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, […]
CDF Canada is pleased to announce the collaboration with Consortium Jeunesse Sénégal (CJS) to mutually support and advocate climate change efforts in adaptation and mitigation in the cooperative sector in Senegal by engaging young social innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers. CDF Canada and CJS share a mission to build self-reliant communities around Africa by engaging youth. […]
Environmental Human Rights Care & Gender Organization (Envirocare) and CDF Canada are pleased to announce their partnership to support co-op communities towards capacity building, agriculture and rural development, promote gender, and reduce the impact of climate change. Envirocare and CDF Canada share a common vision to provide sustainable solutions to co-op communities. We will collectively […]
With the passing of long-time Innovation Credit Union Director and former Board Chair, Gordon Lightfoot of Swift Current, Innovation wanted to commemorate Gord by making a significant contribution to an organization he was incredibly passionate about. Innovation is therefore making a $25,000 donation to CDF Canada in Gord’s memory. Gord gave of himself unselfishly in […]
CDF Canada is pleased to announce the collaboration with ACTED, Canada, to mutually support cooperative and community-based development, capacity building, agriculture support, and climate change adaptation and mitigation. CDF Canada and ACTED share a common mission to reduce poverty and build inclusive self-reliant, sustainable cooperative communities across the globe. Through this collaboration, CDF Canada and […]
Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of three new directors to the board. CDF Canada consists of a dedicated team of co-operative leaders committed to providing stability, advice, and solutions for CDF Canada to move forward and achieve its strategic goals. Ted Pahl, Chief Executive Officer at North Peace Savings in […]
This year is special for us – not only are we back with the in-person Women Mentorship Program starting on October 3, 2022, but we are celebrating 20 years of the Women Mentorship Program (WMP) since its inception. Next week we will have 10 women credit union managers from Kenya, Malawi, and the Philippines, participating […]