Cuso International - Volunteer Cooperation 2020-2028

About this project

This project aims to improve the economic and social well-being of the poorest, most marginalized and vulnerable people, especially women and girls, in developing countries, with a view to contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals. Through the support of 1,037 volunteer placements, it increases the participation of Canadians in international development and global issues and enhances the performance of 120 developing country partners to deliver more inclusive, innovative and environmentally sustainable development initiatives that promote gender equality. Partners include feminist organizations promoting women's economic empowerment, women's rights and the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence; national volunteer organizations promoting the social inclusion of marginalized groups in development efforts and the empowerment of women and girls ; youth associations that promote human rights, political participation of young women and marginalized groups as well as the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young women and girls; key professional associations that promote economic empowerment, rights and leadership of young women; and key climate change organizations that promote women's participation, climate change mitigation and adaptation measures and sustainable management of natural resources. Project activities include : (1) recruiting and training volunteers with a focus on gender equality; (2) providing technical assistance to partners in developin…

Published by

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

Countries

Nigeria, Congo - Kinshasa, Tanzania, Benin, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Peru, Jamaica, Honduras, Colombia

Sectors

Reproductive health careDemocratic participation and civil societyHuman rightsWomen's rights organisations and movements, and government institutionsEmployment creationEnvironmental education/trainingPromotion of development awareness (non-sector allocable)

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Also contributesClimate adaptation · 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-P007294001.

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