Empowering People.
Building Brighter Futures.
We work with vulnerable children, women, young people and communities to create opportunities, improve lives and build a more inclusive society.
Children & Vulnerable People
Support for education, health and wellbeing.
Women’s Economic Empowerment
Building skills and creating economic opportunities for women.
Youth Empowerment
Training, mentorship and leadership development.
Education Advocacy
Promoting quality, inclusive and equitable education for all.
Creating opportunities where they matter most
CDLi focuses on practical programmes that help vulnerable people learn, grow and participate fully in their communities.
Children’s Support Initiative
Educational, health, nutritional and school support for vulnerable children.
Women’s Economic Empowerment
Skills, enterprise, savings and health support for women and widows.
Youth Empowerment Initiative
Scholarships, vocational training and community apprenticeship opportunities.
School Improvement Programme
Teacher development and school-based projects in state-run schools.
Education Advocacy Campaign
Advocating for stronger educational opportunities and outcomes in Nigeria.
Creating opportunities, giving hope and providing effective solutions
Community Development Links Initiative (CDLi), formerly Ipaja Community Link, is a Nigerian organisation working to reduce poverty and build stronger communities.
- Community-led programmes designed with the people we serve
- Focused on education, health, empowerment and inclusion
- Practical programmes designed for lasting benefit
Together, we build brighter futures.
Your support helps us reach more children, women and communities across Nigeria with the tools they need to thrive.