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Debra Kerby has an interesting perspective on the world. As Executive Director of Canadian Feed The Children, she moves between her Toronto office to Haiti or Africa or Bolivia to keep a keen eye on how the agency is helping children thrive.
Debra heads up a small team with big hearts - people who are dedicated to helping move vulnerable children and families to a position of strength and self-sufficiency.
Join her on her quest to make a big change in the world for the smallest among us.
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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.
Posted in Blog, SAV Sang Ghana Blog, Uncategorized
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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
Posted in Blog, SAV Gelan Idero Ethiopia Blog, Uncategorized
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Greetings from Ethiopia!
This 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
Eight Tips to Make Change Stick!
As 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
Posted in Blog, Theory of Change
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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!
Here 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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