Impact stories

Women overcome barriers to lead co-op’s membership growth

4 June 2024

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. 

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Financial literacy training increases savings and membership

29 May 2024

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.

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Co-operative expands business and increases revenues with reusable sanitary pads

28 May 2024

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.

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Bicycles increase business growth and savings

24 May 2024

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.

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Start of the cooperative way – overcoming challenges, moving to new perspectives

22 May 2024

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. 

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Pedaling to wealth – Donation provides transportation to co-op members

12 April 2024

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.

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Volunteer learns about history and culture while working with credit unions

2 April 2024

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.

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Maize and vegetable seeds help co-op members recover from Tropical Cyclone Freddy

26 March 2024

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. 

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“Strong woman, strong world” – International Women’s Day from Northern Ghana

25 March 2024

Hundreds of women chanted “strong woman, strong world, strong woman, strong world" to commemorate International Women’s Day in Northern Ghana.

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