The Power of Women

March 8th is a day when economic, political and social achievements of women are celebrated around the world. As International Women’s Day fast approaches, join us in celebrating the important role women play in Sang, Ghana.

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Desperate Health Realities in Gelan Idero

Until recently, it was possible for the people of Gelan Idero to walk – or, if very ill, to be carried on stretcher, or by horse or mule back or horse cart – 10 kilometres to the nearest health post.  … Continue reading

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Greetings from Ethiopia!

Debra with keys to market stallThis month, we bring you a guest blog post from a CFTC supporter who was inspired by the resilience and resourcefulness of a women’s Self-Help Group run by CFTC partner, ISAPSO, which she visited in November. Continue reading

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Eight Tips to Make Change Stick!

girl at blackboardAs an international development agency, we spend a lot of time thinking about how to support change and change-makers. Whether you’re looking to make change at a personal or global level, here are eight tips to kick the New Year off to a good start! Continue reading

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Bolga baskets carry families out of poverty

“Because of TradeAID, I am now able to feed my family all year long.” CFTC’s Laura Nadeau speaks with the Bolgatanga weavers whose baskets lift their families out of poverty. Continue reading

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Ghana on the eve of an election

CFTC’s Communications and Governance Officer, Laura Nadeau, is visiting Ghana in her first-ever visit to Africa. She reports on the work CFTC and its partners are doing with fresh eyes. Continue reading

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Notes from the field in Ghana

CFTC’s Communications & Governance Officer, Laura Nadeau, visits Africa for the first time. Here’s a sneak preview of her first weeks spent volunteering in a Northern Ghanaian school. Continue reading

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Happy International Day of the Girl Child!

Ghana girl in pinkHere at CFTC, we’re celebrating the first International Day of the Girl Child by reflecting on the promotion of gender equality as a cross-cutting issue within the work we do. Continue reading

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