NDECA arose from the necessity to bring together a people, a community that was living in seclusion but was brought together by a deep ancestry. Given our interconnectedness, we felt the need to expand our membership to include other communities, or anyone who are interested in sharing and learning about different cultures. NDECA strives to be as inclusive as possible because we believe that collaboration is the only way to develop a more tolerant society. Since its inception, NDECA has been involved in development projects in Nsongwa, particularly in the areas of health care and meeting people's basic needs. It's our way of showing the ones we've left behind that we care and that we're all in this together.