Center for Development of Community Initiative and Environment (C&E)

Center for Development of Community Initiative and Environment (C&E) is a Vietnamese not-for-profit and non-governmental organisation. We work to promote participation and improve capacity of local community groups and organisations ...

Center for Development of Community Initiative and Environment (C&E) is a Vietnamese not-for-profit and non-governmental organisation. We work to promote participation and improve capacity of local community groups and organisations for better solutions to environmental issues that are related to their life, contributing to the development of civil society and sustainable environment in Vietnam. C&E has a network of community groups all around Vietnam including young volunteers and civil society groups who work on sustainable development field.
 
At the moment, C&E is working on many projects related to Sustainable Development such as: “Education for Sustainable Development”, “Youth Action on Sustainable Lifestyles” and “Capacity Building for Community towards sustainable livelihoods and environmental protection”.
C&E was granted establishment decision from the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) number 1202/QD-LHH dated 27 August 2008 and operation license No. A-754 from Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) dated September 12, 2008.
 
Vision: C&E envisages the future of Vietnam in which local communities, groups, and organisations actively participate in solutions to environmental problems, conservation of natural resources, and maintenance of sustainable life.
Mission: C&E supports local communities, community-based organisations, and civil society organisations in formulation and implementation of initiatives to protect the environment, conserve natural resources, and promote sustainable development.
Goals:
-       To assist community-based organisations in improvement of their knowledge and capacity, and use of their right to increase accessibility to and use of social resources to build sustainable livelihoods and conserve local natural resources.
-       To cooperate with and support professional-based groups such as social professional associations and local NGOs in enhancement of their capacity to support community organisations, advocate environmental and development policies, and monitor government’s policies and projects.
-       To establish networks and forums to exchange ideas and share information among C&E beneficiaries and interested parties.
 Areas of Focus
-       Natural resource management and conservation
-       Environmental protection and climate change
-       Civil society development and participation
-       Gender equity
Programme and activities
-       Research and implementation of programs on environmental issues
-       Capacity building
-       Policy advocacy
-       Education and communication
-       Networking and partnership