One hundred sixty farmers from 12 co-operatives who were affected by Tropical Cyclone Freddy received support from the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada, the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation, and the Malawi Federation of Co-operatives.
Women's resurgence and confidence in co-operatives are the result of different training approaches of the VOICE for Women and Girls Program, including co-operative development training. The goal is to mobilize economic growth for women, which benefits their communities.
Well-designed financial literacy training can improve financial knowledge and behaviour, leading to improvements in financial and social well-being. Mollenter is one trainee who experienced financial benefits while putting into practice what she learned about financial literacy.
The Tayamba Rice Producers and Marketing Co-operative is producing and selling reusable sanitary pads to raise revenue as part of a Strategic Innovation Fund through the VOICE for Women and Girls’ Program.
CDF Canada’s Bicycle Initiative, through the VOICE for Women and Girls Program, is helping offset people's limited access to transportation and the challenging roads in rural Kenya. Janet is one of 177 participants who received a bicycle. She said it has helped diversify her business.
The formation of the First Kyiv Sewing Cooperative emerged as a collaborative effort, tackling challenges and exploring new perspectives when three women pooled their resources and expertise to establish a unified brand focused on producing high-quality sewing products.
The VOICE for Women and Girls Program recently distributed 80 bicycles in Kenya, which improves members’ access to transportation and allows them to travel by bicycle to use services, such as healthcare and education while minimizing their environmental impact.
Lisa Vance wasn't looking to volunteer overseas when she came across the Capacity Building & Training Advisor role with CDF Canada. However, the position intrigued her because it involved two of her biggest passions: adult education and international development.
The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada has teamed up with the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation and the Malawi Federation of Cooperatives to support men and women farmers recover from Tropical Cyclone Freddy. The affected farmers are from 12 co-operatives from southern Malawi.