International Development Week: Empowering Refugee Girls in Canada
Ruth Nara is currently completing Coady’s Oceanpath Fellowship for young leaders. Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ruth now resides in Canada and is using her own life experiences to help others in similar situations. “As a migrant, I understand to...
International Development Week: Ending Gender-Based Violence in Tajikistan
Mahbuba Mamadatokhonova (Global Change Leaders, 2018) is the National Gender Officer for Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Tajikistan. “Gender equality and women’s political participation, women’s empowerment, and fighting violence against...
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...
Improving Menstrual Health in India
Corrina Vali, a participant in Coady International Institute’s OceanPath Fellowship for youth leaders, was born and raised in Godhra, India. As part of the fellowship, each participant must choose an initiative to plan and implement in a community of their choosing....
News from the Director
Dear Coady International Institute alumni: I write to inform you that, earlier today, St. Francis Xavier University and Coady International Institute presented an update to Coady’s programmatic and organizational structure. These necessary changes will set Coady on a...
Coady Staff Members Contribute to Publications
After having work published in late 2018, Coady staff member Wendy Kraglund-Gauthier (Manager, Networks and Ongoing Learning) has added another publication to her repertoire. “Learning to Teach with Mobile Technologies: Pedagogical Implications In and Outside the...Community-led Infrastructure Upgrading in Informal Settlements: Communities Defining and Creating “Climate Resilience”
Thursday, January 24, 10:30am-11:30am (AST) Presenter: Corrine Cash, PhD, Senior Program Staff Coady International Institute St. Francis Xavier University Those living in informal settlements face significant threats to their livelihoods due in part to climate...
2019 Programs Highlight Sustainable Development Goals
Be the first to experience these newly designed programs that aim to meet modern development needs and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Social Enterprise for Inclusive Local Economies May 27 – Jun 7, 2019 – APPLY NOW Examine the for-profit and...