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
Investing in Leadership: Sally Van de Wiel
East Coast Credit Union’s Sally Van de Wiel shares why she believes in investing in Coady’s community-led approach to leadership – and how empowering people to listen, connect, and lead can create lasting change for generations to come.
Investing in Leadership: Participants’ Sacrifices Inspire Coady Employee to Give
As both a long-time staff member and donor, Lola hopes Coady will continue to champion citizen-led development and the transformative learning that has defined the Institute for generations.
Impact Snapshot Highlights Year One Progress of Samaan Aawaaj / Equal Voice
The first year of the Samaan Aawaaj / Equal Voice project has demonstrated the power of local leadership, collective action, and inclusive participation in strengthening democratic spaces in Nepal and Bangladesh.
‘Engage’ Gathering marks 6.5 years of Women’s Empowerment and Active Citizenship
More than 100,000 women in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Haiti, India, and Tanzania have engaged in community-based activities such as livelihoods and leadership training, advocacy efforts, and community organizing through Engage partner organizations over the past six...
Loretta Bennett-Donor Profile
Education Helps Women Reach Potential.
“Contributing to the Coady scholarship fund is the least I can do to help these young women as they work to make their communities a better place.”
Between Rupture and Renewal: Education in a time of Interregnum
Community engagement gives me hope.
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