“Before I learned about the coop, I was selling my milkfish through the local collector. I was constantly disappointed with how the business and communication were done between me, the collector, and the factory – I only had one option but to accept the factory’s offers without any negotiation possibility. Working through the co-op is […]
Donor Spotlight – Interview with Erin Hancock, International Centre for Co-operative Management, Saint Mary’s University 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 […]
CONGRATULATIONS to all the women in the 2022 WPM cohort! We’d like to extend our thanks to the Canadian credit union hosts and heartfelt congratulations to all the women who participated in CDF Canada’s 2022 Women’s Mentorship Program (WMP)! Watch the graduation video to see the big, confident, smiles on the faces of the graduates. […]
CDF Canada is pleased to announce the collaboration with Consortium Jeunesse Sénégal (CJS) to mutually support and advocate climate change efforts in adaptation and mitigation in the cooperative sector in Senegal by engaging young social innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers. CDF Canada and CJS share a mission to build self-reliant communities around Africa by engaging youth. […]
Environmental Human Rights Care & Gender Organization (Envirocare) and CDF Canada are pleased to announce their partnership to support co-op communities towards capacity building, agriculture and rural development, promote gender, and reduce the impact of climate change. Envirocare and CDF Canada share a common vision to provide sustainable solutions to co-op communities. We will collectively […]
With the passing of long-time Innovation Credit Union Director and former Board Chair, Gordon Lightfoot of Swift Current, Innovation wanted to commemorate Gord by making a significant contribution to an organization he was incredibly passionate about. Innovation is therefore making a $25,000 donation to CDF Canada in Gord’s memory. Gord gave of himself unselfishly in […]
Janet Akoth Bulo, a widow, is taking care of her children and grandchildren through farming, making and selling charcoal and sisal products such as ropes, baskets etc. She also grows cotton and soya beans as cash crops, maize, vegetables, and cassava for consumption and sale. The bicycle helps transport her produce to the market and the […]
As we celebrate International Volunteer Day with Canadians around the world, we invite you to join us on a Webinar on December 5th, 2022 from 12 - 1 pm EST. to contribute to the dialogue on solidarity through volunteering. Register
Every dollar counts! But did you know that whether you are a corporate donor making an annual gift or an individual giving for the very first time, every $1 you invest with CDF generates $8.70 of community impact? Since 1947, we have worked diligently to ensure that every dollar invested in CDF Canada brings us […]