Description
The Coady Institute ignites leadership that inspires collaborative effort to address challenges, discover opportunities and create sustainable development at the community-level. Established by St. Francis Xavier University in 1959, the Coady Institute is a world-renowned centre of excellence in community-based development and leadership education, offering educational programming for emerging and established community leaders with a passion for social change. Coady’s approach to adult education is practice-focused and participatory, informed by learner-centered and asset-based methods. Through relevant education programs, effective partnerships, and applicable research, the Coady Institute is equipping community leaders and their organizations with the knowledge and practical tools needed to bring about the change they want for themselves. In collaboration with partners in Canada and across the globe, Coady is committed to reducing poverty and transforming societies by strengthening local economies, by building resilient communities, and by promoting social accountability and good governance. Courses are hosted on-campus, off-campus in communities around the globe, and online.
