About Us – CWED Nigeria

1998Est. Kaduna,
Nigeria

Who We Are

A Dedicated NGO for Sustainable Development

The Centre for Water and Environment Development (CWED) is a non-governmental organisation founded in 1998 and headquartered in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2008, CWED has spent over two decades improving lives through sustainable water supply, environmental management, and community development initiatives.

Our work spans both rural and urban areas of Nigeria, addressing critical challenges including access to clean water, sanitation, climate change adaptation, natural resource management, and environmental education.

NGO Since 1998 CAC Registered Kaduna, Nigeria WASH Focus Climate Action

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Our Foundation

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Our Mission

To advance sustainable development and management of water and environmental resources in both rural and urban areas of Nigeria — improving human livelihoods through innovative projects and inclusive community partnerships.

Our Vision

To be a leading organisation in sustainable water and environmental resource management, ensuring that every Nigerian has access to clean, safe water and a healthy environment for generations to come.

Core Values

Integrity, innovation, and inclusiveness guide everything we do. We are committed to transparency, evidence-based action, community ownership, gender equity, and environmental responsibility in all our programmes.

Our Purpose

Five Core Objectives

These objectives define how CWED delivers meaningful and lasting change for communities across Nigeria.

Improving Lives Through Water & Environmental Projects

Carrying out and supporting projects that address water and environmental-related problems to improve livelihoods and aid development across Nigeria.

Advisory Services for Governments & Institutions

Offering professional advisory services to government bodies and institutions on designing and implementing effective water and environmental management projects.

Capacity Building & Knowledge Sharing

Holding seminars, workshops, and technical training courses to enhance knowledge and skills in water resource management and environmental sustainability.

Environmental Sanitation Awareness

Conducting environmental sanitation consciousness programmes that promote hygiene and sustainable practices in both rural and urban communities across Nigeria.

Research for Policy & Strategy Development

Conducting research and studies to support the development of sound water and environmental resource policies and strategies at state and national levels.

Our Journey

CWED Through the Years

1998

Founded in Kaduna

CWED was established in Kaduna State, Nigeria, with a founding mission to address the growing water and environmental challenges affecting communities across the region. The organisation quickly gained recognition for its community-first approach.

2008

CAC Registration & Expansion

CWED was formally registered with Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), marking a major milestone in the organisation's growth. This recognition enabled expanded partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and international development partners.

2023

Eco Club & Youth Education Programmes

CWED launched the Kaduna AGILE Eco Club initiative, delivering school sanitation, menstrual hygiene, and waste management training to hundreds of students — building the next generation of environmental stewards.

2024

World Water Day & Forest Day Advocacy

CWED marked World Water Day 2024 with the theme "Leveraging Water for Peace" and simultaneously celebrated International Day of the Forest — reinforcing its dual commitment to water security and ecosystem preservation.

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