Partnerships for Community Development (PCD) was established in May 2001. It is a community development organisation set up and funded by the Kadoorie Foundation, a Hong Kong-based trust founded in 1970 by the late Sir Horace Kadoorie, who believed in the motto: “Help people to help themselves”.

Communities in which people live in harmony with each other and with nature.

PCD aims to work in partnership with disadvantaged communities and marginalized groups in China on capacity building for community-based development in a way that fosters self-reliance, reduces inequality, and respects local cultures and the environment.

PCD is committed to principles that are critical elements for sustainable living:  Equity, diversity, self-reliance, ecological integrity, good governance, mutual support and positive energy. They are core values PCD believes should be actualised in all programmes in order for our vision to be attained.

An overall conceptual framework that reflects PCD's vision, mission, principles, primary approach and the three strategic programme areas: