Together for integrated sustainable development of Communities in Upper Egypt.
Assiut Childhood and Development Association (ACDA) is a non-governmental organization registered at the Ministry of Social Solidarity No.451\1991.
ACDA is a pioneer Non-governmental Organization (NGO) in the disability sector, as it has started its work through providing services for the children with special needs in Upper Egypt since 1991 by Prof. Galal Zaki Said
Programs & Projects
ACDA believes that Education is the first step in community development. So it started working in the Education sector since 1995
ACDA contributes to improving the status of women, supporting women’s rights, helping abused girls and women, and preventing harmful practices they might face.
ACDA gives great attention to children at risk; children, dropouts from education, labored children, and street children, by protecting them from dangers that they might be exposed to
ACDA realizes the importance of Human resources, so since the beginning, it works on developing the skills of the mothers of children with special needs through training.
ACDA adopts the methodology of reducing unemployment through MicroCredit since 1994, as it offers loans to people of all categories.
The main reason of establishing ACDA was caring for children with special needs and providing them with medical, social and economic rehabilitation when polio used to be common in Upper Egypt. Since then the practice has evolved to also include Autism and CP Children
ACDA believes that Health and Environment are the two main pillars of development. So, it implements various activities in both areas.
Assiut Childhood and Development Association is seeking for positive change among community members. we really proud of the success stories of those individuals who took the opportunity and sought the best.
Partners
Partnership in development is considered one of the most important factors for the success and advancement of communities. Over the years of work Assiut Childhood and Development Association, was honored to implement many projects in partnership with many reputable organizations and bodies, which influenced effectively on the success of the development process.
