Building Stability, Strength, and Long-Term Recovery
When crises strike—whether conflict, economic downturns, or environmental disasters—communities need more than just short-term aid. They need long-term recovery and resilience. CDF Canada partners with credit unions, co-operatives, and local organizations to rebuild economies, restore financial systems, and empower individuals with the tools they need to thrive.
From helping displaced families regain sustainable livelihoods to ensuring financial institutions stay operational, our focus is on lasting solutions. True recovery means economic stability, food security, and financial access that extend far beyond immediate relief.
Ukraine: Recovery Amid Conflict
In Ukraine, where war continues to disrupt daily life, recovery and resilience are more critical than ever. CDF Canada works with Ukrainian credit unions, co-operatives, and local partners to ensure communities have access to essential resources despite ongoing conflict. From helping displaced families rebuild their livelihoods to keeping credit unions operational, our work reinforces economic independence, food security, and financial stability in a time of extreme uncertainty.
Our Impact in Recovery & Resilience
Since 2020, CDF Canada has been at the forefront of post-crisis recovery, ensuring communities regain financial and economic security. Our work includes:
✔ Strengthening financial systems by keeping credit unions running in post-crisis regions
✔ Restoring food security through co-operative-led agriculture, helping displaced families grow food and rebuild livelihoods
✔ Creating economic opportunities for women, families, and entrepreneurs in crisis-affected areas
✔ Promoting climate resilience to ensure long-term sustainability and preparedness for future shocks
By working directly with credit unions, co-operatives, and local leaders, CDF Canada ensures communities recover on their own terms with sustainable, community-driven solutions.
Credit unions and co-operatives are anchors of stability in times of crisis. Unlike traditional banks, they remain rooted in communities, providing critical financial services when they’re needed most. This is especially true in Ukraine, where ongoing war has disrupted financial systems, displaced families, and threatened food security. Despite these challenges, Ukrainian credit unions continue to serve their communities—keeping local economies alive, offering emergency relief, and ensuring access to financing when it matters most.
By investing in CDF Canada’s efforts in Ukraine, we:
✅ Support economic independence by keeping credit unions strong, including those operating in war-affected regions
✅ Help communities rebuild essential services like food production and financial access, ensuring families can sustain themselves despite ongoing conflict
✅ Ensure long-term stability through skills training, sustainable agriculture, and financial inclusion—helping Ukraine and other crisis-affected communities rebuild for the future