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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
A stronger Salt Spring Island food system for all
Salt Spring Island is a 180 square kilometre (70 square miles) land mass in the Salish Sea, between Vancouver Island and the British Columbia Mainland. The Island is dotted by small farms, 45...
New Partnership with River Select Fisheries Cooperative
Community Evolution is proud to announce a new partnership with River Select Fisheries Cooperative to further our mutual aim of promoting co-operation and community economic development as...
Female farmers and entrepreneurs provide diverse food baskets for delivery around La Paz, Bolivia
During the pandemic, Community Evolution’s partner AFLOPHA in Bolivia is providing food and income for their community. AFLOPHA receives orders and provides delivery of fresh vegetables from their greenhouses directly and safely to customers in La Paz via WhatsApp. The group has also partnered with other producers to sell and deliver diverse and nutritious food baskets.