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Program improves quality of life for young girls and boys in rural Colombia
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Program improves quality of life for young girls and boys in rural Colombia

Nov 27 2023

Connie Nunn - Cuso International Volunteer
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A pursuit in public health and giving back

Oct 06 2023

Coffee farm in Honduras
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Lighting the way for women coffee farmers in Honduras

Aug 03 2023

Cuso International’s volunteer management system poised to boost the culture of volunteerism in Ethiopia
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Cuso International’s volunteer management system poised to boost the culture of volunteerism in Ethiopia

May 25 2023

Jacque - Working to improve gender equality in Nigeria
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Working to improve gender equality in Nigeria

May 24 2023

Margot Ferguson - Supporting students’ education in the Northwest Territories
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Supporting students’ education in the Northwest Territories

May 19 2023

Two older people, a man and woman, smiling in the sun at the camera
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A decades-long tradition of giving

Oct 21 2022

A Black woman with sunglasses holding a tray of crops
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Tanzanian women and youth are harvesting hope as well as crops

Oct 21 2022

A Black woman with a floral shirt and a mask smiling at the camera
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Sustainable farming project in Jamaica supports women with disabilities

Oct 21 2022

A group of young people having a conversation
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Educational program encourages young Ethiopian girls to speak up and pursue their dreams

Oct 21 2022

A young man in a hoodie standing in front of a book shelf
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Supporting students’ education and success

Oct 21 2022

Sharleen andGerry
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Sharing the gift of entrepreneurship through volunteering

Sep 30 2022

Roselin
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Providing hope and opportunity in Colombia

Sep 30 2022

Kizimba-Tanzania
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Kizimba Business Model: Supporting girls and women in Tanzania

Jun 29 2022

Kim Quy Nguyen
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Bridging education gaps in Canada’s north

Jun 28 2022

Ann Speak, Cuso alumni
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The joy of learning, and of giving back

Mar 29 2022

Woman standing among corn plants, Cameroon.
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App offers Cameroonian farmers critical weather info to survive climate fluctuations

Feb 07 2022

Honduras-women-website-filephoto-2022
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Gender equality website provides a tool to ‘change minds and behaviours’ in Honduras

Feb 07 2022

Several women smiling, gathered together, Cameroon. (Cuso International file photo, Cameroon)
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Women, mothers become ‘agents of community transformation’ in Cameroon

Feb 07 2022

Climate Action
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Q&A with Cuso International's new CEO

Nov 15 2021

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Strong women leaders give young girls a voice in Cameroon

Nov 09 2021

Cuso International
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Together, we’ve been creating brighter futures since 1961

Jul 07 2021

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#IamCuso: Colin McNairn

May 11 2021

Canada/NWT
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Embracing the rich culture and resilient communities in Canada’s north

Feb 02 2021

Woman holding bottle
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Refill Not Landfill: Businesses in Laos reducing plastic consumption

Oct 14 2020

Three women holding woven rugs
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Perspectives: Amanda Klassen -- Stronger than a super typhoon

Sep 29 2020

People walking on snow
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Q+A: Lois Boody

Sep 25 2020

Woman holding up toddler
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Breaking tradition: How an Indigenous women’s organization is shaping the future of Myanmar

Sep 04 2020

Man and woman in a food store
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Sharing skills, building futures: The Cookes

Jun 26 2020

Group of children
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Helping young students in Jamaica see better to learn better

May 29 2020

Dr Bruce in Tanzania
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A Helping Hand for Health Care in Tanzania

Oct 01 2019

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Cooking up positive change in Myanmar

Sep 30 2019

Three women smiling
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Growing a successful business in Bolivia: Indigenous women entrepreneurs turning plants into profits

Sep 30 2019

Two woman in field, holding smart phone
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There’s an app for that: women farmers build climate resilience

Sep 28 2019

Woman with infant
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Saving the lives of Ethiopian moms and babies

Sep 17 2019

Woman with bicycle
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Making a mark: volunteer’s work on climate change recognized by UN

Apr 16 2019

Woman with microphone and headphones
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‘It gives me joy’: a radio show is changing lives in Cameroon

Jan 30 2019

Two men with bull
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New ideas: helping Philippine farmers thrive

Dec 14 2018

Woman in field
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A fruitful exchange in Colombia

Dec 13 2018

Women holding banners and signs
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When once isn’t enough

Nov 28 2018

Woman holding sign
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On a mission: advancing women’s rights in Myanmar

Nov 23 2018

Woman holding baby
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Access to maternal care is saving lives

Nov 20 2018

People looking at a tablet
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Post secondary students engage in real-world research practices with Cuso International

Nov 06 2018

Two women smiling
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Women’s agricultural co-op reaping benefits in Cameroon

Oct 04 2018

Three women smiling
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Shifting attitudes in a male-dominated culture

Aug 28 2018

Woman with beehive
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Novel approach reaps results for Cameroon farmers

Aug 28 2018

Northern Canadian student Carmen
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Volunteering in Northern Canada

Jun 18 2018

Three people and dog in front of building in Peru
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Saving Up for a Brighter Future in Peru

May 24 2018

Woman and man smiling
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Working Alongside Honduran Indigenous Communities to Support Women’s Rights

Apr 17 2018

Young children in Philippines
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Supporting Ongoing Typhoon Haiyan Recovery in the Philippines

Apr 17 2018

Merle in the forests of Guyana
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How a Passion for Birding Inspired One Canadian Volunteer in Guyana

Apr 17 2018

Woman making tortillas in Somoto Nicaragua
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Opening Doors to Eco-tourism, Income and Lasting Change

Mar 26 2018

Three boys smiling
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Giving Jamaican Youth the Chance to Thrive

Mar 26 2018

Rosa en Bolivie
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Rosa’s Path Out of Poverty

Mar 24 2018

Woman smiling
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Helping Rosibel Find Her Voice

Dec 06 2017

Man with chickens
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Nigerian youth are creating a brighter future

Nov 15 2017

People working at a shared table
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Myths of Violence Against Women – In Canada and Myanmar

Nov 08 2017

People working at a shared table
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Canadian Lawyer Volunteers in Myanmar

Nov 08 2017

Women at outdoor food market
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Filipino Canadian’s Volunteer Advises Her Community: You Can Do It!

Oct 16 2017

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We love hearing stories from our alumni and partners. For a chance to be featured contact Laura Beamish at by email at laura.beamish@cusointernational.org.

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