At the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada, we believe a better, more equitable world is possible through self-reliance and cooperation. Leveraging the co-operative model, we foster economic inclusion, advance women’s empowerment, and build resilience to climate change. Through global partnerships, we invest in sustainable co-operative solutions that empower people to take control of their futures, creating lasting change beyond individual projects. We believe CO-OPERATION IS THE KEY TO A JUST AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD —because lasting change happens when people are empowered to shape their own futures and create their own solutions.
IMPACT AREASCongratulations to the 2024 Graduates! We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the remarkable women who participated in CDF Canada’s 2024 Women’s Mentorship Program (WMP)! This year’s cohort of 14 exceptional women from Malawi, Kenya, Ghana, and Ethiopia has shown incredible dedication and growth. Watch the graduation video to see some of our favourite highlights. The […]
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Olha, a small business owner from Lviv, faced challenges, such as outsourcing and the inability to find a factory to stuff her company's down jackets. That’s when she turned to the SEW Ukraine program for assistance.
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Every year, CDF Canada publishes key financial facts and figures. Here we provide information on the projects and funding received and expenses incurred. COVID-19 was a significant factor in affecting our results. However, donors have been proactive in supporting the cooperatives in the time of the pandemic. We have also maintained close contact and engagement […]
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Thank you to our corporate and individual supporters for their generous gifts in the recent years.
