CDF Canada Case for Support 2027
15 October 2026CDF Canada Case for Support 2027
Thank-you for your interest in becoming a Board member of the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF). This year the Board is looking to attract skills in the areas of Financial Management, Agriculture and International Development. There is a maximum of 3 positions to be filled, – terms from 1 to 3 years -, with some incumbent directors intending to run for another term. This Board Candidate Information Kit provides useful information on: CDF Canada […]
Before joining their local co-operatives, the women in Abaya were operating at the very edge of survival. Income was inconsistent, opportunities were limited, and there was little room to plan beyond immediate needs. Every woman interviewed in the region was living below the international poverty line. Through the support of the VOICE program and the […]
CDF Canada is pleased to share a meaningful commitment from Conexus Credit Union, who have announced a $100,000 donation to support our work in advancing co-operative development and leadership globally. Of this donation, $50,000 will directly support our Women’s Mentorship Program (WMP), our flagship leadership program that equips women from credit unions and financial co-ops […]
From Loss to Leadership: Jacinta’s Journey with Samli Beaders Five years ago, Jacinta’s life changed forever when she lost her husband to leukemia. Left to care for their three young children, she was faced with the urgent need to find stable and sustainable sources of income. Today, as the secretary of the Samli Beaders co-operative, […]
Each year from October to February, many rural households in Malawi enter what is known as the “lean season.” This is the period between harvests when household food stocks are depleted, incomes are stretched, and vulnerability increases. For farming families, it is not simply a time of hunger. It is a period of heightened risk. When […]
At CDF Canada, international cooperation is rooted in the belief that lasting change happens when solutions are locally led, community owned, and economically sustainable. Our work through the VOICE for Women and Girls program in Malawi reflects this approach; supporting women-led co-operatives that are advancing menstrual health, economic inclusion, and gender equality through practical, community-driven […]
For 75 years, the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) has worked alongside Canadian credit unions, co-operatives, donors, and volunteers to advance community-led, locally owned, and sustainable co-operative development. Our mandate has always been rooted in the belief that Canadian co-operatives have an essential leadership role to play, both at home and globally, in […]
Each year, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence mobilizes governments, civil society, and communities worldwide to confront violence against women and girls and to demand sustained, systemic change. In 2025, the campaign placed a timely and urgent focus on digital gender-based violence, recognizing that harm in online spaces is real, pervasive, and deeply […]