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The Co-operative Development Foundation (CDF) of Canada is thrilled to announce UFA Co-operative Limited's commitment of $100,000 over the next four years to the Build a Better World Campaign.
According to Jim Laverick, UFA's Chairman, "This was an easy decision and we are excited to take our support for CDF to the next level, especially during the International Year of Co-operatives. With this donation, we hope to inspire others to follow suit in supporting the efforts of CDF and the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) in alleviating poverty through co-operative development." With a long-standing history of support for rural communities in Western Canada, UFA is extending its reach to help impoverished communities in developing countries.
The Build a Better World Campaign aims to raise $12 million in support of international co-operative development over the next four years. The campaign was inspired in part by the International Year of Co-operatives, and by the growing need for co-operatives to address poverty in the developing world. "We are delighted that UFA has chosen to be part of our campaign and supporting our efforts at such a significant level. On behalf of the people whose lives will be improved through this donation, we are very grateful," said Julie Breuer, CDF's Director of Fundraising and Operations.
According to Michael Barrett, Chair of CDF, "Co-operatives are among the most effective tools in reducing and eliminating poverty, and our long association with the international development program of the CCA has proven that time and time again through hundreds of projects in Asia, Africa and Latin America. We are excited that UFA is supporting this important initiative in such a big way and joining us as we work to improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of the world's poorest people. The funds raised from this campaign will allow the CCA to more aggressively pursue innovation and excellence in co-operative poverty reduction."
About UFA Co-operative Limited
UFA Co-operative Limited is one of Canada's largest and most dynamic co-operatives. As a progressive and diversified business, it strives to provide the products, services and solutions for their owners and customers in rural communities.
Since 1909, UFA has grown from a small-scale local co-operative into an extensive retail operation with 120,000 active owners. UFA's businesses include agriculture, petroleum, construction and outdoor adventure. For more information, visit www.ufa.com.
The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF) is a registered charitable organization. It raises money, mostly from Canadian co-operatives and co-op members, to help alleviate poverty by building and strengthening financial and non-financial co-ops in developing countries. Working with the Canadian Co-operative Association and other partners, it helps poor communities fight poverty and create more secure lives through community-owned co-ops.
For further information, please contact:
Amanda Bates
Director, Communication and Brand
UFA Co-operative Limited: (403) 570-4169
amanda.bates@ufa.com
Julie Breuer
Director, Fundraising & Operations
Co-operative Development Foundation
(613) 238-6711 ext. 215
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