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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. 

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.

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.

We are very pleased to announce that Synergy Credit Union have generously donated $100,000 to the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada). This donation supports CDF Canada’s work in Ukraine relative to the most urgent rebuilding and recovery efforts.

Donor Spotlight – Interview with Shawna Peddle, Co-operators CDF Canada attracts some of the most generous and compassionate donors. We have a diverse group of donors, each with their own reasons for giving. Some give for personal reasons, others to support their corporate goals and/or values. They all share a common goal of wanting to […]

Mark Needham President of Arctic Co-operatives Limited and Arctic Co-operative Development Fund I am proud to be part of the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF) Board, particularly as we celebrate 75 years of building a better world. Through co-operative principles and working with overseas partners, communities become sustainable through projects that enhance individual well-being […]

The International Day of Cooperatives is an annual celebration of the cooperative movement that has taken place on the first Saturday of July since 1923.   This year on July 2, 2022, we are celebrating #CoopsDay under the theme of Cooperatives Build Better World. The aim here is to increase awareness of cooperatives and promote the movement’s […]

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is Gender Equality for Sustainable Tomorrow. The aim is to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness and take action. 
CDF Canada has been working with cooperative communities for over 75 years, and gender equality has been the core of our strategic framework. Over the years, we have seen that engaging women and men in cooperatives make communities more robust and resilient over the years.   

Read the stories from the project offices that celebrate women’s progress and how men within the community share and stand with their partners. #BreakTheBias. 

Every year, CDF Canada publishes key financial facts and figures. Here we provide information on the projects and funding received and expenses incurred.   COVID-19 was a significant factor in affecting our results. However, donors have been proactive in supporting the cooperatives in the time of the pandemic. We have also maintained close contact and engagement […]