What We Do

At CDF, we’re known for putting communities at the center of what we do. Our plan aims to make this approach a bigger part of all our activities. This way, our work directly meets the needs of the communities we work with.

Our Work Focuses On:

Empowering communities through inclusive development
Strengthening local institutions and civil society
Promoting equality, health, and human rights
Supporting innovation, youth engagement, and sustainability

Our
Mission

At the heart of everything we do is a passionate drive to empower unity and progress within communities. We achieve this by forging inclusive community development, facilitating equal access, and driving innovation through our expertise. Our actions manifest as cultivating local initiatives and fostering community capacity, ultimately leading to lasting transformation.

Our
Vision

Fostering sustainable communities by harmonizing social, economic, and environmental progress in alignment with European standards.

Our
Values

At the heart of our organization lies a set of core values that guide every decision we make and action we take. We hold Respect paramount, believing that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and understanding. This goes hand in hand with Integrity, as we commit to acting with honesty and transparency in all our endeavours. Our belief in Inclusivity ensures that we welcome and value diverse perspectives, fostering an environment where everyone feels they belong. Through Collaboration, we harness the collective strength of our team, understanding that together, we can achieve more than we ever could alone. Our passion for Innovation drives us to continuously seek out new and better ways to serve our community, while our pursuit of Excellence ensures that we deliver nothing but the best in all we do.

Our Work

Through strategic partnerships and community-focused programs, CDF supports measurable progress and long-term development across Kosovo.

Community Works

For the first 10 years, CDF was heavily engaged in the betterment of the underdeveloped infrastructure of the country and worked towards responding to the immediate needs of the communities.

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Economic Development

Historically, CDF has improved economic development, whether it was grant giving for direct purchase of equipment and machinery, on site interventions, continued capacity building support, or even tourism.

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Public Health

In Kosovo, CDF is the main recipient of the Global Fund grants for National TB and HIV programs. And since 2011, we have been playing a major role in addressing them locally.

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CSO Support for Community Initiatives

To respond to the situation of vulnerable groups at risk, CDF has historically worked closely with community stakeholders such as teachers, business owners, members of self-help groups, caregivers and children.

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Institutional Capacity Building

For 25 years, CDF has treated capacity development, skill building and education with utmost importance for maximizing the effect of the investment in all community sectors.

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Building Resilience

Providing youth with trainings, grants, clubs, and positive narratives that promote resilience, aspiration, and community connection, while shaping a supportive environment.

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Human Rights

CDF advances labor rights, expands mental health support, and strengthens strategic litigation, empowering citizens to drive sustainable reforms that uphold equality, dignity, and justice in Kosovo.

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Environmental Protection

CDF strengthens Kosovo’s environmental CSOs by building sector expertise, fostering community and institutional collaboration through mentoring, policy engagement, and hands-on environmental actions.

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Sucessful
Donor contrats

Million dollars
managed

Worked with over
200+ consultsants

Sub-Projects Completed

Our Donors

Their continuous support enables CDF to empower local actors, strengthen
institutions, and create lasting impact across Kosovo.

What We Do

Our Work Focuses On:

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