CARD Silver Jubilee Celebration
CARD celebrated 25 years of serving rural communities in Chin State, marking the milestone with a jubilee gathering.
Chin State, Myanmar · Since 1998
Empowering Rural Communities Towards Abundant Life
CARD works with rural and remote communities in Chin State to reduce poverty, strengthen livelihoods and promote sustainable agriculture, food security, health, education and environmental care.
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Who we are
Community Association for Rural Development (CARD)
Non-governmental, non-profit and non-political organisation based on the Christian community, established on 22 May 1998 to combat poverty in rural and remote areas of Chin State, Myanmar.
CARD works alongside rural and remote communities in Chin State, helping households build sustainable livelihoods through organic agriculture, improved food security, better health and nutrition, environmental stewardship and community-led development.
Our motto
“Abundant Life”
John 10:10
Our direction
Vision, Mission and Goal
Vision
To see rural communities move towards abundant life through sustainable livelihood programs that reduce poverty and improve social and economic wellbeing.
Mission
To empower rural communities through organic agricultural knowledge, technical support and sustainable development initiatives.
Goal
Rural communities live in improved social and economic conditions and actively participate in sustainable rural development.
Original service coverage
Where CARD was established to serve
The following figures describe CARD's original / intended service coverage in central Chin State at the time of establishment. They are not current impact figures.
425
Villages
Original / intended service coverage
16,490
Households
Original / intended service coverage
105,751
People
Original / intended service coverage
Our Work
Main Program Areas
Agriculture
Sustainable Agriculture
Supporting farmers with organic, sustainable methods to improve productivity and protect the land.
Learn moreFood SecurityFood Security and Nutrition
Helping rural households produce enough nutritious food and reducing vulnerability to food insecurity.
Learn moreLivelihoodsLivelihood Development
Building rural incomes and market access so households can withstand economic shocks.
Learn moreLivestockLivestock Development
Strengthening animal husbandry and helping households move toward commercial livestock systems.
Learn moreEnvironmentEnvironmental Conservation
Protecting Chin State's forests, biodiversity and natural resources for future generations.
Learn moreHealthHealth and Social Services
Providing health, nutrition and social welfare support to rural and vulnerable communities.
Learn moreWhy we exist
Rural Development Challenges in Chin State
CARD was formed in response to challenges facing remote communities relying on prolonged shifting cultivation and slash-and-burn farming.
- Isolation of remote rural communities
- Food insecurity and low agricultural productivity
- Limited technical agricultural knowledge
- Deforestation and environmental degradation from slash-and-burn farming
- Low household income and few livelihood options
- Vulnerability to disasters and conflict-related displacement
Featured
Featured Programs and Projects
Model Farm and Demonstration Plots
Demonstration farms used to trial and teach organic and sustainable farming methods to local farmers.
Village-Level Food Security Support
Support for households to increase food production and reduce vulnerability to food insecurity.
Community Tree Planting
Awareness-raising and tree planting activities to restore degraded land and protect biodiversity.
Why partner with us
Organisational Strengths
- Decades of grassroots experience in rural Chin State since 1998
- Strong relationships with local church and community networks
- Broad program experience across agriculture, health, education and environment
- Established monitoring and evaluation and data protection practices
- Fixed office location with secure storage and warehouse capacity
Community voices
A Story From the Community
“Testimonial pending approval.”
Community member
Information to be confirmed by CARD
Stay updated
Latest News and Events
COVID-19 Prevention and Community Health Outreach
CARD conducted COVID-19 prevention awareness campaigns and distributed hygiene supplies to rural communities.
CARD Staff Retreat and Strategic Planning
CARD staff gathered for a retreat focused on team building, reflection and strategic planning.
Gallery
Photos From the Field
Our network
Member Organisations
Lautu Association of Baptist Churches
Baptist Association of Maraland
Gangaw Baptist Association
Senthang Baptist Association
Zophei Baptist Association
East Zotung Baptist Association
Get Involved With CARD
Volunteer, partner with us, or help support rural communities across Chin State.
Support CARD’s Work
Your support helps CARD continue its work in sustainable agriculture, food security, health, education and environmental conservation across rural Chin State.
Verified bank details and donation channels will be published here once confirmed by CARD. In the meantime, please submit a donation enquiry and our team will follow up.
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