Manitoba Council on International Cooperation

International Projects

Development Fund

The Development Fund supports projects that improve all areas of individual and community life in the Global South. Through the work of MCIC member agencies and their local partners, these projects are part of a long-term development process, rooted in a commitment to empowerment and self-determination for all peoples.

  • Reducing Violence Against Children in Honduras

    Plan Canada | Country: Honduras | Amount: $40,000 | Funded in 2008/2009

    This project contributes to the reduction of domestic violence against children (girls and boys) in areas of Honduras using gender-sensitive approaches.

  • Solar Powered Assistive Devices

    Canadian Multicultural Disability Centre | Country: Zimbabwe | Amount: $6,052 | Funded in 2008/2009

    In this project, solar powered assistive devices are used to create employment and educational opportunities for persons with disabilities in Zimbabwe. Barriers resulting from disabling conditions require the application of technology. In turn, most of the devices need energy. Therefore, solar panels are sustainable and mobile sources of energy.

  • Strengthening Democratic Processes

    Canadian Lutheran World Relief | Country: India | Amount: $22,809 | Funded in 2008/2009

    In 107 beneficiary communities, this project oversees the training of Strategic Action Groups (SAGs) (Women: 48%; Men: 52%) leaders and members in gender equity, leadership, legal issues and business management and vocational training for development of credit and income generation opportunities.

  • Strengthening the Local Economy and the Community Cooperative of the Santa Marta Region

    United Church of Canada | Country: El Salvador | Amount: $10,085 | Funded in 2008/2009

    This project aims to strengthen an integrated community development project and community cooperative in the Santa Marta region by: augmenting its apiary, kitchen garden, and poultry raising activities with 10 families to improve nutrition and income; strengthening the existing cooperative, integrating 100 members; and, assisting the cooperative in defending communal lands threatened by the possible eviction of 62 families.

  • Support to Peacebuilding Work

    Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba | Country: Uganda | Amount: $45,000 | Funded in 2008/2009

    The overarching goal of this project is to strengthen community structures to advocate for peace, to constructively respond to conflicts, and to participate in reconciliation efforts. The community structures are parent support groups and youth groups of highly motivated and directly affected individuals that are committed to working towards peace in their community. Mediators will contribute to the reunification of families as formerly-abducted children return and mediate in the many conflicts between families that are a result of the war.

  • Sustainable Canola Production in the Peruvian Highlands

    Co-operative Development Foundation | Country: Peru | Amount: $11,275 | Funded in 2008/2009

    This project supports production of canola in Peru, as well as the processing of canola into edible oil, bio-fuel and waste by-product feedstuffs for the benefit of one of the poorest and most vulnerable populations in the country. This project benefits 100 farm families for a total of 700 beneficiaries.

  • Sustaining Peace and Enhancing Livelihoods in Southern Sudan

    CHF | Country: Sudan | Amount: $7,996 | Funded in 2008/2009

    The Sustaining Peace and Enhancing Livelihoods in Southern Sudan (SPELS) Project is designed to develop the capacity of the communities in Sudan to mitigate conflicts while improving and sustaining livelihoods. It will provide stronger economic sustainability for refugees by increasing food production and using agricultural techniques to build assets.

  • Water Supply for Integrated Community Development

    HOPE International Development Agency | Country: Philippines | Amount: $11,805 | Funded in 2008/2009

    HOPE International Development Agency is supporting its local Filipino partner to collaborate with community and regional organizations in the construction of 48 water systems. This project takes place within the broader context of integrated community development. It will provide access to clean water for approximately 17,000 people.

  • Women’s Network Against Violence

    Nicaraguan Children’s Fund | Country: Nicaragua | Amount: $6,928 | Funded in 2008/2009

    The women’s movement against violence links grassroots women’s groups throughout Nicaragua. It includes workshops that empower women to stand up to violence against women. Support is also provided to local projects that bring women together.