03/09/2026
Fastforward Community Development Centre Unveils Revolutionary LABEC-CBID Model at Chavani Stakeholder Forum
MAKHADO, LIMPOPO — 01 September 2026
The historic Nkhensani Tribal Hall at Chavani recently pulsed with visionary energy as local leaders gathered for a high-impact Development Stakeholder Forum.
Hosted by the WDB Development Trust, the workshop brought together a diverse group of organisations and government departments with a shared mission: to tackle poverty and unemployment head-on.
The standout moment of the day was an engaging, lecture-style presentation delivered by FCDC-SA. They officially introduced the ground-breaking Local Asset-Based Employment Creation and Community-Based Industrial Development (LABEC-CBID) models, sparking a fresh wave of optimism across the room.
What makes LABEC-CBID so refreshing is how it breaks away from conventional development frameworks. FCDC-SA explained that unlike traditional models, LABEC-CBID focuses heavily on unlocking local assets to build sustainable community independence. It isn't just about temporary relief; it is a masterclass in fighting poverty, unemployment, and underdevelopment from the ground up, ensuring communities can truly stand on their own two feet.
A major highlight of the session was the introduction of the FCDC-SA Five Steps for Employment Creation. This ambitious strategy aims to turn every single household and ward into a vibrant industrial point, thus fulfilling UN SDGs 1, 4, 8, 11 and 17.
Furthermore, FCDC-SA (also a partner of SAYOUTH, NYDA and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator) placed strong emphasis on financial resilience, showing local organisations how to utilise the LABEC-CBID model to achieve financial independence so they can continue to thrive and serve their communities even when traditional funding pools dry up.
The event drew an impressive, multi-sectoral turnout, highlighting a unified regional commitment to growth. Among those in attendance were representatives from the Local Tribal Authority Regeneratives, the Department of Employment and Labour, and the University of Venda's Institute of Rural Development and Law Clinic. Also present were delegates from the Department of Social Development and the Department of Health, alongside local Councillors and Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) representatives.
With this landmark presentation, FCDC-SA and the WDB Development Trust have given Ka-Chavani and the wider Makhado Municipality a powerful blueprint for true, community-driven industrialisation.
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