Support Social Change

At Coady Institute, we believe in the power of education to drive social change. Our programs focus on fostering leadership, promoting inclusivity, and building resilience by equipping individuals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create sustainable solutions.

Coady graduates are confronting climate change, addressing inequality, and promoting social and economic development across the globe and right here in Canada.

With your support, we can bring together even more leaders to co-learn and to continue to drive change in their communities. Join us in making a difference, together, we can cultivate a generation of leaders equipped to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow.

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Prossy Nantongo of Uganda uses education to enhance the lives of vulnerable and orphaned girls/women living in poverty helping them transition from school to work by making sure they have skills they need to find jobs. She came to Coady Institute “to learn new skills and knowledge to use appropriate techniques” in her community.
Crystal Lewis of Squamish Nation and Kevin Good of Fraser Basin Council are social justice advocates who are using their learnings from Coady Institute to educate others about human trafficking in indigenous communities. They believe that through the exchange of ideas and building of networks “we can change our communities for the better.”
Ayatam Simeneh of Ethiopia is co-founder of Social Enterprise Ethiopia a membership organization focusing on building a sustainable and inclusive economy by connecting social entrepreneurs, government, donors, investors and partner organizations. He came to Coady Institute “to gain inspiration and tools for community action.”

Through your investment in Coady scholarships, you empower leaders from diverse backgrounds to acquire the essential knowledge, skills, and networks necessary to enact significant and enduring change within their communities. Your support not only enables individuals worldwide to access quality training but also serves as a beacon of hope for a more equitable and empowered future. Thank you for being champions of positive change and for your invaluable contribution to creating a better world for all.

Ng'endo Munyui

Nadharia Kenya, (Towards Decolonial Feminist Leadership, 2024)

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Katherine Fleming award turns 20

Katherine Fleming award turns 20

“Each [recipient] has been an exceptional person, doing great things for their communities and the causes they have championed. Hearing their stories, and what the award means to them, inspires us, and gives us some satisfaction that our efforts to honour Katie by enabling others, has been achieved.”

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Supporting Coady with David Martin

Supporting Coady with David Martin

Coady International Institute supporter David Martin of COMART Foundation reflects on why he believes supporting Coady’s mission is important and impactful today as much as 60 years ago.

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Katherine Fleming award turns 20

Katherine Fleming award turns 20

“Each [recipient] has been an exceptional person, doing great things for their communities and the causes they have championed. Hearing their stories, and what the award means to them, inspires us, and gives us some satisfaction that our efforts to honour Katie by enabling others, has been achieved.”

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Supporting Coady with David Martin

Supporting Coady with David Martin

Coady International Institute supporter David Martin of COMART Foundation reflects on why he believes supporting Coady’s mission is important and impactful today as much as 60 years ago.

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