CDF Canada - Voice For Women and Girls Project

17/03/2026

A pre-mandate meeting was held for Gloria and Christopher
The session brought together key project partners in Tamale, providing an opportunity for Gloria and Christopher to share their mandate and outline what they intend to achieve with CDF Canada through their volunteering work.

It was a moment of alignment, collaboration, and shared vision, as partners engaged in meaningful discussions and explored ways to work together effectively. The energy and commitment in the room set a strong foundation for the journey ahead and the impact to come.

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

A post-mandate meeting for Cedric was convened to reflect on progress made, lessons learned, and the way forward, as part of our ongoing commitment to good governance and accountability.

03/02/2026

📍 Salaga Community Gender Dialogue Session

We successfully held a Community Gender Dialogue Session with key stakeholders in the Salaga community, bringing together traditional leaders, opinion leaders, women, youth representatives, and community members to engage in open and meaningful discussions on gender issues.

The session provided a safe space to examine gender norms, roles, and power relations within households and the wider community, and how these affect women, men, girls, and boys. Together, we explored practical ways to promote gender equality, mutual respect, and shared responsibility for sustainable community development.

We are grateful to all stakeholders who participated actively and shared valuable insights. Your commitment is a strong step toward building a more inclusive and equitable Salaga community.

🤝🏾 Together, we can challenge harmful norms and promote positive change.

20/12/2025

Earlier this month, CDF Canada’s IAAM and VOICE for Women and Girls Projects came together in Malawi to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This global campaign raises awareness, demands action, and works to prevent violence against women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals worldwide. These activities also marked the launch of the 2025 campaign theme, “Unite to End Digital Gender-Based Violence in Malawi.”

In 2025, the campaign places a timely and urgent focus on digital gender-based violence, recognizing that harm in online spaces is real, pervasive, and deeply connected to safety, education, leadership, and participation in public life. Alongside government and community partners, both projects took part in campaign launch activities to reaffirm their shared commitment to gender equality, safeguarding, and the creation of safer, more inclusive communities, both offline and online.

Learn more about IAAM, VOICE and CDF’s work to support the 16 Days of Activism and address digital gender-based violence https://lnkd.in/enX8r7gt

CDF Canada and all of its programming remain committed to supporting initiatives that advance dignity, safety, and inclusion for women and girls, not just for 16 days, but every day.

13/12/2025

📢 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence | Nanumba South District

As part of the global 16 Days of Activism, Nanumba South District, in collaboration with CDF Canada’s VOICE for Women and Girls Project, held a powerful awareness program at Wulensi Senior High School in the Nanumba South District Assembly.

The event brought together key stakeholders including a Cybersecurity Officer, Gender Desk Officer, Social Welfare Officer, District Education Director, DOVVSU representatives, and the District Chief Executive, Hon. Musah Abdul-Rashid.

Students were sensitized on digital violence, its various forms, and safe reporting channels available for support and justice. The campaign was further amplified through a radio discussion, extending the conversation beyond the school to the wider community.

Together, we are uniting to end digital violence against women and girls and creating safer spaces online and offline. 💜✊🏾

SEND GHANA SWIDA GH Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada CDF Canada - IAAM Project Ghana Cooperative Credit Unions Association Save the Children US

27/11/2025

Gender-Based Violence is not a tradition. It is a crime.
This powerful reminder calls us to speak up, stand up, and protect the futures of women and girls everywhere.
🧡 Let’s UNiTE to end GBV.

SEND GHANA SWIDA GH Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada Save the Children US

26/11/2025

Digital violence is not just online it’s real, harmful, and silencing.
As we mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, let’s unite to make our digital spaces safe for every woman and girl.
📢 Speak up
🚫 Report abuse
🤝 Support survivors
Together, we can build a safer digital Ghana. 🧡

SEND GHANA SWIDA GH Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada CDF Canada - IAAM Project

25/11/2025

Today, CDF Canada’s VOICE for Women and Girls Project joins the world to launch the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global call to UNiTE and End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls.
Online abuse is not only a violation of rights it creates barriers to education, mental health, safety, leadership, and full participation in community life.

When we protect digital spaces, amplify girls’ voices, strengthen reporting systems, and challenge harmful online behaviors, we build safer homes, schools, communities, and futures.
Over the next 16 days, VOICE will amplify stories of resilience, engage communities, and promote actions that safeguard the rights and dignity of every woman and girl both online and offline.
Because prevention is possible. Change is collective. And her safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Together, we rise to create a world where girls can learn, express themselves, and thrive without fear not just for 16 days, but every day.
UNiTE and End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls.
The time is now.
Save the Children US SEND GHANA SWIDA GH Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada Ghana Cooperative Credit Unions Association CDF Canada - IAAM Project Lisa Victoria Vance Kombat Solomon

12/10/2025

Celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child
CDF Canada, in collaboration with the East Gonja District Assembly, proudly joined hands to celebrate this year’s International Day of the Girl Child. 💖
The two-day event began with a radio discussion featuring brilliant students who voiced their hopes and challenges as girls in their community.
On the second day, the town of Salaga came alive with a float through the streets, raising awareness on girls’ rights and empowerment, followed by a free breast screening session to promote women’s health.

As part of our commitment to supporting girls’ well-being, CDF Canada sponsored the celebration with sanitary pads and other essential items for the girls.

We were honored to have in attendance Madam Amanda Wecheng (Girl Child Officer), Madam Abibah Abubakari-Soala (Director of Education), Hon. Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahim (MP for Salaga South), and other distinguished dignitaries who graced the occasion.

Together, we continue to uplift, empower, and celebrate the potential of every girl. 💪 SEND GHANA Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada Ghana Cooperative Credit Unions Association Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada CDF Canada - IAAM Project SWIDA GH Lisa Victoria Vance Save the Children US Mac-Beth B. Yakuba