After 25 years, our commitment remains unwavering and our mission continues to focus on working in partnership with vulnerable communities and diverse organizations to overcome poverty and build healthy communities in Africa.
As we move toward the future, our dedication to rural African communities continues to light the fire that motivates us to achieve real, sustainable change.
Working for 25 years in rural Africa is a remarkable achievement for any organization and it is amazing to think that the genesis of CPAR came from one man – Dr. Mark Doidge. A Toronto based physician who had a desire to assist the most vulnerable people impacted by the 1984 famine in Ethiopia.
Over the years, CPAR’s humble beginnings have expanded to include 12 program offices in Ethiopia, Malawi, Uganda and Tanzania. When one reflects upon the history of CPAR, it is quite evident that its growth is truly an international affair of cooperation. Many people in Canada and CPAR’s four program countries have contributed to making CPAR a well respected and successful non governmental organization (NGO).
We would like to say ‘thank you’ to all those who have contributed to CPAR from the governance and operational level. We can all be proud in sharing a sense of satisfaction in the fact that we have contributed to building a strong and dynamic organization.