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At home and around the world, CESO volunteers, supporters and clients help to build strong independent communities.

Our Mission: To build capacity in governance and economic development through the transfer of knowledge and skills by Volunteer Advisers.

Can CESO help you?

Do you have a business in need of advice and services? Does your community require assistance in financial management, business development and governance? Could your students, business or organization benefit from a temporary or ongoing mentorship? If so, CESO Volunteer Advisers can provide you with the help needed to achieve the goals you set for your organization. See National and International Services.

We're in the business of promoting economic self-sufficiency and better governance practices

Our not-for-profit organization maintains a roster of over 2,700 Volunteer Advisers (VAs), one of the biggest resource banks of management and technical expertise of its kind. Every year, CESO completes approximately 1,500 assignments, in collaboration with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians, and international clients.

What's New

Find out what's new at CESO.

See News Releases for National Volunteer Week

CESO has been nominated for the Cowater / CRC Sogema Award Recognizing Excellence in Capacity Building of SMEs in Developing Countries and Countries in Transition. See Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) Press Release.

Aeroplan

Find out more about Aeroplan Beyond Miles.

Volunteering

Find out about CESO Volunteering and How to join.

Read FOCUS, CESO's quarterly newsletter.

National Services

Aboriginal programs

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International Services

CESO contacts abroad

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