Welcome to Canadian Foundation for Development and Empowerment
Emancipating Youth With Tools for Academic Success
Welcome to Canadian Foundation for Development and Empowerment
Emancipating Youth With Tools for Academic Success
About cfde.org
Our Mission
At the Canadian Foundation for Development and Empowerment (CFDE) we provide the tools and resources necessary for young people to thrive academically. We endeavor to define and respond to systemic issues that impact the quality of life and well-being of young people who want to succeed.
Our History
The Canadian Foundation for Development and Empowerment (CFDE) strives to create immediate, long-lasting changes by assisting children, youth, and young adults to operate at their highest potential, both academically and socially.
The CFDE endeavors to free youth from social and financial barriers by providing school materials, information on community resources, counselling, and other personal support services in order to help those in need. Along with supporting students as they continue education, we also assist young people who have discontinued their schooling. We aim to help students reintroduce themselves into school or provide them with resources to explore and begin vocational training.
Our Programmes
Services for Low-Income Children/Youth
- CFDE provides educational materials (such as backpacks, calculators, notebooks, and pencils) to schools in the Edmonton area.
- Free Online Activity Centre.
Our Programmes
Services for Post-Secondary Students
- CFDE helps post-secondary students find grants, scholarships, and bursaries. A database with information on the thousands of financial aid opportunities in Alberta is updated on a weekly basis.
- CFDE offers free support services to young people in need. Our volunteers are available to facilitate walk-ins during business hours.
- We have experienced staff who are ready to assist with finding housing, searching for practicum, finding volunteer opportunities, and proofreading resumes and cover letters by appointment only.
Services for Low-Income Adults
- CFDE provides specialty training for adults in need such as ESL courses, computer classes, and other training programs
- CFDE provides specialty training for newcomers