March 3, 2021

Sustainable Development Goals Shape a Better Future, in Senegal and Beyond

Inclusive, empowering, transformative—the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a shared vision to improve the lives of people around the world.

February 23, 2021

Cooperation and Connection: My Experience as a CESO Advisor in Senegal

The main objective of the CESO assignment was carry to out a feasibility study on Wi-Fi connectivity. Several strategic sites were studied iteratively to promote the autonomy and development of the community of Kédougou.

February 10, 2021

Elevating Impact: CESO’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan

CESO is immensely proud of the role we’ve played in changing the lives of hundreds of thousands of people across more than 120 countries around the world. But we know we can do more.

February 2, 2021

International Development Week 2021

February 7 to 13 is International Development Week—a chance to celebrate the spirit of global solidarity among Canadians committed to creating a better world.

December 5, 2020

International Volunteer Day 2020: Together Stronger

Saturday, December 5 is International Volunteer Day—a day to thank volunteers and celebrate their positive…

December 4, 2020

Feeding Sheep and Finding Financial Independence

Just after sunrise each morning, Koadima puts out fresh grass and plants for her sheep...

December 1, 2020

Virtual Apparel and Décor Event Supports Small Businesses and Sustainability

For over 20 years, Peruvian designers and entrepreneurs have gathered at Peru Moda and Peru Moda Deco...

December 1, 2020

Giving Tuesday: Back on the Path to Prosperity

Tuesday, December 1 is Giving Tuesday—a day of global generosity to…

November 26, 2020

A Passion for Sustainable Fashion

Fikirte Addis inspects a band of traditional Ethiopian fabric. The carefully woven material will be…

November 11, 2020

Webinar: The Socioeconomic Impacts of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended lives and livelihoods around the world. Developing countries are especially…

October 23, 2020

Case Study: CESO’s Work in Sustainable Tourism in Colombia, Peru, and the Philippines

  In the last fifty years, tourism has become one of the…

October 21, 2020

Case Study: CESO’s Work in Youth and Women’s Entrepreneurship in Burkina Faso

In Burkina Faso, many women and youth struggle to achieve their entrepreneurial goals due…

October 21, 2020

Reflections on Virtual Co-facilitation of MERIT Workshops in Mongolia

The following was written by CESO Advisor Ben Ziegler for his Collaborative…

October 5, 2020

2019-20 Annual Report Now Available

By sharing the right expertise and experience, CESO empowers people, businesses, communities and institutions to drive…

October 2, 2020

Exploring the Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended lives and livelihoods around the world. The economic impact of…

September 16, 2020

From Seed to Store, Food Producers Help Communities Flourish

A bountiful blend of bananas, maize, tomatoes, and beans line the market stalls of Tegucigalpa, Honduras...

September 4, 2020

Solar Power Project Leading Green Energy Initiatives

In rural Ea Tling town, Vietnam, across a 62-hectare stretch of open grassland stands the Cu Jut Solar Power Plant...

August 31, 2020

The Fabric of a Bright Future

Sunlight streams through the arched windows of Gîte-école de Mbour—a skills training centre in Mbour, Senegal...