The Community Development Department (CDD) empowers and develops communities through the implementation of integrated community building programmes to alleviate poverty, build social capital and generate social investment.

The CDD is a department of the Ministry Of Community Development And Culture.

The Hon Steven Blackett,
Minister Of Community Development And Culture.
The CDD is a Vibrant Hub and Benchmark for a Community Prosperity that exemplifies the spirit of Social Capital and the highest levels for Sustainable Productivity.




Programmes and Activities

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What's Inside:
  • Building a Stronger Nation
  • Vacation Camp
  • Activities Page
  • Home work help

Sandra Greenidge,
Chief Community Development Officer.

Latest News

Community dancers awarded.
Demolition Squad, adult winners in Community Dance Fest 2009-2010, also carried off the “Best Male Group” plaque at the awards...

Blackett urges participation in arts.
Minister responsible for Community Development Steven Blackett is urging Barbadians to participate in Community Dance Fest and other cultural activities.



Our Mission
To provide the highest quality professional Social Work Services in Community Development, building strong, cohesive communities, and assisting in a Social, Physical And Economic National Development that is sustainable and maintains Social Justice.”

The Vision
The Community Development Department as a Vibrant Hub and Benchmark for a Community Prosperity that exemplifies the spirit of Social Capital and the highest levels for Sustainable Productivity.