Global Programs

Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA)

Country(s) of Activity:Nigeria
Project Length:2 years
Type of Organization:International Non-Governmental Organization, Local Faith-based Organization
Local Partners:Church of Christ in Nigeria
Geographic Focus:Plateau State
Program Focus:Adolescent Reproductive Health
Program Sub-Focus:Formative research concerning the migration of HIV/AIDS orphans
Target Populations:Adolescents, adolescent peer educators, parents and community leaders
Website:www.cedpa.org

CEDPA supports the local reproductive health organization, the Church of Christ in Nigeria, in the Plateau State of Nigeria. The program increases reproductive health awareness among community and religious leaders; increases referral, use and access to family planning and reproductive health services; increases youths? access to youth-friendly reproductive health services; and improves the skill level of reproductive health providers. The program aims to expand and improve the existing reproductive health services provided by the Church of Christ in Nigeria.