In this report, we highlight achievements and milestones that have defined this year. We are proud to share the stories of key participants, alumni, and partners of resilience, creativity, and collaboration that have emerged from our work.
We hope you take a moment to read and learn more about the collective impact we are having in today’s world.
Oct 4 | Join us as we present the Katherine Fleming International Development Award to Tsigie Haile, founder and director of the Organization for Women in Self Employment (WISE), in Ethiopia.
Oct 4 | As we start Homecoming Weekend, join us for a conversation with five dynamic women leaders and Coady graduates leading gender equality and community change in India, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Bangladesh, and Haiti.
In her work as a member of the Tanzania Gender Networking Program (TGNP) – one of five partners in Engage! Women’s Empowerment and Active Citizenship – Jovita Mlay supports community members in entrepreneurship and advocacy approaches to increase women’s empowerment. Her connection with Coady extended beyond the Engage project in 2023-2024 when she mentored Pathy Fellow Jacqueline Tomazic in Moshi, Tanzania.
While UHAI and its partners continue to be realistic about the immense barriers they face, UHAI program officer Astheie says that a “mind shift” to focusing on the ABCD principles is necessary for building relationships and making progress.
It was four years in the making but there were a lot of smiling faces and plenty of enthusiasm as partners from around the world gathered at Coady Institute early this summer for four days of meetings. Representatives from all partners of the ENGAGE! Women’s Empowerment and Active Citizenship project met at the Coady Institute July 15-18, 2024.
Such moments are delicate times and present the real risk of opportunism, co-option, and strengthening of systems that prevent local strengths and voices. Based on Coady Institute’s values, work, and experience in Bangladesh, we see a better, brighter, more hopeful future.
As a recent Pathy Foundation Fellowship alumnx, Aubrey Apps knew she wanted to continue in a role dedicated to social impact work and adult education. Now, as the Pathy Foundation Fellowship Program Assistant, Aubrey supports the program’s marketing and promotion, recruitment, candidate advising, and work with the Fellows on their Pathy journeys.
An invaluable part of the team at Coady Institute are the student interns who dedicate their summer months to learning, leading, and supporting the work of the Institute. This year we have four students employed across various projects and teams including the Centre for Employment Innovation (CEI), Circle of Abundance, Education Programs, and Marketing and Communications.
For many generations, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people have celebrated their culture and heritage on the summer solstice – the longest day of the year. We join in celebrating the diverse cultures of Indigenous people across Turtle Island with the intentions of solidarity, community, kinship, and reconciliation.
Today, we highlight some of the invaluable Mentors for the Indigenous Women in Community Leadership (IWCL) program.