There is a barrier to girls' education that doesn't make headlines as often as it should. Every month, across countries like Liberia, thousands of girls miss school simply because they don't have access to sanitary products.

You saw Bertha’s story, and you acted. And because of you, the Let's Read Ntchisi! project is already delivering on that promise in the most wonderful way.

Imagine the moment a teacher's name is called, they walk forward, and receive the certificate that changes everything, not just for them, but for every child they will ever teach.

We are currently living through a moment of reset in international development. The fundamental changes underway are not temporary shifts driven by political cycles; they reflect deeper structural forces that will shape the sector for years to come.

The Girls’ Accelerated Learning Initiative (GALI), in partnership with the WE-CARE Foundation, wrapped up the 2024-2025 academic year with stunning results.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Robert (Bob) Dyck, a visionary whose belief in the power of literacy helped shape CODE from its earliest days.

Sierra Leone desperately needs more qualified women teachers who can be role models and advocates for girls’ education. Thanks to you, teachers like Kadijatu are helping fill that void.

Picture a girl in a classroom in rural Liberia. She’s holding a book with a bright cover, and when she opens it, the story inside could be about her neighbour, her village, the market where her mother sells vegetables.

In 2023, the Unifor Social Justice Fund marked its 10th anniversary by making generous contributions to three outstanding Canadian international development organizations working around the world.

CODE is proud to congratulate Board Director Brenda Okorogba on her appointment to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.