Strong communities.
Stronger Nigeria.
Development doesn't happen in isolation. Every CARE AFRICA programme is built on — and accountable to — the community it serves. Community support is the connective tissue that holds everything together.
01 — What Community Support Covers
Six areas of community development
Community support is not a single service — it is the foundation on which every CARE AFRICA programme is built and sustained.
Social Welfare
Identification and support for the most vulnerable households — elderly, disabled, widowed, and food-insecure families. Cash transfer coordination, food parcels, and referral to specialist services.
Community Committees
Every CARE AFRICA community establishes a Community Development Committee (CDC) — trained representatives who coordinate hub activities, resolve disputes, and liaise with local government.
Grievance Systems
A structured, confidential grievance system is available to every community member — to report service failures, abuse, corruption, or unmet needs. All grievances are tracked to resolution.
Local Governance
CARE AFRICA supports communities to engage constructively with their LGA, State, and Federal representatives — budget tracking, voter registration drives, and community policy submissions.
Women's Groups
Registered Women's Community Groups receive training in cooperative management, financial literacy, leadership, and enterprise. Groups are eligible for CARE AFRICA women's micro-grants.
Youth Councils
Youth Councils are formed in every hub community — representing young people in community decisions, managing hub youth activities, and feeding into the CARE AFRICA Youth Mentorship programme.
02 — Register Your Community
Four steps to becoming a CARE AFRICA community
Submit Community Profile
Provide your community name, LGA, state, population estimate, current leadership structure, and the contact details of the community leader or spokesperson.
Needs Assessment
A CARE AFRICA community coordinator conducts a structured needs assessment — covering health, education, food security, infrastructure, and governance gaps.
CDC Formation
The community elects or selects a Community Development Committee of 5–9 members, including at least two women and one youth representative. CARE AFRICA facilitates.
Onboarding
The CDC completes a one-day orientation. The community is assigned a hub coordinator. Services begin within 30 days of registration.
03 — Community Governance Model
Who runs what — and how
CARE AFRICA operates a clear, accountable governance structure at every level — from the individual community up to the national programme team.
Community Development Committee
The primary decision-making body within each community. Reviews hub performance, prioritises local needs, and coordinates with CARE AFRICA staff.
Hub Coordinator
A CARE AFRICA staff member assigned to each hub. Manages day-to-day operations, coordinates CHWs and teachers, and reports to the zone director.
Women's Group Leader
Elected by the Women's Group. Sits on the CDC. Advocates for women's issues and manages the women's programme at hub level.
Youth Council Chair
Elected by young people aged 16–35. Sits on the CDC. Manages youth activities and connects the hub to the mentorship programme.
CARE AFRICA Zone Director
Oversees 10–15 hubs in a zone. Manages quality assurance, escalations, government relations, and budget allocation.
Every community deserves a hub
Register your community today and begin the journey to becoming a CARE AFRICA hub community.