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
IWW Spotlight: Tsigie Haile
Tsigie Haile established Women in Self Employment (WISE) in 1993, which provides a space for women’s empowerment in Ethiopia. The organization has been working with low-income, self-employed women and girls in their efforts to achieve self-reliance and improve the quality of their lives.
IWW Spotlight: Hannah Chisholm
With a passion for food, sustainability and entrepreneurship Hannah Chisholm created and launched Eggcitables. Eggcitables’ flagship product is a chickpea alternative to eggs.
IWW Spotlight: Sylvia Parris-Drummond
As CEO of the Delmore ‘Buddy’ Daye Learning Institute, Sylvia Paris-Drummond helps improve the education environment for African Nova Scotian learners and educators.