Civil Health Development Network (CHDN) is a local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in Karenni State. It was established in August 2012 by the health sector of the six organizations that signed ceasefires in Karenni State. Prior to the formation of CHDN, each political group had already been implementing health activities in hard to reach villages by mobilizing community health workers (CHWs) and auxiliary midwives (AMWs). The six organizations that formed CHDN are:
- KnMHC - Karenni Mobile Health Committee
- KNPLF - Karenni Nationalities People's Liberation Front
- KNLP - Kayan New Land Party
- KNSO - Karenni National Solidarity Organization
- KNPDP - Karenni National Peace and Development Party
- KNG - Kayan National Guard
Their experienced medics have trained and empowered CHW and AMW to carry out advanced medical outreach in remote villages. In addition, they have a pool of 'backpackers' to carry medicines to remote area and provide basic health care. Even though each political group has been conducting mobile clinics, there are still many villages that lack access to basic health care in Karenni (Kayah) State. CHDN is currently covering 547 villages in Karenni State through 24 clinics and field staffs.
Our Vision
Equal access to quality health care services to each individual to advance society.
Our Mission
CHDN, in collaboration with the community and partners, is providing quality healthcare and development programs by collecting health information, advocating health rights. building capacity, and engaging in the National Peace and Reconciliation process.
Core Values
- To sacrifice oneself for the sake of our people.Members of CHDN are fully committed to give priority to the people's healthcare and their development needs above one's own welfare.
- Collaboration and cooperationAll members of CHDN endeavor towards successful implementation of the programs by ways of collaboration and cooperation with the community and partners.
- EqualityTowards successful implementation of all programs, CHDN is against all kinds of discrimination in regards to locality, race, religion, gender or class.
- QuallityDuring implementation of health activities in the community, CHDN makes sure quality health care services are provided by capable health care providers.
- TransparencyCHDN, among community and partners, values transparency regarding to every implementing activity, financial records, and reports.
