ABOUT US
Guidance Counselling Development Association (GCDA)
GCDA: Empowering Communities for Sustainable Development since 1994 Established by the late Dr. Mrs. Hannatu Ibrahim, MFR, the Guidance and Counselling Development Association (GCDA) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting quality service delivery that transforms lives. Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria in 2001 (Reg. No. 14,114), we have over two decades of experience in grassroots intervention, built on strong collaborations with national and international partners.
Our deep-rooted relationships with state and local stakeholders empower us to deliver essential services directly to the doorsteps of hard-to-reach communities.
GCDA is officially registered to operate at both state and national levels in Nigeria (Abuja, Bauchi, Gombe)
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Our Values
Accountability
GCDA is committed to being answerable and responsible to all stakeholders for its actions, decisions, and use of resources. This includes transparent reporting of activities, financial management, and program outcomes to beneficiaries, donors, partners, and the communities we serve.
Transparency
GCDA operates with openness and honesty in all its dealings. We ensure that information about our operations, decision-making processes, financial management, and program implementation is accessible and clearly communicated to all relevant stakeholders. We maintain clear policies and procedures that are consistently applied and publicly available.
Leadership
GCDA demonstrates visionary leadership in advancing sexual and reproductive health rights, gender equality, and community empowerment. We take initiative in identifying and addressing emerging challenges, foster innovation in our approaches, and serve as a catalyst for positive change in our communities and sector.
1.
Improve the quality of life for all persons especially
youth and women through the provision of sexual and reproductive health/Family
Planning information and services.
2.
Enhance access to quality education through advocacy and
influencing the provision of educational services to all citizens.
3.
Promote socio-economic and political well-being of
communities through support for evidence-based governance where human,
financial resources are effectively and efficiently deployed for sustainable
development.
4.
Promote a conflict-free society.
5.
Strengthen collaboration with other NGOs and Government in
the advancement and promotion of education, good governance and income
generation activities for children, youth and women for poverty reduction and
sustainable development.
Strategies
Advocacy & Policy Influence: Shaping policies and public opinion to create an enabling environment for change.
Capacity Building & Training: Strengthening the skills of individuals, communities, and local institutions.
Economic Empowerment: Providing the tools and opportunities for sustainable income and financial independence.
Partnership & Collaboration: Working with like-minded organizations, governments, and communities for greater reach and effect.
Strategic Networking: Building and leveraging relationships to share knowledge, resources, and best practices.
Sustainable Resource Mobilization: Securing the funding and assets necessary to deliver and expand our programs.
Our Offices