Farmers' lives and finances in Kenya have been greatly improved with bicycle donations, which is part of a partnership between the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada and the Canadian insurer, The Co-operators.
Co-operatives in Malawi are producing reusable sanitary pads to help women develop an additional source of income and reduce social barriers about menstruation. Twelve co-operatives across the country, including the Mikoko Co-operative, are manufacturing, and selling reusable sanitary pads through the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada’s VOICE for Women and Girls program.
A new international development partnership between Minnesota-based HealthPartners and CDF Canada is focusing on reducing the negative effects of climate change in Africa. At the same time, both organizations will promote gender equality and human rights while strengthening health care services and health financing in the health and co-operative sectors.
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.
It is with a heavy heart we share the news of Reginald John Penner’s passing. Reg was a remarkable individual who profoundly impacted the Steinbach community, the co-operative movement and was a valued supporter of the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada). His legacy of generosity, leadership and partnership will continue to inspire people […]
VOICE for Women and Girls (VOICE) program in Malawi conducted a needs assessment for its cooperatives to assist in developing a capacity-building plan for each cooperative. Mchinji Community Savings, and Credit Cooperative (SACCO), is one of the cooperatives the program is working with. The SACCO is in Mchinji district, in the Central region of Malawi. […]
Women’s economic empowerment, market access, business management support services, financial access, and literacy are key components for creating sustainable employment and income for rural women. The 4R- Nutrient Stewardship project aims to improve the socio-economic well-being and resilience of 80,000 (50% women) smallholder farmers in Ethiopia, Ghana, and Senegal through enhanced agricultural productivity and sustainability. […]
Women at the helm of affairs are unseen in most rural communities in Ghana. They are mostly dependent on their husbands to make a living, but the situation is changing gradually in communities where the 4R project is being implemented. Regina Wumbe, a 32-year-old married woman and a mother of four, is a participant […]
Donor Spotlight – Interview with Shawna Peddle, Co-operators CDF Canada attracts some of the most generous and compassionate donors. We have a diverse group of donors, each with their own reasons for giving. Some give for personal reasons, others to support their corporate goals and/or values. They all share a common goal of wanting to […]