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About CNEDA
CNEDA (Cho Ngafor Empowerment and Development Association) is a non-profit organization founded to honor the legacy of a dedicated educator whose passion for education, community health, and development transformed lives. Inspired by his vision, CNEDA empowers underserved communities—especially women, girls, and children—through education, health advocacy, skills development, and sustainable community initiatives.
Our Areas of Intervention
Women’s Empowerment & Economic Development
We support women and girls to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and access economic opportunities that improve their lives and strengthen their communities.
Education & Capacity Building
We empower children, youth, and women through education, skills development, mentorship, and lifelong learning opportunities.
Health, Menstrual Health & Well-being
We promote health, menstrual dignity, hygiene, and well-being through education, awareness, and community-based interventions.
Our Values
Our Values
Guided by integrity, diversity, respect, accountability, and empowerment, we are committed to creating lasting impact and building thriving communities where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
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Join us in creating opportunities, restoring dignity, and transforming lives.
OUR MISSION / VISION
Mission: Empowering women and girls. Advancing dignity. Transforming communities.
OUR PROJECTS
Empowering women and girls through education, health, economic opportunity, and sustainable development to create lasting change.
Why Cho Ngafor Empowerment and Development Association (CNEDA)?
CNEDA was founded to honor the legacy of Mr. Cho Martin Ngafor, a dedicated educator and community leader who believed that every child, regardless of their financial circumstances, deserved access to quality education.
Driven by compassion and a deep commitment to learning, he transformed the family dining room into a classroom, providing educational opportunities to children whose families could not afford school fees. Through his selfless efforts, many young people gained access to knowledge, hope, and a brighter future.
Following his passing, many of these children were left without educational support, highlighting the challenges faced by vulnerable communities where poverty and limited access to education continue to hinder development. Recognizing that education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking the cycle of poverty, empowering individuals, and strengthening communities, his vision inspired the creation of an organization dedicated to continuing this work.
In 2012, the Cho Ngafor Foundation was established to preserve and advance his legacy. In 2014, the organization formally opened its doors to the public and has since evolved into the Cho Ngafor Empowerment and Development Association (CNEDA).
Today, CNEDA carries forward his vision by empowering women, girls, children, and underserved communities through education, health advocacy, skills development, and economic empowerment. What began as one man’s commitment to helping children learn has grown into a lasting pledge to create opportunities, advance dignity, and transform communities.
