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CUSO- Atlantic

Last Modified on: 05/23/95

How to Contact

Contact: Sean Kelly
Address:
1657 Barrington St., Suite #508
Halifax, NS -B3J 2A1
Email:cusoatl@web.apc.org

Profile

Category: non-government organization
Spoken Languages
Language of Choice: English
Functional Languages
French English
Geographic Focus
international local regional national
Objectives
CUSO is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to social justice around the globe. To reach this goal, we work in partnership with groups and individuals searching for alternatives to the unjust social, economic, and political order that limits people's freedom, fosters inequality, threatens cultures and communities, and degrades the environment.
Area(s) of Activity
community development environment agriculture social justice trade education aboriginal/first nations fishing
Present projects
1. Overseas volunteer recruitment. 2. 'In Our Own Backyard" Travelling Community Economics Exposition (Planning Kit and Displays available free of charge.) 3. 'Fair Trade Zone "95" , an alternative marketplace at the People's Summit.
Publications
1. 'Common-Sense Economics" Database and Success Stories Bank (accessable through SCN and Chebucto) 2. 'The Sustainable Times" a national tabloid newspaper.
Committees
1. Community Economics Reference Committee. 2. Volunteer Team.