and vocational training
- Support apprenticeships and internships
- Promote entrepreneurship and business development
- Offer digital and innovative skills training
- Facilitate access to start-up support and finance
- Provide mentorship and career guidance
Good Governance, Justice and Peace
We promote peaceful, inclusive, and just societies by strengthening community systems, supporting dialogue, and advancing human rights.
What We Do
- Promote peacebuilding and conflict prevention
- Support civic education and citizen participation
- Advocate for human rights and social justice
- Strengthen local governance systems
- Facilitate interfaith and community dialogue
Yendi Peace Centre (YPC)
Flagship Programme
The Yendi Peace Centre leads our peacebuilding and conflict resolution efforts. It works with communities, traditional leaders, and institutions to promote dialogue, mediation, and social cohesion.
Focus Areas
- Conflict prevention and mediation
- Peace education and awareness
- Interfaith dialogue
- Early warning and response systems
- Capacity building for local peace actors
Agriculture, Climate and Environment
We promote sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship to improve livelihoods and build resilience to climate change.
What We Do
- Promote climate-smart agriculture
- Support sustainable and organic farming practices
- Improve soil health and land management
- Strengthen market access for farmers
- Support livelihood diversification
- Promote environmental conservation and renewable energy
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
We work to ensure access to safe water, improved sanitation, and good hygiene practices for healthier communities.
What We Do
- Provide safe and reliable water systems
- Improve sanitation facilities in communities and schools
- Promote hygiene education and behaviour change
- Support WASH services in institutions
- Advocate for improved sanitation infrastructure
Emergency Response and Humanitarian Services
We respond to emergencies and humanitarian crises to protect lives, support recovery, and build resilience among affected communities.
What We Do
- Prepare for and respond to emergencies
- Provide relief items and humanitarian assistance
- Protect vulnerable groups during crises
- Deliver health and WASH services in emergencies
- Support recovery and livelihood restoration
- Strengthen community resilience and disaster preparedness