Our Mission
To empower vulnerable communities, women and children through health, education, research and community-driven development.
About Us
About GCCDI
Global Community Change and Development Initiative (GCCDI) is a non-governmental organization committed to improving the health, wellbeing, dignity and resilience of vulnerable communities, with particular attention to women and children.
Who We Are
Building Healthier, Stronger Communities for Women and Children
We believe that sustainable change begins when communities are listened to, involved and supported to identify and address the challenges that affect their lives.
Our work brings together health, education, research and community-driven development to develop practical initiatives that respond to real community needs.
We work with communities, government institutions, civil society organizations, development partners, schools, health facilities and other stakeholders to promote healthier and stronger communities.
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Community participationCommunities are listened to, involved and supported to lead their own development.
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Evidence-informedResearch, data and community knowledge guide how we plan and measure our work.
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Professionally ledGrounded in public health, nursing and midwifery education, and research.
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Women & children firstOur programmes are shaped around the needs of vulnerable women, children and families.
Our Vision
A future where women, children and vulnerable communities are healthy, informed, protected and empowered to reach their full potential.
Our Values
What Guides Our Work
Community Participation
We listen to communities and involve them in identifying priorities and developing solutions.
Dignity & Inclusion
We respect the dignity, rights and diversity of every person we serve.
Evidence & Learning
We use research, data and community knowledge to guide our programmes and improve our work.
Integrity & Accountability
We are committed to responsible, transparent and ethical practice.
Sustainability
We support solutions that can create lasting benefits beyond individual projects.
Partnership
We believe meaningful change is stronger when communities and organizations work together.
Leadership
About the Founder
Founder & Director
Atika Ahmad Maishanu
- Public Health Programme Officer
- Nursing & Midwifery Educator
- Public Health Researcher
Atika Ahmad Maishanu is a public health professional, registered nurse and midwife, nursing and midwifery educator, and public health researcher with experience in community health, health education, programme coordination, training and mentorship.
Her professional work has strengthened her commitment to improving health and wellbeing through community engagement, education, evidence-informed practice and capacity building.
She founded GCCDI to contribute to practical, sustainable solutions that support vulnerable communities, women and children and create opportunities for communities to participate meaningfully in their own development.
Founder's Message
"Every community has strengths, knowledge and people capable of creating change. Our role is to listen, connect, support and work alongside communities to turn those strengths into sustainable solutions."Get in touch
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Our Communities
Current stage: GCCDI is currently developing its programmes and building partnerships with communities and stakeholders. The images below are illustrative of the kinds of communities and activities our programmes are designed to support — they are not photographs of GCCDI activities. When we have real programme photographs, taken with appropriate consent, we will replace them here.
Stand with GCCDI
Every contribution — money, time or partnership — helps us develop programmes for women, children and vulnerable families.