Strengthening Community Health
And ReSILIENCE
CPAR partners with local communities in Ethiopia, Malawi, and Tanzania to strengthen health systems and address the root causes of poor health, including poverty, food insecurity, and limited access to clean water.
WHO ARE WE
Founded in 1984 in response to the famine in Ethiopia, CPAR is a Canadian non-profit organization working alongside communities, health professionals, governments, and local partners to build healthier futures in Africa.
Our programs strengthen health systems while addressing the broader factors that shape wellbeing, including food security, water, sanitation and hygiene, and sustainable livelihoods.
Our Approach
CPAR takes a holistic, community-driven approach to improving health and livelihoods. By working with local partners and strengthening community systems, we support lasting change that continues long after individual projects end.
Working with communities, health workers, and local institutions to strengthen health systems and expand access to essential services.
Community-Led Health Systems
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Supporting food security and resilient livelihoods so families can build economic stability and improve long-term wellbeing.
Sustainable Livelihoods
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Training frontline health workers and strengthening local leadership so communities can sustain progress independently.
Capacity Building & Training
Where We Work
CPAR works in Ethiopia, Malawi, and Tanzania — regions where communities face significant health and economic challenges but also demonstrate remarkable resilience.
Together with local organizations, health systems, and community leaders, we strengthen essential services, support livelihoods, and build solutions designed to last.
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Story from the Field
At many schools in Lilongwe District, girls miss class each month due to a lack of menstrual hygiene facilities. Through CPAR’s programs, new girls’ change rooms are helping students manage their periods with dignity — allowing them to stay in school and focus on learning.
Get Involved
Your support helps communities build healthier, more resilient futures.
Donate today and be part of lasting change.