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Cuso International

International development organization advancing gender equality

Overview

Cuso International partners with communities to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups, focusing on gender equality, social inclusion, economic resilience, and climate action. It mobilizes skilled volunteers and professionals to support local partners in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Canada through capacity building and community-driven projects. It operates as a registered charity with a long history (since 1961) and uses a non-profit, skill-sharing, international cooperation model rather than for-profit services. Its goal is to help marginalized people build better futures by sharing skills and advancing inclusion and climate action.

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About Cuso International

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Why Cuso International is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

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Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Ottawa, Canada

Founded

1961

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What believers are saying

  • FY2025 revenue rose 8% to $27.66 million, with a $197,962 surplus.
  • Power Corporation's support expanded the Canadian Program and Northern Distance Learning in 2026.
  • Rotary's $45,000 Ethiopia donation plus 14:1 government matching amplifies program leverage.

What critics are saying

  • FY2025 still relied on $15.45 million from Global Affairs Canada funding.
  • A $27.46 million expense base leaves execution exposed if donor renewals slip in 2026.
  • Loss of federal support would cripple volunteer placements and threaten Cuso's operating model.

What makes Cuso International unique

  • Cuso International pairs volunteers with programs across 743,920 participants in FY2025.
  • Its Indigenous Canada Program launched in 2024, strengthening domestic reconciliation work.
  • Government-backed volunteer placements and in-kind hours create a distinctive low-cash operating model.

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Mental Health Support

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

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