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
Advocacy for Children and Women in Kenya
Peggy Namadi Saka empowers marginalized children and youth to shape policy and development in Kenya, a mission strengthened by Coady Institute’s training and the Katherine Fleming International Development Award.
Katherine Fleming Award Continues to Strengthen Communities and Inspire Change
Friends, family, and supporters of the Katherine Fleming International Development Award came together during St. Francis Xavier University homecoming celebrations earlier this month to honour and remember the woman who inspired the award.
Welcome Home
Coady Institute welcomed members of the Congregation of Sisters of St. Martha to campus July 16. The visit was a part the Antigonish Heritage Museum’s launch of “Gospel Hospitality in Action: Sisters of St. Martha in the Antigonish Area.” More than 20 Sisters, and 100...
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.
Support Social Change Makers this National Day of Giving
As we approach the National Day of Giving (November 28) now, more than ever, Coady Institute NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT in creating educational opportunities and supporting leaders from around the world. Leaders who are tackling pressing global issues such as climate change, human rights and equality, the changing nature of work, and rising conflict and ethnic tensions.
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