🌍 Advance Gender Equality and Empower Women with the VOICE for Women and Girls Program! 🌍 Make a meaningful impact in the lives of co-op and credit union members across sub-Saharan Africa by volunteering with us. Your expertise can help drive gender equality and economic empowerment in communities that need it most. As a volunteer with CDF Canada, you’re fully supported throughout your journey. We provide: 👉 Orientation sessions before departure and in country 👉 Flight booking and payment 👉 Assistance from our local office to coordinate logistics and complete your assignment 👉 Monthly allowance to cover expenses You won’t be alone during your volunteer mandate. We’re here to ensure you have everything you need for a successful and rewarding experience. Interested? Learn more about our volunteering opportunities and how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/gRb8rv6u Know someone who might be a great fit? Share this post with them! #VOICEWNG #BecomingAVolunteer
Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada
International Trade and Development
Ottawa, Ontario 4,863 followers
We work to reduce poverty and improve lives through the power of co-operatives.
About us
The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) is an international development charity that helps improve the lives of women, men, children and their communities through co-operatives. We envision a world where self-reliant communities flourish. CDF Canada is working with local partners in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and in Eastern Europe to establish and grow community-owned co-operatives. that help people achieve more prosperous, self-reliant lives.
- Website
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http://www.cdfcanada.coop
External link for Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1947
- Specialties
- International Co-operative Development, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Finance (Credit Unions), and Agriculture (Co-operatives)
Locations
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Primary
350 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7S8, CA
Employees at Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada
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Sanjeev Singh, B.com, MBA
Director, Programs & Development at Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada
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Terry MacDonald
Project Manager and Advocate for Hope for Eternity Ministry (Africa)
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Njeri (Jeri) Kontulahti MMCCU
Director Strategic Initiatives
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Sonya Vandevyvere
Looking for new adventures, Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies, in Human Security and Peacebuilding and Ecology
Updates
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🌟 Join the VOICE for Women and Girls Program and Help Empower 50,000 People! 🌟 The VOICE for Women and Girls Program is dedicated to advancing economic empowerment and gender equality for 50,000 people across sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative aims to transform lives by providing essential support and resources to women and girls in enterprise development, financial literacy, entrepreneurship skills, inclusion training, co-operative development, and more. We are seeking passionate volunteers to help make this vision a reality. By volunteering, you will contribute to impactful projects that support gender equality and economic empowerment in community co-ops, credit unions, and small businesses. 📍 Opportunities Available In: 👉 Ethiopia 👉 Ghana 👉 Kenya 👉 Malawi Whether you have expertise in research, management, finance, entrepreneurship, environment, equity, or related fields, your skills can make a significant difference. We offer placements ranging from shorter term to 1 year, with comprehensive support including logistics, transportation, translation, and living allowances. 🌟 Why Volunteer with VOICE? 👉 Make a tangible impact: Directly contribute to the empowerment of women and girls. 👉 Experience sub-Saharan Africa: Immerse yourself in new cultures and communities. 👉 Receive full support: We handle logistics and provide allowances to ensure a smooth experience. Ready to be part of something transformative? Apply today and help us drive positive change: https://lnkd.in/gRb8rv6u #VOICEWNG #WomensEmpowerment #BecomingAVolunteer
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🌟 Make a meaningful impact on the lives of girls and women by advancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment through the VOICE for Women and Girls Program! 🌟 We are offering diverse opportunities in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi and seeking volunteers with diverse skillsets including financial management, credit unions, co-ops, economic empowerment, DEI, research, environmental impact, ESG, org development, or enterprise management. Whether you can commit for a shorter time or up to a year, your expertise can make a significant difference. Additional remote opportunities are also available. Explore our current openings and find the perfect fit for you: https://lnkd.in/gRb8rv6u Join us in driving transformative change and supporting co-operative and credit union members. 💪✨ #VOICEWNG #BecomingAVolunteer
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🌍 Ready to make a global impact? Join CDF Canada’s VOICE Program and support local partners in Ghana, Ethiopia, Malawi, and Kenya! We’re recruiting volunteers with expertise in: 👉 Financial Management 👉 Credit Unions 👉 Co-ops 👉 Economic Empowerment 👉 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) 👉 Research and Evaluation 👉 Environmental Impact 👉 ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) 👉 Organizational Development 👉 Enterprise Management As a volunteer, you’ll support local community partners to improve their economic empowerment and enhance gender equality. You will receive full support from our HQ and in-country teams, including logistics, transportation, translation, and a living allowance to cover daily expenses. 🌱🤝 Apply now to be a part of transformative change and make a lasting difference: https://lnkd.in/gRb8rv6u #VOICEWNG #BecomingAVolunteer #VolunteerOpportunities #SustainableDevelopment
