The VOICE for Women and Girls Program allows volunteers to work directly with co-operative members. Keith, one of our volunteers in Malawi, recounts his experiences leading workshops with farming co-operatives.
The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Project, which uses the Gender Model Family (GMF) approach to address gender disparities, aims to foster an equitable distribution of unpaid labour between women and men.
A remarkable transformation is taking place within the Kokeb Saving and Credit Co-operative Organization (SACCO). Established in 2017 with 62 members, the SACCO confronted numerous challenges before the game-changing collaboration with the 4R Nutrient Stewardship project (4R-NSP).
The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Project is tackling some of the issues rural women face, such as restricted access to healthcare and limited economic support services, to forge an inclusive and equitable society.
Men and boys were challenged to take active roles in the fight against gender-based violence by being good role models and by speaking against practices that perpetuate gender discrimination and inequality.
Garment marketing is one significant area where collaboration is occurring in the Kanva Co-operative in Ukraine. In fact, the Kanva Co-operative’s registration with the SEW Ukraine project marks a significant turning point because it’s one of the first co-operatives in the country that is garment-marketing specific.
During the 16 Days of Action to Eliminate Violence against Women, recognizing women's pivotal role in rural development is essential. The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Project stands out for supporting rural women’s leadership, challenging stereotypes, and fostering women’s active participation in sustainable agricultural development.
Most Ethiopian women are facing the unavailability of energy access, which is harming their health, children’s education, and family’s finances as well as the environment. To help reduce these issues, the VOICE for Women and Girls Program provided solar power lamps.
Many African co-operatives are facing challenges such as inhibitive laws, inadequate laws, political interference, indifferent membership, mismanagement and limited use of technology. To address these gaps, a draft model law has been developed, and the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) has been actively participating in these discussions.