Thanks to the unwavering support of our dynamic partners, dedicated volunteers, and generous donors, as well as the resourcefulness of our teams around the globe, we persisted in delivering innovative programs to marginalized groups and individuals, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 restrictions. Today, we stand proud, having officially emerged from the pandemic, and we continue to draw valuable lessons from this global crisis that impacted the most vulnerable among us. As we adapt and strive to enhance collaboration across our organization, we are filled with confidence that together, we are forging a brighter future. 

We invite you to read about some of the key initiatives we undertook this year to address those priorities:  

• We fostered economic opportunities, improving safe, inclusive, and gender-responsive work environments, and building community awareness of the situation of marginalized communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 
• We supported young girls and women with resources, trainings, and a financial stipend so they can focus on their studies in Ethiopia. 
• We assisted young women who are jobless or underemployed by adding a high level of digital competency to their existing credentials, as well as helping with work placements and mentorship in Cameroon.  
• We provided marketing and legal advice and delivering workshops about sales and customer service to migrants who want to start their own businesses in Peru. 
• We transferred technical knowledge to partner organizations that are either raising awareness of human rights and inclusion of people with disabilities, or working on a climate change project, in Colombia.  
• We strengthened the entrepreneurial knowledge of women who are small agricultural producers to increase food security and combat climate change in Honduras. 
• We helped to address school attendance and boost students’ self confidence in remote communities in the Northwest Territories.  
• We engaged with our Indigenous partners at Videa and Moose Hide Campaign, part of our commitment to learn and take tangible steps on the road to reconciliation with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples in Canada. 

In 2022, thanks to you, Cuso’s work touched hundreds of thousands of lives across several continents. As we embark on our 62nd year, we are determined to help build even more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable communities. Now, energized by our new Strategic Plan, we are filled with courage and optimism for the year ahead.  

As always, we are grateful to you for joining us on this journey.  

Sincerely,