Who We Are
...Information, Inspiration and Transformation
The Centre for Creative Development Strategies (CCDS) is a duly registered non-governmental organization based in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Our vision is to see a peaceful Nigerian Society where there is Opportunity, Prosperity & Equality for all.
To achieve our vision, we drive a new era of creative, innovative and sustainable development strategies that will stimulate the positive social change, economic growth and empowerment of the most vulnerable groups, women, youths and the physically challenged.
Impact Stories
Ihioma's Been A Migrant Worker
A Brighter Future — The Story of Nwidam
Our inspiration is contagious and enables us to unleash creativity to help people achieve their goals. Our motivation and enthusiasm inspire others to succeed.
Grassroot Participation
At CCDS we promote active citizen participation in local governance, accountability, and responsive governance, improved service delivery through capacity development programs, town hall meetings, score cards, and system strengthening programs.
Gender Mainstreaming
In CCDS we ensure gender equity for small scale enterprises, promote participatory engagement and local content, through educational development, institutional support system, and policies implementation.
Our Initiatives
— Teens Camp
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— GOLD
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— Girls Can Lead
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— LEAP
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— GOLD
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— GWIM
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Our Partners
Program Briefs
PAD-A-GIRL CAMPAIGN
On the 9th of May, 2023, our Pad-A-Girl Campaign Team from Centre for Creative Development Strategies, in partnership with Rotary Club of Port Harcourt Eco …
SUSTAINABLE MENSTRUAL EQUITY PROJECT
With 4 dollars or it’s equivalent, you can pad a girl for more than one year with our eco-friendly pads. Click here to learn more …
WORLD MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY
Every month, millions of women and girls around the world face a miserable cycle of pain, discomfort, shame, anxiety, and isolation when their menstrual period …
Peer Learning Session on Monitoring and Evaluation
On 25th July 2022, two staff from CCDS, and other CSOs attended a training on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) as part of the Peer-Learning Session …
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