Our Work

At CADA, we bring together organisations from across Northern Ireland that are committed to creating a more just, sustainable, and equitable world.

Our work spans advocacy, education and community engagement, supporting members to amplify their impact both locally and globally.

We do this through:

Advocacy and Policy Influence

We champion international development and social justice through strategic advocacy. As the Secretariat for the Stormont All-Party Group on International Development, we ensure our members’ priorities are represented in political discussions. By working collectively, we shape a stronger, unified voice for global change.

Strengthening the Sector

We provide opportunities for our members to learn, grow, and work together. Through our thematic working groups - Policy & Advocacy, Global Citizenship Education, and One World Week, we offer focused spaces for deeper engagement, collaboration and impact.

Networking and Collaboration

CADA aims to strengthen and create meaningful relationships among member organisations through knowledge exchange sessions and workshops, networking events, collaborative projects, and joint campaigns. By working together, our members increase their collective reach and drive greater impact on shared goals.

Public Engagement and Events

CADA host several events throughout the year, which connects member organisations and brings international development into the public spotlight. The events programme aims at deepening understanding of global issues and is one of the ways we help the wider community engage with and take action on global justice.