Creating Sustainable Impact in the World’s Most Remote Regions
Our work focuses on four core areas:
Development Projects
Targeted Programs
Research & Consultancy
Partnerships
Empowered from Within
We recruit and train local employees and volunteers to support delivery on the ground. From community outreach and basic program administration to logistics support and follow-up with households. By building skills, leadership, and local ownership, we strengthen community capability so projects can be sustained locally and progressively operate without external dependence. Hear from some of our volunteers in Papua New Guinea by watching this video:
Built to Step Back
At CEF, our goal is to build self-sufficient communities that thrive independently through planning, community engagement, and sustainable solutions. We believe in the concept of planned obsolescence, meaning we succeed when we are no longer needed. All of our work is carried out with this in mind.
Community Engagement
Community involvement is at the heart of our work. We engage local leaders, residents and policy makers to shape every project we carry out to ensure cultural relevance, community ownership, and lasting impact.
Developing Country Relief Organisation
CEF is officially classified by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a section 9.1.1 Developing Country Relief Fund, a rare status awarded after rigorous government evaluation. This classification highlights our accountability, transparency, and impact, enabling us to direct our work efficiently across international jurisdictions, whilst ensuring that all contributions above AUD $2 to our organization in Australia are tax deductible.