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📢 Join us in celebrating International Credit Union Day and this year’s theme: “One world through co-operative finance.” At CDF Canada, we collaborate with credit unions in Canada and around the world, connecting people to life-changing financial services through credit unions. They provide a place for people to grow savings, access loans, start small businesses or recover from unexpected events through insurance. To find out how we strengthen the microfinance sector in the countries where we work, visit: https://lnkd.in/gxKNpaNE #ICUDay2024 #creditunions
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📢 Join us in celebrating Co-op Week. This year’s theme, “Innovating the Co-operative Way,” highlights how Canadian co-operatives serve their communities. At CDF Canada, we collaborate with Canadian co-ops where co-op members volunteer their time and expertise to support their colleagues in sub-Saharan Africa and the Ukraine 🌐. Thank you co-op members for all that you do! To learn more about our collaboration, visit: https://cdfcanada.coop/ #cooperatives #socialimpact
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🌟 Join the VOICE for Women and Girls Program and Make an Impact! 🌟 Embark on a fulfilling volunteer journey with us and benefit from extensive support throughout your experience. We ensure you have: 👉 Orientation both pre-departure and in-country 👉 Logistical support from our in-country teams 👉 Flight bookings and payment covered by us 👉 A monthly allowance for your living expenses Our program offers diverse opportunities tailored to your expertise and passions. By volunteering, you’ll play a crucial role in advancing gender equality and economic empowerment in sub-Saharan Africa. Ready to start making a difference? We’re looking for a wide range of professionals to support local enterprises to strengthen their economic empowerment. Explore our opportunities and apply now: https://lnkd.in/gRb8rv6u Help us spread the word—share this with friends who might be interested! #VOICEWNG #BecomingAVolunteer
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🌟 Join the VOICE for Women and Girls Program and Help Empower 50,000 People! 🌟 The VOICE for Women and Girls Program is dedicated to advancing economic empowerment and gender equality for 50,000 people across sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative aims to transform lives by providing essential support and resources to women and girls in enterprise development, financial literacy, entrepreneurship skills, inclusion training, co-operative development, and more. We are seeking passionate volunteers to help make this vision a reality. By volunteering, you will contribute to impactful projects that support gender equality and economic empowerment in community co-ops, credit unions, and small businesses. 📍 Opportunities available In: 👉 Ethiopia 👉 Ghana 👉 Kenya 👉 Malawi Whether you have expertise in research, management, finance, entrepreneurship, environment, equity, or related fields, your skills can make a significant difference. We offer placements ranging from shorter term to 1 year, with comprehensive support including logistics, transportation, translation, and living allowances. 🌟 Why Volunteer with VOICE? 👉 Make a tangible impact: Directly contribute to the empowerment of women and girls. 👉 Experience sub-Saharan Africa: Immerse yourself in new cultures and communities. 👉 Receive full support: We handle logistics and provide allowances to ensure a smooth experience. Ready to be part of something transformative? Apply today and help us drive positive change: https://lnkd.in/gRb8rv6u #VOICEWNG #WomensEmpowerment #BecomingAVolunteer
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🌿 After Tropical Cyclone Freddy devastated her crops in March 2023, Roseby Mukawa faced an uncertain future. Yet, with determination and support, she transformed her situation. 🌪️ In partnership with the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation and the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings & Credit Associations (ACCOSCA), CDF Canada provided Roseby and other farmers in Malawi with seeds, fertilizers, and crop cuttings. Roseby used these resources to grow fresh produce for her family and even sold surplus vegetables at the local market, generating additional income to household expenses such as school fees. 🌱💪 Read more about how Roseby rebuilt her future: https://lnkd.in/gSiNYPze #VOICEWNG #BecomingAVolunteer
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🌿 Meet Margret Kholowa, a resilient farmer from Malawi! 🌿 In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Freddy’s devastation, Margret was one of 160 farmers who received crucial support from CDF Canada. With the vegetable seeds provided, she ensured her grandchildren had enough to eat and generously shared her harvest with the community. 🌽👩🌾 March 2023 brought one of the most severe cyclones in history to Malawi, causing widespread destruction and devastating farming communities through the loss of crops and seeds for the next year. In response, we partnered with the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation and the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings & Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) to provide seeds, fertilizers, and cuttings to help impacted farmers rebuild. Discover more about Margret’s inspiring journey and the positive impact of the VOICE Project: https://lnkd.in/giaHVvTa #VOICEWNG #BecomingAVolunteer