Alumni in Action
More than 10,000 participants from over 154 countries have graduated from the Coady Institute’s educational programs. Our alumni work to promote social justice and sustainable development around the world. Coady Institute alumni are encouraged to make contact with other graduates in their area through national and regional alumni associations.
Meet the Coady Community
Real Leaders.
Real Change.
Our graduates return home ready to strengthen their organizations and transform their communities.
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Wycliffe Osango
Kenya, Kenyan Paraplegic Organization
Mukundente Josephine
Rwanda, Anglican Church of Rwanda
Elsie Mulindi
Kenya, Kenyan Paraplegic Organization
Stay Connected. Stay Inspired.
The strength of the Coady network comes from its graduates. By staying connected with one another, alumni continue to learn, share ideas, solve challenges, and strengthen communities around the world.
As part of the Coady alumni network, you can:
- Build lasting relationships with fellow community leaders and practitioners.
- Continue learning through shared experiences, knowledge, and Coady opportunities.
- Help shape the future of Coady by sharing insights into the evolving needs of communities anf development practice.
If your region has an alumni association—or if you’re interested in starting one—we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can create new opportunities for collaboration, networking, and lifelong learning.
Connect with us: coady@stfx.ca
Alumni in the News
International Development Week: Allyship in Nepal
Shyam Thapa (Diploma in Development Leadership, 2018) is the Programme Analyst, Gender for United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Nepal. “UNFPA is the United Nations’ sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is...
International Development Week: Ending Gender-Based Violence in Tajikistan
“Gender equality and women’s political participation, women’s empowerment, and fighting violence against women are among the priorities of the organization,” says Mahbuba.
Graduates Receive $20,000 for Film Project on Indigenous Fashion
Angel Aubichon (Indigenous Women in Community Leadership, 2017) is receiving an award of $20,000 from Storyhive – a Telus program that funds local filmmakers from Alberta and British Columbia, Canada, with the goal of “creating and amplifying local stories and voices”.