ORIGIN OF THE IDEA, CDH

  

     The concept and the idea of CDH was evolved by  Jacob Peenikaparambil CMI based on his experience in the field of Social Work for about 22 years, 16 years at the grass root level rural development and 6 years as a facilitator of projects support by Karl Kubel Stiftung (KKS) Germany in his capacity as the Executive Secretary of Cyriac Elias Voluntary Association (CEVA). Development initiatives to be successful and sustainable in the context of India should have three components:

1)       Empowerment of the target population through Community Based Organizations.

2)       Harmony among different religions and communities.

3)   Environmental protection. Hence the Vision of CDH was conceived as contributing to the evolution of a development strategy and approach based on the above mentioned three components.

  

     His contact with many NGOs in different parts of the country as a facilitator of KKS supported projects in India made him aware of the importance of adopting professional approach in Social Work. The CDH was started to motivate Social Work groups/organizations for adopting professional approach as well as to provide professional support.