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.
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.
News and Events
Participants Impress, Inspire Philanthropists
As graduates of St. Francis Xavier University’s class of 1963, John and Adrienne Peacock have always been generous financially and in their service to their alma mater with John recently completing his service as Chancellor of the university. That generosity extends to Coady Institute which they have supported since 2003.
Award Winner’s Work in Uganda Honours Katherine Fleming
As the recipient of the 2019 Katherine Fleming International Development Award Grace Arach was recognized for her work in Uganda as founder of the Foundation for Women Affected by Conflicts (FOWAC). After participating in Coady Institute’s Diploma in Development Leadership program, Grace committed herself to honouring and promoting the legacy of Katherine Fleming.
Jeannine Deveau Education Equity Fund Commits $14.5M to StFX including Renewed Commitment to Coady’s Circle of Abundance
StFX University announced an outstanding $14.5 million contribution from the Jeannine Deveau Education Equity Fund. This funding will support the creation of two new centres on campus – the Deveau Centre for Indigenous Governance and Social Justice and the Black Student Success Centre.
It also includes a five-year commitment to Coady Institute’s Circle of Abundance – Amplifying Indigenous Women’s Leadership programs alongside many other programs and projects.
Participants Impress, Inspire Philanthropists
As graduates of St. Francis Xavier University’s class of 1963, John and Adrienne Peacock have always been generous financially and in their service to their alma mater with John recently completing his service as Chancellor of the university. That generosity extends to Coady Institute which they have supported since 2003.
Award Winner’s Work in Uganda Honours Katherine Fleming
As the recipient of the 2019 Katherine Fleming International Development Award Grace Arach was recognized for her work in Uganda as founder of the Foundation for Women Affected by Conflicts (FOWAC). After participating in Coady Institute’s Diploma in Development Leadership program, Grace committed herself to honouring and promoting the legacy of Katherine Fleming.
Jeannine Deveau Education Equity Fund Commits $14.5M to StFX including Renewed Commitment to Coady’s Circle of Abundance
StFX University announced an outstanding $14.5 million contribution from the Jeannine Deveau Education Equity Fund. This funding will support the creation of two new centres on campus – the Deveau Centre for Indigenous Governance and Social Justice and the Black Student Success Centre.
It also includes a five-year commitment to Coady Institute’s Circle of Abundance – Amplifying Indigenous Women’s Leadership programs alongside many other programs and projects.
Donate by mail:
Coady Institute St. Francis Xavier University
PO Box 5000 Antigonish, NS
B2G 2W5
Queries: Lynn O’Donnell, Fund Development Executive
902-867-5264
lodonnel@stfx.ca



