SUCO - Volunteer Cooperation 2020-2028

This project aims to improve the economic and social well-being of the poorest most marginalized and vulnerable people particularly women and girls in targeted developing countries in order to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. Through the support of 399 volunteer placements it not only increases the participation of Canadians in international development and key global issues but also enhances the performance of 59 partners in developing countries in implementing more inclusive innovative and environmentally sustainable development initiatives that advance gender equality. The actions of the SUCO volunteer cooperation project respond to the need and urgency to act on the global challenges of climate change food insecurity and social and economic inequalities. This project supports partners and institutions in their efforts to carry out collective concrete and sustainable actions with the most vulnerable populations (particularly women girls and indigenous peoples). Project activities include: (1) recruiting and training volunteers on capacity building and development issues including the rights and participation of women and girls; (2) providing training and/or coaching to partner staff in improving technical and organizational skills; (3) organizing and creating awareness-raising activities and tools on international development issues including the rights and participation of women and girls for Canadians; and (4) establishing thematic funds to generate innovative positive and sustainable solutions for marginalized populations particularly women and girls.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased performance of partners in developing countries in implementing development initiatives that are more inclusive innovative and environmentally sustainable and that advance gender equality; and (2) increased participation of Canadians in international development and key global issues.