The oppressors by participating in this exploitation hinder the full humanisation of the human person. In a society where the relationship of people as oppressors and oppressed is perpetuated, no significant development takes place. Development then is the process whereby the people, the poor and the oppressed, being the primary bearers of humanisation, liberate themselves from all forms of enslavement and create a condition in which there are no oppressors and oppressed. This frees persons, communities and nations to realize their full potential, as every individual has access to wealth, power, respect, knowledge and well being. This liberating process involves fundamental changes in the structure of the social order we live in.
Development finally is people transforming the world and creating their own future.
Thus, it is participation in God's redemptive plan for humankind. Recognising the need to involve in the struggle of the people in challenging the structures that oppress and dehumanise the social process, CNI-SBSS creatively participates in the People's Movement and also inspires the Church Community to take up this social responsibility as a witness to their faith. Considering the above concerns, the following objectives have been drawn up. Sensitise the congregation and Church leaders on contemporary social realities and involve them in realising a just, humane and sustainable society as a part of God's mission. Equip the CNI Dioceses, Churches and Congregations to undertake people centered participatory development programmes.