CESO Blog
A Taste of Benin: Two Recipes
In January 2016, I travelled to Porto-Novo, Benin for my first CESO assignment with…
Attack in Burkina Faso
We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on August 13, 2017. We extend our deep condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the victims of the shooting, including Canadian volunteer, Bilel Diffalah, during this difficult time.
Mongolia: From City to Countryside
My first trip to Mongolia, the mysterious landlocked country nestled quietly between Russia and…
Women of CESO: 50 Years
When CESO was founded in 1967, less than 30% of women were an active part of…
The Critical Role of Micro Enterprise in the Canadian and Global Economy
With the recent release of the government’s international assistance policy and increasing dialogue in the…
Kazakhstan, a country worth discovering
My assignment in Kazakhstan was an extraordinary experience professionally but also on a cultural and human…
My Journey towards the Yukon River Race
On June 21st, Canada will celebrate National Aboriginal Day – a day…
Stories from the Philippines
Volunteer Advisor Jim Ross has been doing CESO assignments in aquaculture, watershed management and…
Building Potential at a Kazakh Bakery
My last assignment in Kazakhstan was at a local bakery in a small town about two…
My first CESO Assignment
In March 2017, I completed my first CESO assignment with Tanga Fresh Ltd., a milk-processing company…
Improving Egg Production at Aviara de Honduras
Aviara de Honduras is a small egg production company based out of San Pedro Sula in…
Wendy Harris testifies to Standing Committee
At the beginning of April, Wendy Harris (CEO and President) delivered a testimony to the Standing…
A new partnership with GCI Group Canada
GCI Group Partners with CESO TORONTO, May 1, 2017 – International economic development…
International Assistance in the 2017 Federal Budget
While waiting for the federal government's new international assistance policy, we can see some clues in the recent federal budget.
Adventures in Addis
In May and June of 2016, I was assigned to support a new educational program at the…
Expanding Opportunities in Guatemala
CESO VA Daniel Rehak describes how a four-week assignment in Guatemala set him and his wife,…
Couple Race to Raise Funds for CESO National Program
Together with my wife Maureen Hatherly, I have entered the Yukon River Quest – a canoe…
International Women’s Day 2017
Here is a short message from Wendy Harris (CEO and President) to recognize the contribution of women in creating stronger economies and better lives:
