C APRE C ORN NEWS
NEW LOGO AND WEBSITE
Our new logo and website, created by the incredibly brilliant web designer, Ian Dovey,
speak of our defining ethos. They reflect the significance of preventing conflict,
promoting reconciliation and peacebuilding; and advancing human dignity and social
justice. Additionally, they speak of our commitment to women’s empowerment; girl child
education, youth and community development.
And here is an announcement I am pleased to make. Veronica Cato is on board! She was
on the board of CDC from its foundation, and would now be steering the affairs of CIDF as
Secretary and Admin Manager. Let’s hear it from her, below:
‘My name is Veronica Cato. I graduated from a fashion college and secured my first job as
a buyer with top fashion retailer/department store, Debenhams. After a few years with
them, I moved over to Top Shop where I worked for several years, going to fashion shows
in Paris, Frankfurt and other places. I worked on exclusive fashion ranges, taking part in,
and organising fashion shows. With my first child on the way, I left the fashion business as
it would not be conducive for family life, considering the hours of work and numerous
traveling. I joined the Department for Works in 1991as an Adviser working with lone
parents/single mothers to move close to the labour market. My roles include signposting
them to training, carrying out extensive job-searching and helping them in the transition
from unemployment to work. I help those who are struggling with poverty and are in
desperate situations; to overcome these barriers and be able to stand on their own feet.
These are the qualities I am bringing to CDF in furtherance of its Poverty Alleviation
ethos.’
WHO WE ARE
Caprecon International Development Foundation formerly known as Caprecon Development Consult is a
not-for-profit and non-governmental organisation dedicated to Training and Education, Capacity Building,
Advocacy and Consultancy Services.
It was founded in 2010 (Company Registration number 7414167) out of a vision to work with the most
deprived and marginalised in society, including a desire to reach out to those affected by instability, natural
disasters, environmental adversities, unbearable poverty and violent conflicts; resulting to unimaginable
human suffering and displacement. Additionally, the pursuit of non violent means of resolving conflicts,
preventing violent conflict, the promotion of basic human rights, especially the rights of minority
groups, social justice and education for sustainable development are at the core of its foundation.
Vision
Promoting peaceful co-existence within and between communities where everyone lives in dignity and
meets their basic needs.
Mission
To engage in peace-building, conflict management, and to promote reconciliation, dialogue, conflict
prevention and peaceful co-existence through peace education.
To engage in poverty reduction, child protection, tackling human trafficking and to advance human and
minority rights