SUCO-Solidarité Union Coopération

Published purpose

This Volunteer Cooperation Program sends190 volunteer advisors to work with local organizations in developing countries. The program aims to improve food security and sustainable economic growth by focusing on: (1) training of beneficiaries in agriculture; (2) agricultural and livestock production; (3) marketing and entrepreneurship for market development; (4) job creation and income generation; (5) nutrition, sanitation and protection of natural resources; and (6) organizational development for participation and mobilization of development actors. The program also supports a public engagement program to form a body of Canadian citizens who are educated, informed and engaged.