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International Development Week at Coady

International Development Week
takes place the first full week of February to recognize and celebrate how Canadians and Canadian organizations are helping to eradicate poverty worldwide

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The International Youth Internship Program

The program offers youth the opportunity to gain valuable international work experience through 4-month internship placements with partner organizations in Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and Central America.

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‘Engage’ Leaders Convene in Antigonish and Ottawa

The Executive Directors from each of the five Engage partner organizations arrived at Coady Institute in early October. We were thrilled to welcome Tsigie Haile of Women in Self Employment (WISE), Ethiopia, Smita Bhatnagar of Self-Employed Women’s Association’s (SEWA)...

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Tsigie Haile (WISE) receives Katherine Fleming International Development Award

Tsigie Haile, founder of Women in Self Employment (WISE), received the Katherine (Katie) Fleming International Development Award at Coady Institute’s StFX Homecoming event. The award is presented annually to an African woman leader in memory of Katie, who dedicated her life’s work to overcoming child poverty in Africa until her death in 1999.

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Your support can transform lives

Across the globe, communities are confronting climate change, addressing inequality, and promoting social and economic development. At Coady Institute, we are transforming lives and communities through education that equips individuals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create sustainable solutions. Our programs focus on fostering leadership, promoting inclusivity, and building resilience.

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ABCD Pioneer Leaves Global Legacy  

ABCD Pioneer Leaves Global Legacy Coady Institute staff and graduates are saddened by the death of ABCD Institute (DePaul University) co-founder John McKnight. McKnight coined the term Asset-based Community Development (ABCD) in 1993 with the release of the book,...

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