General Info

Established in 1977, Creative Associates International Inc. provides various programs for youth-at-risk and people in need of rehabilitation. Based in Washington, D.C., it operates three divisions namely Education, Mobilization and Communication (EMC); Communities in Transition (CIT); and Creative Center for Stabilization & Development. Through its EMC division, the organization has provided children, youths and adults with accelerated learning, school reform / development, teacher training and efforts to build capacities for retention, participation, equity and access in conflict environments or those emerging from war. Its CIT division supports communities transitioning from conflict through participatory programs that help instill democratic values and processes. Creative Associates International Inc. serves the needs of political transitions, governance, elections and capacity building for NGOs and independent media.