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What we do
Community Evolution is a community economic development organization that partners with cooperatives and community-based enterprises to help communities gain control of their local economies.
We are a registered charity that operates in Canada, Bolivia and Ecuador. We offer a customized facilitation process that combines community mobilization, capacity building and financial support for social impact.
We envision a world where people work together to build sustainable and empowered communities.
Where we work
Bolivia
In Bolivia, we partner with community enterprises in the area of sustainable food production. The majority of the associations’ members are indigenous women working the land to grow mostly vegetables.
Canada
Our partners in Canada dedicate their attention to growing food that is safe and healthy. Besides working to protect the land, they create income-generating opportunities for local communities.
Ecuador
In Ecuador, our partners are involved in both sustainable food production and community tourism. This approach diversifies their source of income and improves livelihoods and economic prosperity.
Our partners
How to get involved
There are several ways to help Community Evolution support all these incredible community enterprises.
What’s new
Female farmers association’s work during pandemic featured in new video
Our partner in Bolivia, Aymara Women Vegetable Producers Association of Achocalla (AFLOPHA), has been featured in Spanish-language video produced by local marketing firm Serpentina Digital. The...
Community Evolution Partner wins Green Prize from the the Development Bank of Ecuador
The Development Bank of Ecuador, in a special event held in Quito, recognized 12 finalist projects for their efforts to care for the environment and advance social causes. In 2019, 115 applicants...
Study highlights the benefits of association in the panela industry in Sigchos, Ecuador
Research completed by economics student Eduardo Cobos Hernández of Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador in Quito highlights a few of the reasons why Community Evolution partner, Flor de Caña,...