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 […]
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 […]
Partnerships in Practice: Co-operatives Creating Global Impact Youth Leadership at the Heart of Gender-Responsive Co-operative Development CDF Canada and TYEGD Partner to Empower Youth and Advance Gender Equality in Tanzania The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) is proud to announce a new partnership with Tanzania Youth Espouse for Gender and Development (TYEGD), a […]
Partnerships in Practice: Co-operatives Creating Global Impact Resilience and Peacebuilding Through Co-operative Action CDF Canada and ANE Partner to Address Humanitarian and Climate Challenges in Ethiopia The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Action for the Needy in Ethiopia (ANE), a leading humanitarian and development organization […]