DEC - Development Expertise Center

Development Expertise Center (DEC) is a National Civil Society Organization (CSO) aspires to see all marginalized children properly fostered. The organization has Four major program areas; Child Development, Gender and Life Skill Development; Skills and Entrepreneurship Development and Lobby & Advocacy. DEC works in three National Regional States of Amhara, Afar and Oromia and Addis Ababa City Administration.

Together with the strategic partner’s DEC has built excellence in the provision of quality services for disadvantaged community members in the country. It has developed and makes use of appropriate & relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines to guide its management and operations. Realizing the global challenges of continued access to funding opportunities and towards ensuring institutional sustainability DEC has embarked on considering alternative local fundraising mechanisms with the establishment of an income-generating office.

DEC facilitates child-centered comprehensive development interventions to create a safe and conducive environment to fulfill the best interest of underprivileged children.