Center for Overall Development (COD) the social work division of Catholic Diocese of Thamarassery was established in the year 1989.COD initiated its activities with the objective of giving a helping hand to the people in need particularly marginalized vulnerable communities irrespective of their caste, creed and religion. The organization was registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. (Reg No. 507/89) The management of the Organization is done by a governing body and the administrative powers are vested with the Director. Now we are working with rural poor in two districts of Kerala i.e. Kozhikode and Malappuram. The entire operational area of COD is divided in to three regions and further in to nineteen units (Grama Vikasana Samithi) as part of our decentralization process.

Mission

To enable the people to work themselves for social development

Vision

Social transformation by creating a just world based on a value system, i.e. peace, equality and brotherhood

Objectives

Formation and fostering of Community Based Organizations at various levels
Work for the social, psychological and economic empowerment of the rural farmers, children, women, disabled and other marginalized people.
Protection of environment and conservation of natural resources
Motivate people to act effectively in various social issues and against various social evils
Conducting social researches.