Who we are

ENVODEV is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization whose purpose is to provide economic relief in Chad through culturally and geographically relevant projects which focus on vocational training and job creation. 

Our mission

OUR MISSION is to harness local community resources and develop new skills while alleviating the serious energy crisis in Chad.

How we operate

Currently all of ENVODEV’s work is funded by individuals and private organizations. ENVODEV is registered in the United States as a Tax-Exempt 501c3, an association 'loi 1901' in France, and in Chad as an ONG Nationale. The organization has staff active on all three continents.  By harnessing talents, skills and financial contributions from donors in the United States and Europe we are able to bring critical resources and expertise to local managers in Chad. ENVODEV understands that poverty reduction must be met within the context in which it has developed and the organization does its best to hire and empower local managers and staff. 

Our values

• ENVODEV understands that change will only come about within the existing cultural framework of the Chadian people.
  
• ENVODEV only takes on projects relevant within their social and economic environments.
  
• ENVODEV resources are spent through apprenticeship programs, training local staff and community members to integrate existing projects or develop their own.
  
• ENVODEV wants local managers to feel ownership of the projects they are involved in.
  
• ENVODEV training programs must always be relevant within the local economy.