About Us
Our Impact
We've worked on improving the lives of children across KZN for 30 years
Our Story
About CINDI
Established in July 1996, the Children in Distress Network (CINDI) is a collaborative network of civil society organizations dedicated to creating effective and sustainable programs for vulnerable children, adolescents, and youth, with a particular emphasis on women and caregivers. Our work is focused on supporting beneficiaries who have been impacted by HIV and AIDS in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province, while also advocating for better policies and greater resources at both the national and international level.
CINDI's Impact through Partnerships and Innovative Programs
The Children in Distress Network (CINDI) is a collaborative coalition primarily composed of community-based organizations alongside non-governmental partners. Operating across KwaZulu-Natal for three decades, CINDI delivers culturally sensitive and innovative programs focused on child and youth rights, particularly supporting orphans, vulnerable children, adolescents, and youth in regions such as uMgungundlovu and eThekwini.
CINDI acts as a key partner to major international and governmental bodies, including USAID, the European Union, Family for Every Child, and the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury. Alongside direct service delivery, CINDI drives policy advocacy through key provincial and national platforms, including AIDS councils and child protection networks, ensuring sustained capacity and long-term support for vulnerable young people.
Our Mission
To sustain a dynamic, well-resourced network of members in KZN that enhances the services and response to children in distress through undertaking research, capacity building, training, advocacy, resource sharing and collaboration between member organisations in partnership with donors, government and other relevant stakeholders.
Our Vision
The overall vision of CINDI is to have a responsive and dynamic well-resourced network of civil society, donor's and government agencies capable of implementing diverse, effective and sustainable programmes for vulnerable children with a special focus on HIV and AIDS.
Years of Service
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