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Our commissions

Four commissions, working as one.

Each commission brings specialist leadership while collaborating across sectors to respond to the whole reality of community life.

01CADECOM logo
Development and humanitarian action

Catholic Development Commission in Malawi

CADECOM advances food and nutrition security, sustainable agriculture, climate change adaptation, natural resource management, livelihoods and humanitarian response.

Areas of focus

  • Food and nutrition security
  • Sustainable agriculture and livelihoods
  • Climate adaptation and natural resources
  • Disaster preparedness and humanitarian response

Our approach

Working alongside households and community groups to strengthen self-reliance and protect the resources on which livelihoods depend.

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02Health Commission logo
Health and wellbeing

Catholic Health Commission

The Health Commission supports accessible, compassionate and preventive health services while strengthening community systems, health awareness and nutrition.

Areas of focus

  • Community health education and prevention
  • Nutrition and family wellbeing
  • Access to compassionate health services
  • Stronger local health systems

Our approach

Connecting health awareness, prevention and care so that people can make informed decisions and communities can support healthier lives.

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03Education Commission logo
Learning and opportunity

Catholic Education Commission

The Education Commission promotes equitable, inclusive and quality learning, helping children and young people gain the knowledge, values and skills they need to flourish.

Areas of focus

  • Inclusive access to learning
  • Quality teaching and school support
  • Youth skills and personal development
  • Safe and supportive learning environments

Our approach

Supporting learners, educators and families to make education a foundation for dignity, participation and opportunity.

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Justice, peace and participation

Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace

CCJP promotes human rights, accountable governance, peaceful communities, gender equality and meaningful citizen participation in public life.

Areas of focus

  • Human rights and civic awareness
  • Accountable governance and participation
  • Dialogue and peaceful communities
  • Gender equality and inclusion

Our approach

Creating space for dialogue and participation, with respect for human dignity and the voices of people who face exclusion.

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