Members Spotlight

Find out what Cooperation Canada has to say about the latest issues of importance to international development.

Community Conflict Management in Southern Somalia

Community Conflict Management in Southern Somalia

This story is part of Cooperation Canada’s triple nexus Spotlight Series     In 2020 Development and Peace – Caritas Canada, in partnership with Trócaire, initiated a three-year project to support vulnerable communities, particularly women, in Internally...

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Call to localization in the time of COVID-19

Now in its 100th year of service, with experience in more than 50 countries during times of calm and crisis, Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) has learned again and again the value of working with local partners to shape and customize programs. Standardized best...

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A conspiracy with hope

A conspiracy with hope

For International Development Week 2020, we are showcasing the impact that our member organizations are having around the world. This blog post, from Jennifer Henry of KAIROS, is the third in a special series. Make sure to read it and share it with your...

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Empowered women lift a community

For International Development Week 2020, we are showcasing the impact that our member organizations are having around the world. This blog post from Will Postma, Executive Director, PWRDF is the first in a special series. Make sure to read it and share it...

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New CCIC Member: Hope and Healing International

CCIC is happy to welcome Hope and Healing International (formerly cbm Canada) as its newest member! Hope and Healing International has over 110 years of experience developing proven community-based programs that help millions of people break out of the...

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Young African Women Leading for Climate Action and Equality

Young African Women Leading for Climate Action and Equality

Throughout Gender Equality Week, CCIC will highlight the work that some of our members are doing to advance gender equality. This blog post was written by Catherine Boyce, Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED), and presents their Climate-Smart Agriculture...

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KAIROS’ Women of Courage Empowers Women Peacebuilders

The Women, Peace and Security Group - Parliamentary Visit (Photo submitted by KAIROS)Throughout Gender Equality Week, CCIC will highlight the work that some of our members are doing to advance gender equality. This blog post was written by Rachel Warden of KAIROS...

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New CCIC Member: MEDA

We are happy to welcome MEDA as CCIC's newest member! MEDA - Mennonite Economic Development Associates - is an international economic development organization whose mission is to create business solutions to poverty.Since 1953, MEDA (Mennonite Economic...

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New CCIC Member: Operation Eyesight Universal

We are happy to welcome Operation Eyesight Universal as CCIC’s newest member! Operation Eyesight Universal was founded in Calgary in 1963 and is an international development organization working to restore sight and prevent blindness in developing...

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Interview with Glenn Mifflin, Cuso International

Photo: Glenn Mifflin, CEO of Cuso International with Eyibio Magdalene Effiom, a beneficiary in the cassava value chain from Odukpani Local government Area of Cross River State. Eyibio completed her Entrepreneurship Development Training, and started her...

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Interview with Ida Kaastra-Mutoigo, World Renew

 Ida Kaastra-Mutoigo is the Executive Director of World Renew.CCIC:  World Renew has been successfully working since 1962.  Reflecting on your organization’s nearly 60 years of experience, what would you consider as World Renew’s greatest success and how...

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Interview with Pascal Paradis, Lawyers Without Borders

 This month CCIC chatted with Pascal Paradis, Executive Director of Lawyers Without Borders CCIC: Lawyers Without Borders Canada currently works in Latin America, Haiti and Africa. Among other activities, you are participating in the observation of the trial of Berta...

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Interview with Kevin Frey, CEO of Right to Play

  This month CCIC chatted with Kevin Frey, the CEO of one of CCIC’s newer members, Right to Play!   CCIC: Right to Play harnesses the power of play to protect, educate and empower children to heal from difficult and harsh realities. Is there a...

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Interview with Jim Cornelius – Canadian Foodgrains Bank

Interview with Jim Cornelius – Canadian Foodgrains Bank

  The Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) works towards ending world hunger by providing food in times of crisis, helping people grow food to feed themselves, and providing nutritional support to malnourished people. Ending world hunger is a lofty goal,...

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Interview with Bipasha Baruah – President of CASID

Interview with Bipasha Baruah – President of CASID

 You are the current President of CASID while also maintaining a professorship at Western University, and a position as Canada Research Chair in Global Women’s Issues. This triple duty obviously makes you a very busy person! Are you able to find...

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