Celebrating the Official Launch of the IAAM Project in Malawi Last week, CDF Canada joined partners, community leaders, and government representatives in Lilongwe to celebrate a major milestone: the official launch of the Integrating Aquaculture–Agriculture to Combat Food Insecurity in Malawi (IAAM) Project. After a year of intensive planning, technical development, and close collaboration across […]
Every year on October 11, the world celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child — a moment to recognize girls’ rights, leadership, and the barriers they continue to face. This year’s UN theme, “The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis,” highlights the powerof girls’ voices and the […]
When we talk about measuring impact, it’s easy to focus on numbers. But behind every data point is a story and sometimes, a turning point. For Dirshaye Beyene, Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor with the VOICE for Women and Girls Project, that moment came when his team decided not to publish another technical manual, but to […]
Showcasing Co-operative Impact at NGO Day 2025 in Malawi On August 29, 2025, CDF Canada proudly joined national celebrations for NGO Day 2025 in Mzuzu, Ma lawi, through our Integrated Aquaculture and Agriculture in Malawi (IAAM) Project. This annual event, organized by the Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, NGORA, and CONGOMA, brought […]
On July 5, 2025, the cooperative spirit came alive in Makueni County, Kenya, as the community gathered at the Makindu Chief’s Camp to mark International Cooperative Day under the theme “Co-operatives Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions For A Better World.” Organized by the Makueni Sub-County Ushirika Day Committee in partnership with the State Department for […]
Thank-you for your interest in becoming a Board member of the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF). This year the Board is looking to attract skills in the areas of Financial Management, Cooperatives, Agriculture and Mutuals. There is a maximum of 5 positions to be filled (1 to 3 years terms), with some incumbent directors […]
Partnerships in Practice: Co-operatives Creating Global Impact Grassroots Leadership for Co-operative Resilience CDF Canada and OCCZIM Partner to Strengthen Co-operative Development in Zimbabwe The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Organization of Collective Co-operatives in Zimbabwe (OCCZIM), a national apex body advancing the cooperative movement […]
Partnerships in Practice: Co-operatives Creating Global Impact CDF Canada and WOLREC Partner to Advance Women’s Empowerment Through Co-operatives in Malawi The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) is honoured to announce a new partnership with the Women’s Legal Resources Centre (WOLREC), a leading Malawian organization advancing access to justice, economic empowerment, and leadership for […]
Partnerships in Practice: Co-operatives Creating Global Impact CDF Canada and Solid State Community Society Collaborate to Strengthen Solidarity Economies The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Solid State Community Society, a BC-based organization building worker-owned co-operatives led by racialized migrant and refugee communities. This collaboration highlights […]