SUCO-Solidarité Union Coopération

Published purpose

The program concentrates its activities in three sectors: private sector development through partners' institutional and organizational strengthening; good governance through local development; and promotion of environmental sustainability through agriculture, forestry, fish and cattle farming systems. Every year, 22 volunteers support these efforts. The objectives of the program are: (1) help partners gain knowledge and adopt development practices that are democratic, just and sustainable; (2) help partners improve individual and collective well-being through socio-economic activities; (3) promote gender equity and empower women in gaining autonomy and influence; (4) support partners in their actions and practices leading towards viable and sustainable environmental development; and (5) promote openness for exchange and dialogue between development partners (government authorities and civil society organizations). An amount of $80,622 has been added to the total amount for each of the Volunteer Cooperation Agency programs for CIDA-led program evaluations.