Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada - Volunteer cooperation 2020-2028

About this project

This project supports 275 volunteer placements, and intends to capture the experience and expertise of skilled Canadian volunteers to improve the economic and/or social wellbeing of the poorest, most marginalized and vulnerable people, particularly women and girls, with a view to contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals. These volunteers work to increase the capacity of developing country partners to deliver sustainable development results in response to local needs. In addition to increasing engagement of Canadians in international development and key global issues, this project aims to increase the performance of developing country partners to deliver more inclusive, innovative, and environmentally sustainable initiatives that advance gender equality. Cooperatives and credit union are vital tools to provide access to economic empowerment for poor and marginalized populations, in developing countries around the world. Project activities include: (1) recruiting and training skilled and experienced volunteers on gender equality and their volunteer placement; (2) providing training to primary co-operatives on women’s economic empowerment, inclusion, environmental sustainability, governance, production, business practices, management and advocacy, value chains, and market access; (3) providing training to individual producers on improved agriculture and business practices, literacy, and financial literacy, soil management and erosion control; (4) developing a training…

Published by

Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) · Government

Countries

Malawi, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, Senegal

Sectors

Democratic participation and civil societyWomen's rights organisations and movements, and government institutionsEducation/training in banking and financial servicesAgricultural developmentAgricultural education/trainingAgricultural co-operativesSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SME) developmentPromotion of development awareness (non-sector allocable)

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributes

Published by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 2 Nov 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: CA-3-P007292001.

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