Stories

CDF Canada and AWFISHNET Partner to Promote Inclusive Economic Growth in Malawi’s Fisheries Sector

25 April 2025

Partnerships in Practice: Co-operatives Creating Global Impact Strengthening Women’s Leadership in Fisheries and Food Security CDF Canada and AWFISHNET Partner to Promote Inclusive Economic Growth in Malawi’s Fisheries Sector The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) is proud to announce a new partnership with the African Women Fish Processors and Traders Network, Malawi Chapter […]

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CDF Canada and AAIN Partner to Advance Job Creation and Food System Transformation Across Africa

25 April 2025

Partnerships in Practice: Co-operatives Creating Global Impact Scaling Agribusiness Innovation Through Co-operative Incubation CDF Canada and AAIN Partner to Advance Job Creation and Food System Transformation Across Africa The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the African Agribusiness Incubators Network (AAIN), a pan-African platform supporting agribusiness […]

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CDF Canada and Community Agribusiness Partners Collaborate to Strengthen Co-operative Farming Models

25 April 2025

Partnerships in Practice: Co-operatives Creating Global Impact Farmer-Led Pathways to Inclusive Agribusiness CDF Canada and Community Agribusiness Partners Collaborate to Strengthen Co-operative Farming Models The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Community Agribusiness Partners (CAP), a network of locally rooted organizations working across East Africa to […]

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CDF Canada and MUSCCO Partner to Advance Co-operative Finance and Community Resilience in Malawi

25 April 2025

Partnerships in Practice: Co-operatives Creating Global Impact Credit Union Collaboration for Sustainable Financial Inclusion CDF Canada and MUSCCO Partner to Advance Co-operative Finance and Community Resilience in Malawi The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Malawi Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives Ltd. (MUSCCO), Malawi’s […]

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Data collection guides CDF Canada and local partners in developing aquaculture strategy in Malawi

6 November 2024

Fish farmers in Malawi say profitability and knowledge gaps are two critical areas where the Integrated Aquaculture-Agriculture Management (IAAM) project must focus on for success during recent training sessions. These sessions are the first step in creating a census for fish farmers.  

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CDF Canada teams up with Malawi, Norway, to combat food insecurity

4 November 2024

To address food insecurity in Malawi, we're teaming up with the governments of Malawi and Norway, along with local partners, to increase the productivity, income and access to markets of small-scale food producers in the agriculture, agroforestry and aquaculture sectors.

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4R-NSP wraps up: Project increases food security and agricultural sustainability for farmers

4 October 2024

The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Project has benefitted more than 152,000 people, increasing food production and access to credit, agricultural knowledge and gender equality while enhancing food security for smallholder farmers in Ethiopia, Ghana and Senegal. 

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Overcoming cyclone and drought, vegetable seed provides food and additional revenue for farmer’s family

18 September 2024

When Tropical Cyclone Freddy struck Malawi in spring 2023, its devastating effects were felt deeply across communities. Among those hardest hit was Roseby Mukawa. The cyclone left her crops in ruins and her family's future uncertain. The Tropical Cyclone Recovery Project supported Roseby with vegetable seeds, fertilizer, maize seeds and cassava cuttings which were crucial resources for rebuilding her farm and life.

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Community resilience: How Margret supported community food security in natural disaster aftermath

17 September 2024

In March 2023, Tropical Cyclone Freddy caused unprecedented destruction across Malawi, becoming one of the most devastating cyclones on record. The cyclone destroyed Margret Kholowa’s crops, but despite the adversity, Margret utilized the resources provided by CDF Canada to replant her farm.

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