Strengthening Participation & Inclusion
The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) promotes broad participation and representation through its organized party wings. These wings serve as platforms for engagement, leadership development, advocacy, and mobilization, ensuring that all segments of society play a meaningful role in the life of the party and the nation.
CDC YOUTH WING
The CDC Youth Wing is the organized body of young members of the party, established to unite and empower young people in their common struggle against marginalization and exclusion.
Mission
To develop young leaders, promote youth participation in governance, and prepare the next generation to contribute meaningfully to national development and democratic leadership.
Key Focus Areas
- Youth leadership development
- Civic and political education
- Skills development and empowerment
- Youth mobilization and participation
- National unity and peacebuilding
Leadership
The Youth Wing operates through elected leadership structures at the national, regional, county, zone, and branch levels.
CDC WOMEN’S WING
The CDC Women’s Wing is the organized body of women members of the party, committed to advancing the rights, participation, and leadership of women within the CDC and in national life.
Mission
To promote gender equality, strengthen women’s leadership, and ensure the full and equitable participation of women in political, social, and economic development.
Key Focus Areas
- Women’s leadership and political participation
- Advocacy for gender equity
- Capacity building and empowerment
- Community outreach and social development
- Affirmative action and representation
Leadership
The Women’s Wing operates with elected leadership structures at all levels of the party.
CDC DISABLED WING
The CDC Disabled Wing is an auxiliary body of the party that represents members living with disabilities and ensures their inclusion and participation in party affairs and national development.
Mission
To defend the rights of persons with disabilities and promote their active involvement in governance, leadership, and community life.
Key Focus Areas
- Advocacy for disability inclusion
- Equal participation in party structures
- Protection of rights and dignity
- Capacity building and empowerment
- Policy engagement on disability issues
Leadership
The Disabled Wing maintains its own leadership and guidelines in alignment with CDC principles and structures.
CDC ELDER COUNCIL
The Elder Council comprises senior members of the CDC who provide guidance, wisdom, and moral leadership to the party.
Mission
To offer counsel, promote unity, and support reconciliation through experience, institutional knowledge, and moral authority.
Key Focus Areas
- Advisory support to party leadership
- Conflict resolution and reconciliation
- Preservation of party values and traditions
- Mentorship of younger leaders
CDC DIASPORA CHAPTERS
The CDC Diaspora Chapters represent Liberians living abroad who remain committed to the party’s mission and national development.
Mission
To connect Liberians in the diaspora with political participation, national development, and party activities at home.
Key Focus Areas
- Diaspora engagement and mobilization
- Skills and knowledge transfer
- Investment and development advocacy
- Political participation from abroad
Structure
Diaspora chapters operate in coordination with national party leadership and comply with party regulations.
One Party. Many Voices.
Through its party wings, the Congress for Democratic Change ensures that youth, women, persons with disabilities, elders, students, and Liberians in the diaspora are fully represented and actively engaged in shaping the party and the nation.
