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WHAT IS THE VOLUNTEER COOPERATION PROGRAM?
The Volunteer Cooperation Program is a Government of Canada initiative that enables Canadians and permanent residents to share their knowledge and expertise by collaborating with partner organizations around the world.
Through their engagement, volunteers contribute to strengthening communities, supporting local initiatives, and building a more just and sustainable future.
WHY VOLUNTEER ABROAD?
Create a positive impact
Join teams driving impact for the people and the planet.
Grow personally & professionally
Share your skills, gain hands-on experience, and discover a deeper sense of purpose.
Connect with people & cultures
Meet inspiring individuals, collaborate with dedicated teams, and immerse yourself in new cultures.
Build your future
Gain experience and open doors to new opportunities for impact.
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Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie
In 1991, the Paul Gérin-Lajoie Foundation created La Dictée P.G.L., a major educational project implemented in Canada and internationally for elementary and secondary school students. Over the years, this flagship program has been enriched with new initiatives, such as the Francophonie Dictée P.G.L. dedicated to businesses and the Municipal Dictée P.G.L. aimed at integrating newcomers.
The Paul Gérin-Lajoie Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to contribute to improving living conditions through quality education in Africa and Haiti. The Foundation is also recognized for its projects in socio-economic empowerment, health and food security, sustainable development, and gender equality. In Canada, the Foundation carries out awareness-raising activities on international cooperation and solidarity, notably through the Skills, Leadership, Education Volunteer Cooperation Program (CLÉ Program).
Veterinarians Without Borders
Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB) is a mission-driven organization working at the intersection of animal,
human, and environmental health. Guided by a One Health approach, we partner with communities in Sub-Saharan Africa,
Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America to strengthen animal health systems, support sustainable livelihoods, and improve
health outcomes for all species.
We believe healthy animals lead to healthier people and more resilient environments. That’s why we integrate veterinary
services, public health, environmental sustainability, and gender equity into everything we do.
UPA International Development (UPA DI)
UPA International Development (UPA DI) is an international development organization affiliated with the Union of Agricultural Producers (UPA) of Quebec. It focuses on developing family agricultural entrepreneurship as a sustainable model that balances economic, ecological, individual, and collective interests. Its support is primarily directed toward democratic professional agricultural organizations (PAOs) and the structuring of the agricultural and agri-food sector in the regions where it operates. UPA DI is active in around fifteen countries across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Latin America.
VOLUNTEER VOICES
Oct 9, 2026
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Le pouvoir des partenariats et du changement porté par les communautés
The Power of Partnerships and Community-Led Change
Le parcours d’une personne bénévole qui soutient les coopératives.
A volunteer’s journey supporting co-operatives, empowering women, and fostering community-led change in Ghana.
Jul 9, 2026
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Développer ses compétences professionnelles tout en renforçant les coopératives au Ghana
Growing Professional Skills While Strengthening Cooperatives in Ghana
Un mandat de volontariat qui a transformé l’expertise en action, en soutenant le développement des coopératives et la transformation des
A volunteer mandate that turned expertise into action, supporting cooperative development and policy transformation in Ghana.
