About MCLD
We are a Majority World-led network of networks dedicated to fostering gender-focused community-led development and ensuring that every person has a voice in the decisions that affect their lives.
We are 3,000+ local and community-based organizations, networks, and 30 international NGOs from 40+ nations with one goal: Make development more inclusive and community-led.
In May 2025, we turned 10! Watch our 10th anniversary celebrations here.
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“Together, we are building a world where every voice counts and every community leads.”
Gunjan Veda, MCLD Global Secretary
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“MCLD represents an approach that ensures solutions come from communities themselves, making them more relevant, inclusive, and sustainable. To me, MCLD is a space where local, national, and global actors can learn, share, and act together to advance community-led change.“
Béranger Tossou, CLD Benin National Coordinator