In 1987, the constitution was amended to enable this organization to encompass all NGOs in development, thus becoming a true National Umbrella body for all NGOs. More than ten years since its formation, CANGO has developed into quite a strong Secretariat with an increased capacity. Tasks have also increased in accordance with the demands of member NGOs.

In 2001, CANGO embraced a strategic shift to play a key role in influencing the poverty environment in Swaziland. Current programmes are geared towards building the capacity of civil society to engage policy.

Mandate
Coordination, building capacity and policy influence advocacy.

Vision
An empowered and vibrant civil society for social justice. 

Objectives
    *      To facilitate a forum that facilitates capacity building and dialogues for identifying issues of concern             issues of concern affecting the marginalized.
    *     To facilitate a coordinated NGO development program.
    *     To serve as a facility for receiving, processing and sharing information to benefit CANGO                          stakeholders
    *     To engage advocacy and lobby decision makers, government and cooperate partners                                for concerns of the disadvantaged
    *     To foster strategic partnership

Services offered to membership

       *     Align to a resource facility within CANGO
       *     Publications such as leaflets and directories
       *     Information sharing through the website, quarterly newsletters, regular and monthly bulletins
       *     Promotion and facilitation of regional and international partnerships to foster NGO Link                     with regional and international networks
       *     Providing platforms for networking and information dissemination
       *     Manage grants for smaller NGO's
       *     Capacity building and organisational development