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Signing off (for now) from Sucre, Bolivia

Genevieve Drouin's last day in Sucre was rainy, but she was able to explore the World Heritage Site and once the fog cleared, hopped a plane to La Paz for an important meeting with CIDA to cap off her trip. Continue reading →

Spending time with Bolivia’s kids and parents

Day four from Bolivia, and CFTC Program Manager Genevieve Drouin has had many inspiring conversations with parents in Bolivia's most remote and impoverished communities. They want what all parents want: health and education - and a better life - for their children. And they are working hard to achieve it. Continue reading →

Returning to Bolivia

Blogging from the high Andes in Bolivia! Guest blogger and CFTC Program Manager, Genevieve Drouin, shares her insights into our work on children's health in Sucre through partner, IPTK. Continue reading →

New Adventures on the Horizon in 2012

It's a new year, and Debra gives thanks to CFTC donors for their contributions in 2011, and looks ahead to the big trends facing the non-profit sector in 2012. Continue reading →

Kindness across the miles at the holidays

The entire CFTC family wishes happy holidays to you and yours wherever you are around the world. Continue reading →

Getting educated in Northern Ghana

Along roads lined with burned fields, we make our way to the Upper West Region to visit the children and communities and learn more about the latest educational and livelihoods programs supported by local partner, SIDSEC. Continue reading →

Celebrating Good Livelihoods in Bolgatanga, Ghana

CFTC's Mueni Udeozor continues her Ghanaian journey in the Upper East Region with a visit to the women's farm collectives supported by TradeAID International. The Zaare Craft Centre, where the beautiful baskets and other handiwork are made, officially opens amid much dancing and celebration. Continue reading →

6 Ways to Bring More Meaning to Holiday Gift-giving

Bringing more meaning into the holiday gift-giving season doesn't take much money, just some creativity! Here are six tips to help you spread compassion, generosity and appreciation far and wide this holiday season. Continue reading →

CFTC’s Annual Report Recognized for Financial Transparency

Some thoughts about heeding the call to action issued at this year's Voluntary Sector Reporting Awards, where CFTC was honoured to be a finalist for an Award of Excellence in Financial Reporting Transparency. Continue reading →

Creating Change at Elsipogtog First Nation

The Elsipogtog First Nation community has significant and increasing poverty and related health issues, which CFTC is helping to alleviate through breakfast and lunch programs for the children of Elsipogtog Public School. In our visit, we worked together with community leaders to figure out how to best leverage a community garden and engage parents in nutrition education for their children. This is a community prepared for taking action and full of ideas. Continue reading →