SEW Ukraine project focuses on gender equality through the garment industry
The SEW Ukraine project is using a Gender Equality Strategy to focus on gender equality through the garment industry.
Ukraine: Women in Garment Sector Leading the Change
War has had an ambiguous effect on changing gender roles in Ukraine. While many men have lost their jobs or joined the military, women are taking on new roles and working multiple jobs to compensate for the lost family income. The consequences of war have disproportionately affected internally displaced persons and marginalized groups, such as […]
Ukraine: Building a Sustainable Garment Industry
Ukrainian garment businesses and all stakeholders involved in the industry face everyday risks along their supply chains. They are facing decreasing sales, lack of employees, and physical safety of their premises and teams. Nevertheless, the cooperative spirit of participatory garment industry projects is building a better future for the Ukrainian industry and, generally, the national […]
Sadly the war in Ukraine continues, as does the need to focus on rebuilding and recovery
A Balance of Relief and Recovery is Needed We remain forever grateful to relief agencies like the Red Cross and CARE, who continue to work tirelessly to provide emergency relief to the victims of Ukraine, including the resettlement of refugees in Canada. If you were amongst their donors, we thank you for opening your hearts […]
Ukraine Crisis! Donor Response to CDF Canada’s Call to Action!
As the crisis continues in Ukraine, we would like to thank you for supporting CDF Canada’s Ukraine campaign efforts. Canadians have a history of quickly stepping up when disaster strikes in the world, and it’s committed and caring donors like you who make our work possible. As the crisis evolves amidst the war in Ukraine, […]
Ukraine: We Fall and Rise Again
There has been significant improvement in the role of women in Ukraine. Despite the challenges of patriarchal culture with a limited say in education work, women are rising to challenges and navigating towards success. Today, Ukraine ranks 12th in scientists among 41 countries, and a significant number of women entrepreneurs are growing in society. Currently, […]
UKRAINE CRISIS! Call to Action!
The situation in Ukraine is becoming increasingly dire! As the conflict escalates, so does the impact on millions of innocent people as they helplessly watch their country rapidly deteriorate. CDF Canada is actively raising much-needed funds for the people of Ukraine and calling on the cooperative community across Canada to help. The money raised will be disbursed through CDF Canada and its main partner and there will be no CDF Canada fundraising cost. The first funds received will be sent to our partner Vyhoda Credit Union who opened a refugee support group in its own branch to support families in need.
SEW Ukraine Project Helping Women in Garment Industry to learn about Work Rights
Research shows about 60-70 million garment workers worldwide, of which 75% are women. Low wages, extra shifts, lack of social guarantees, and lack of comfortable working conditions are some of the everyday challenges women employees face in the garment sector. Workers’ rights violations in the garment industry continue to exist because of limited awareness and […]