What We Do
CID’s overarching vision is to realize a society where disability inclusion is effectively mainstreamed into both policy reform and broader socio-economic development initiatives.
CID Overview
The Center for Inclusive Development (CID) is a knowledge reform organization dedicated to promoting inclusive growth and advancing solutions through innovative, cutting-edge models. Founded in April 2019, the organization is committed to tackling challenging social, economic, and political issues using evidence-based, strategic, and innovative models. The core mission of CID is to promote meaningful disability inclusion and deliver innovative interventions that empower persons with disabilities to lead healthier, more productive, and independent lives. CID’s overarching vision is to realize a society where disability inclusion is effectively mainstreamed into both policy reform and broader socio-economic development initiatives.
Our Vision & Mission
Vision:
A world where disability is not a barrier.
Mission:
To strengthen economic, social, and institutional systems that enable Persons with Disabilities, especially women and youth, to participate meaningfully, lead, and prosper, leveraging evidence and innovation.
CID Core Value (AIIRE)
Accountability • Integrity • Innovation • Respect • Empathy.
AIIRE is the DNA of our work. It fuels our commitment to dismantling barriers and co-creating an equitable Nigeria where disability is synonymous with dignity, agency, and belonging.
Accountability:
We answer to those we serve. We take ownership of our impact, resources, and commitments to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). We ensure transparent governance, evidence-based decisions, and accessible feedback mechanisms. When we falter, we listen, learn, and rectify.
Integrity:
Our word is our bond. Uncompromising ethics in pursuit of justice and inclusivity. We resist tokenism, ensuring Persons with Disabilities lead decisions affecting their lives.
Innovation:
We pioneer context-driven solutions where others see barriers. We turn constraints into catalysts. We embrace adaptive learning – using evidence-based
Respect:
Dignity is non-negotiable. We eradicate dehumanizing narratives and foster language that empowers.
Empathy:
Listen deeply. Act authentically. When Persons with Disabilities speak, we amplify; when they hurt, we act.
