Tag Archives: Canadian Co-operative Association

Voice for Women

Am I A Feminist? I’m from rural Alberta, oil country, where men easily outnumber women 3:1. I have a high tolerance for inappropriate comments, sexual advances and ignorant beliefs. I sometimes even wonder where my passion for social justice comes … Continue reading

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Dance Parties or Work Functions?

International Credit Union Day 2013 Malawi, Africa This year is a small milestone in my career, I am spending my 5th year in the credit union system in Africa. We call our credit union’s in Africa Savings and Credit Cooperatives, … Continue reading

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Babies and Boobies

Breastfeeding,what’s the big deal? Yesterday and today I am attending my second Group Savings and Loan Association (GSLA) training, but this session at Ulimi SACCO had a different focus. We are training a group of community opinion leaders so they … Continue reading

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