Working together, we change lives for the better.

CDF and CCA combine the power of co-operative know-how, volunteers

and fundraising to help smallholder farmers and co-operative financial
institutions come together, start co-operative businesses, achieve collective
strengths, grow incomes and support wellbeing. Our shared values lead us
to achieve the common good.

Where we work
We are on the ground working with national, regional and local partners in
Africa, South America, Asia, Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia.

What you can do

Theres much you can do to
support this work:

Volunteer your time and

technical expertise to our
projects
Donate to support our work
financially

TO VOLUNTEER:
Thriving co-operatives let people work together and share the benefits Laurie Tennian
equally while building their savings, assets and, most importantly a Manager, Volunteers
sustainable livelihood. 866-266-7677 ext. 209
laurie.tennian@coopscanada.coop
TO DONATE:
David Dern
Manager, Fundraising
866-266-7677 ext. 219
david.dern@coopscanada.coop

What is Co-operative Development? FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Its a simple truth: poverty knows no borders. The cycle of poverty Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada
around the world continues to hold generations of people back Canadian Co-operative Association
from achieving their true potential. Owned and managed by their 400-275 Bank Street
members, co-operative enterprises deliver services and benefits Ottawa, ON, K2P 2L6
that meet member needs. Democratic and values-driven, co-
operatives are a cornerstone of local civil society, using collective @CDFCanada
www.cdfcanada.coop @CCA_Intl
action to achieve together what individuals cannot achieve alone. www.coopscanada.coop

By supporting co-operative development YOU are helping

BUILDING A GLOBAL
CO-OPERATIVE COMMUNITY
families to build their own lasting pathways out of poverty.
 Were building a global co-operative community. UKRAINE
Enhancing co-operative legislation and increasing
value for farmers through co-operative grain
storage.

MULTI-REGION MONGOLIA
Enhancing regulatory environments to support Assisting herders to overcome obstacles to earning
co-operative finance. better incomes through business training, marketing,
affordable inputs and co-operative enterprise.

WORLDWIDE MYANMAR
Building the capacity of women credit union Enabling small holder farmers to access financial
managers from around the world to better services and products through credit unions.
manage their credit unions.

PHILIPPINES
Aiding small, women-owned sari sari (variety)
COLOMBIA stores become less vulnerable to weather calamity
through training and microinsurance protection.
Improving the financial performance and stability of
small holder farmer co-operatives and associations.
INDONESIA
Helping small aquaculture producers in South
PERU Sulawesi to improve incomes and business
Working with small co-operative coffee and cacao capacity through new and existing co-operatives
producers to improve their capacity to produce and networks.
and market their crops. MALAWI
Improving the economic well-being of small
producers by increasing production of dietary staples
and developing producer, marketing and financial
How does this benefit? co-operatives.
Stronger co-operatives can better serve families and SIERRA LEONE RWANDA
communities in need--improving incomes, nutrition and Supporting the growth of credit unions to help Achieving better food security by improving
education; making savings and loans available to start women, men and youth access needed financial
services.
agricultural productivity, infrastructure and
management capacity of agricultural Learn more:
small businesses; offering training and inputs for better co-operatives.
GHANA
harvests; ensuring gender equitable, inclusive services that
Fostering food security and economic growth for UGANDA www.coopscanada.coop
bring opportunities to everyone; providing leadership and small-holder farmers and credit union members Helping credit unions reach out to communities in www.cdfcanada.coop
and improving their access to finance through need.
member training to ensure lasting success. credit unions.