Development of Environment and Community Association (DECA)

Legal Status

The Development of Environment and Community Association (DECA) has been established since 3rd July 2012 and operated as a Non-Profit Association (NPA). In 2013, DECA was awarded a temporary NPA certificate by the Ministry of Home Affairs, while the permanent NPA’ licence is under the consideration process of MOHA until today.

Objectives

DECA aims to build capacity for the most vulnerable groups of people in rural communities, especially ethnic groups and women who have limited access to resources for economic empowerment. The above limitation has directly contributed to the greatest gender inequality and poverty in those communities. By empowering women to become economically independent, providing training on sustainable agriculture practice, management and leadership skills, and helping them with improved market access, women are more likely to be self-sustained, independent and take up leadership roles and actively participate in the development process in their communities.