CDF Canada And CF Gorenie Partner for the Economic Prosperity of Vulnerable Women in Ukraine
The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (“CDF Canada”) is pleased to partner with All-Ukrainian Charity Foundation “Gorenie” (CF Gorenie) to implement the recently launched SEW Ukraine project. The SEW Ukraine project is made possible with funding provided by the Government of Canada (through Global Affairs Canada. The project intends supporting economic prosperity for women and internally displaced […]
Canadian Funding will Support Better Economic Opportunities for Over 2,200 Women in Ukraine
OTTAWA, ON, December 22, 2020 – Over 2,200 women and internally displaced persons in Ukraine will benefit from the project “Supporting Economic Prosperity for Women and Internally Displaced Persons in Ukraine” (SEW Ukraine). The $5 million initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada, is being implemented over five years (2020-2025) by the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada […]
Collaborative initiatives driving progress in the sewing industry, nationally and internationally
The Olyevi Ludan Co-operative in Kharkiv has successfully entered the Ukrainian and international markets. This new co-operative leads in the production of sewing products, which supports the national economy and is initiating innovative projects, producing diverse garment products that are considered niche.
Khmelnytskyi Knitting Co-operative: Empowering lives through collaborative success
A passion for sewing and an ambition to achieve common goals brought together like-minded individuals to form the Khmelnytskyi Knitting co-operative, which has created new job opportunities for women and also provides them with social services and support.
The First Kyiv Sewing Co-operative – creating opportunities for women
The women of The First Kyiv Sewing Co-operative are growing their business, offering new opportunities for women to improve their livelihoods through gaining new skills, employment and becoming part the co-operative movement.
Uniting sewing co-operatives through marketing – A path to collective growth
Garment marketing is one significant area where collaboration is occurring in the Kanva Co-operative in Ukraine. In fact, the Kanva Co-operative’s registration with the SEW Ukraine project marks a significant turning point because it’s one of the first co-operatives in the country that is garment-marketing specific.
Celebrating International Co-operatives Day
July 1 is the International Day of Co-operatives, which is an annual celebration of the co-operative movement. Since 1947, the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada has helped organize and build co-operatives in developing countries by creating resilient, strong, and democratic organizations that help their members and communities thrive.
Entrepreneur finds fulfillment in sewing career
Yulia is a hockey player and a painter from Dnipro in eastern Ukraine who wasn’t happy with her employment. She decided her life needed to change course after taking a sewing course with her sister, Anna. They liked it and continued their tailoring education through the SEW Ukraine program.
SEW project helps entrepreneur launch brand internationally
Olha, a small business owner from Lviv, faced challenges, such as outsourcing and the inability to find a factory to stuff her company’s down jackets. That’s when she turned to the SEW Ukraine program for assistance.