Co-operative Development Foundation, Ottawa, ON

The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF) is a charitable organization that raises money and works with the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) and other partners to undertake co-operative development projects in Canada and around the world. By supporting co-operative development through donations and fundraising for CDF, you participate in the export of valuable Canadian knowledge and experience. The co-operative model that Canadians have used for more than 100 years is a sustainable, democratic and values-based framework for community-driven capacity building that works around the world. Through CDF, Canadian individuals and organizations can reach out to marginalized communities in developing regions by providing loans, seed funds, vocational education, and expertise in co-operative management. Our projects are built on the success of previous investments and the experience of local partners. They are strengthened by the expertise of hundreds of Canadian co-op member volunteers and they leverage funding from DFATD and other partnerships.