In Memoriam: Barry Gosnell
10 July 2023We are deeply saddened by the loss of our CDF Canada friend and supporter, Barry Gosnell, a cherished member of the co-op community.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our CDF Canada friend and supporter, Barry Gosnell, a cherished member of the co-op community.
July 1 is the International Day of Co-operatives, which is an annual celebration of the co-operative movement. Since 1947, the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada has helped organize and build co-operatives in developing countries by creating resilient, strong, and democratic organizations that help their members and communities thrive.
CDF Canada thanks the Saskatchewan Co-operative Association, sponsors and golfers who participated in the 2023 Co-op Classic Golf Tournament. The Co-op Classic is a fundraiser with proceeds generously donated to CDF Canada’s global development.
We are very pleased to announce that Synergy Credit Union have generously donated $100,000 to the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada). This donation supports CDF Canada’s work in Ukraine relative to the most urgent rebuilding and recovery efforts.
Minister of International Development Harjit Sajjan and Member of Parliament Arielle Kayabaga recently met 4R project beneficiaries in Ethiopia.
A new international development partnership between Minnesota-based HealthPartners and CDF Canada is focusing on reducing the negative effects of climate change in Africa. At the same time, both organizations will promote gender equality and human rights while strengthening health care services and health financing in the health and co-operative sectors.
Community leader and social entrepreneur, Kristen Murray, is the first 2023 recipient of the Ian MacPherson Legacy Fund. Kristen has been recognized for her academic and professional contributions to the co-operative field.
CDF Canada is pleased to announce the collaboration with Farm Radio International. Through this collaboration, CDF Canada and Farm Radio International will share best practices and lessons learned, provide capacity building, joint studies and research initiatives in Africa, and help to decelerate the negative impact of climate change through mitigation measures in the agricultural and […]
Climate change is having a growing impact on Africa with a significant impact on food security. Data and technology can help make sound decisions towards the rising challenge of food security. CDF Canada and Kumva Insights are pleased to announce their partnership to mutually support co-op communities in Africa for better agriculture and rural development, […]