🌍 63 YEARS SHARING SKILLS FOR BETTER FUTURES. 63 years creating a global future free from poverty and inequality by sharing the skills needed to thrive. Join us on our journey to build a brighter future for everyone 💙🌎 🔗Learn more about Cuso International and the positive change is having in the world. Head to our website, https://lnkd.in/eiz-rPq. #CusoInternational #Sustainability #Equality #SkillsToShareFuturesToBuild #SocialInclusion #ClimateAction #GenderEquality #EqualityForAll #Skills #SkillsDevelopment #Sustainability
Cuso International
Non-profit Organizations
Ottawa, Ontario 48,851 followers
International cooperation & development organization creating economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups.
About us
Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and Canada. Registered charitable numbers: Canada: 81111 6813 RR0001 United States: EIN 30-0545486 We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada.
- Website
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https://cusointernational.org/
External link for Cuso International
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1961
- Specialties
- International Development, Volunteer Management, skilled volunteers, Equality, Inclusion, and Climate Action
Locations
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Primary
44 Eccles St
200
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 6S4, CA
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4284 De LaRoche
219
Montreal, Quebec H2J 3H9, CA
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215 Spadina
166
Toronto, Ontario M5T 2C7, CA
Employees at Cuso International
Updates
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🌎🌍 This #InternationalMigrantsDay, we celebrate the incredible contributions of migrants worldwide—workers, students, entrepreneurs, and artists shaping brighter futures. Migration is key to sustainable development. How will you champion a world of inclusion and opportunity? #MigrationMatters #Migrant #Migration #Innovation #Sustainability #Inclusion
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🖐️Supporting Queens to Fight GBV and End Child Marriage in Cameroon! As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Cuso International, in partnership with MINPROFF and WAA Cameroon, hosted a transformative workshop in Yaoundé. This initiative brought together 15 queens from across Cameroon and 4 parliamentarians to strengthen their roles as advocates against child marriage and GBV. 📌 Key outcomes: ✨ Regional action plans tailored to cultural contexts ✨ Advocacy toolkits for community campaigns ✨ Skills to support survivors and drive legislative change Together, we’re building a future free from violence and filled with opportunity for every child. 🔗Stay inspired by the change you're making. Get stories and updates delivered to your inbox every month: https://lnkd.in/e6VWUDha #EndChildMarriage #16DaysOfActivism #GenderEquality #SocialInclusion
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🎁 This Holiday Season, Your Gift Goes 6x Further! In Honduras, Betty transformed her small plot into a thriving specialty coffee business. This season, help more women like Betty gain the skills they need to escape poverty and achieve their dreams. 🌟Your gift is matched 6x—make an even bigger impact! https://ow.ly/JWau50UihKL #HolidayGifts #Holidays #Coffee #Christmas #HolidaysSeason
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🎉👥 Celebrating #InternationalVolunteerDay in Colombia! From November 25-28, the SHARE program team in Colombia hosted a volunteer retreat in Guatavita’s stunning countryside. Volunteers and staff connected over workshops, cultural activities, and meaningful conversations, fostering growth and a family-like bond. Highlights included a hike to Lake Guatavita with indigenous Muisca guides, engaging workshops on communication and safety, and delicious meals prepared by locals. Volunteers left inspired, informed, and closer than ever. Thank you to all participants for making it unforgettable! #Volunteer #Volunteering #SkillsToShareFuturesToBuild #Colombia
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#HumanRights Day 2024: Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now Human rights are the foundation of peaceful, just, and inclusive societies. Together, we can build a more equal and sustainable future by standing up against hate, misinformation, and inequality. How will you stand up for human rights today? #HumanRightsDay #Inclusion #Sustainability #Equality
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✊On November 25, Cuso International’s Honduras office and volunteers launched the 16 Days of Activism for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This year’s message: No excuses. Together, we stand for respect, safety, and a life free from violence. How will you take action to end gender violence? #16Days #EndViolence #NoExcuses
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🌍 VOLUNTEERS HELP BUILD A BETTER WORLD 💙 ✨ On this International Volunteer Day, we are proud to highlight the volunteers who contribute their time, energy and talents towards our global partnerships. We are a collective of 13 Canadian Volunteer Cooperation Agencies, and together we are working to build a more just, inclusive and sustainable world driven by international solidarity. This video celebrates the dedication of our volunteers around the world. United in their mission, they promote gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls globally, advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. THANK YOU, for your dedication, your passion and your expertise. Watch our collective video and let’s celebrate the impact of volunteers together! https://lnkd.in/ejm_EV9R #BecomingAVolunteer #IVD2024 #GoforTheGoals #InternationalCooperation #InternationalVolunteerDay #ThankYouThursday SUCO Youth Challenge International CECI Veterinarians without Borders North America International Bureau for Children's Rights Programme CLÉ Catalyste+ World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC) Crossroads International | Carrefour International Oxfam
Happy International Volunteers Day!
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✨💙 Happy #InternationalVolunteerDay! Today, we celebrate the incredible power of volunteering – the choice to make a difference in the face of challenges like inequality, climate change, and social injustices. Volunteers are the heart of stronger communities, working across generations to create a brighter future for all. Together, we can tackle the biggest global challenges and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 🔗 Explore volunteer opportunities with us! https://lnkd.in/dqkS4xRr 💙 Let’s honor and thank all the volunteers making the world a better place! #IVD2024
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📢 Canada Post may be on strike, but you can still support the life-changing work of Cuso International! Nicolas Moyer, our CEO, explains how easy it is to donate online. It’s fast, secure, and your tax receipt arrives instantly via email. Let’s continue building stronger, more equitable communities together! Donate now: https://lnkd.in/ghpWnQt #CanadaPostStrike #DonateOnline #ChangeMakers #SupportCommunities #CusoInternational