Partner Descriptions and Links

CCDB: Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh

https://ccdbbd.org/

Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh (CCDB) works at the community level to support local women’s organizations to address issues of climate change through the development of community-based climate change adaptation. CCDB provides training and builds the capacity of these organizations, supports them to engage in advocacy; and encourages them to interact with local government institutions and develop opportunities for alternative livelihoods in the face of climate change.

CLE: Centre Haïtien du Leadership et de L’Excellence

https://clehaiti.org/

Centre Haïtien du Leadership et de L’Excellence (CLE) uses research, educational programs and networking campaigns to enhance the capacities of Haitian leaders. Fanm Angaje, is CLE’s new 15-month fellowship program in women’s leadership. The program focuses on leadership development, asset-based community development (ABCD), social entrepreneurship, and women’s rights and women’s movements in Haiti.

Coady: Coady International Institute

https://coady.stfx.ca/

Coady Institute is dedicated to community-based development and leadership education. It is committed to reducing poverty and transforming societies by strengthening local economies, building resilient communities, and promoting social accountability and good governance. The Institute provides capacity building support to the partners, as well as implementing a learning agenda on issues related to women’s community-based leadership, action research, documentation, and regional and global learning forums.

SEWA: Self Employed Women’s Association

https://www.sewa.org/

Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) is a member-based organization of self-employed women workers in the informal sector in India. It assists women workers to achieve economic sustainability and self-reliance. Founded in 2005, SEWA Manager Ni School (SMS) provides leadership and management education to women from the informal economy.

TGNP: Tanzania Gender Networking Programme

https://tgnp.or.tz/

Tanzania Gender Networking Programme (TGNP) strives for gender equality, equity and social justice for all. The organization contributes to the development of a transformative feminist social movement in Tanzania. TGNP’s purpose is to improve policy and institutional frameworks and processes to achieve social and gender transformation and women empowerment.

WISE: Organization for Women in Self Employment

https://www.wiseethiopia.org/

Organization for Women in Self Employment (WISE) focuses on economic and social empowerment of women and girls, helping them to achieve self-reliance and improve their quality of life. WISE organizes women and girls in savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs), and provides training and financial services to them. WISE’s social enterprise division, the Meleket Training Center, was established in 2012 after the civil society proclamation on social enterprises.

We wish to acknowledge Cynthia Khoury for her vibrant visual reflections of the sessions.