Empowering women, children, and disadvantaged communities through sustainable development.
Mission for Community Development Program (MCDP) is a local non-governmental and nonprofit organization established in 1998 and re-registered in 2019 under Civil Societies Proclamation No. 1113/2019. For the past 27 years, MCDP has a good track record of success and partnership with grassroots communities, government and donor partners towards designing and implementing community-driven projects across Addis Ababa, SNNPR (Southern Nation , Nationalities and Peoples region), Oromiya, and Tigray regions.Currently FC is implementing its fourth SPM which runs from 2026 to 2030.
To empower disadvantaged communities especially women and children through participatory urban and rural development programs that create sustainable change.
To see empowered and self-reliant society in Ethiopia
We actively break barriers to ensure all community members—regardless of identity or circumstance—have equal access to opportunities and a voice in shaping their futures.
We champion self-reliance by respecting individual agency, fostering skills, and creating pathways for marginalized groups to thrive without dependency.
We uphold the highest ethical standards, transparently stewarding resources and honoring commitments to communities, donors, and partners.
We prioritize local leadership, co-create solutions with those we serve, and stand united with communities in their struggles and triumphs.
Over the coming five strategic period, MCDP will concentrate on carefully selected, high-impact interventions designed for sustainability and scalability. Our work will be anchored in seven foundational program frameworks that guide our approach to creating lasting change
MCDP operates in Addis Ababa, two key in Addis Ababa, SNNPR (Southern Nation , Nationalities and Peoples region), Oromiya, and Tigray regions of Ethiopia, dedicated to creating meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Best Community Service 2023
Excellence in Education 2022
Outstanding Partnership 2021
Addis Ababa City Admistration Justuce Bureau
Aldaria Media & Comunnication
Ethiopian Woman Lawars Association
Freedom Fund
SACCO LIAA Banne
Strategic initiative for women in the horn of Affrica Network
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Phone: +251 911 22 73 82
Telegram: @MCDP_Ethiopia
Email: info@mcdp.org
Address: Woreda 6, Addis Ketema Sub-city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
We are proud to collaborate with dedicated partners who share our vision of creating lasting positive change. Their invaluable support empowers us to implement impactful projects and reach communities in need.