SUCO - 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, particularly women and girls, in targeted developing countries in order to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. Through the support of 399 volunteer placements, it not only increases the participation of Canadians in international development and key global issues, but also enhances the performance of 59 partners in developing countries in implementing more inclusive, innovative, and environmentally sustainable development initiatives that advance gender equality. The actions of the SUCO volunteer cooperation project respond to the need and urgency to act on the global challenges of climate change, food insecurity, and social and economic inequalities. This project supports partners and institutions in their efforts to carry out collective, concrete and sustainable actions with the most vulnerable populations (particularly women, girls and indigenous peoples). Project activities include: (1) recruiting and training volunteers on capacity building and development issues, including the rights and participation of women and girls; (2) providing training and/or coaching to partner staff in improving technical and organizational skills; (3) organizing and creating awareness-raising activities and tools on international development issues, including the rights and participation of women and girls, for Canadians; and (4) establishing thematic funds to…

Published by

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

Countries

Senegal, Burkina Faso, Peru, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Honduras, Haiti, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Togo

Sectors

Democratic participation and civil societyHuman rightsInformation and communication technology (ICT)Agricultural education/trainingAgricultural researchPromotion of development awareness (non-sector allocable)

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesGood governance · Main focusNutrition · 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-P007314001.

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