CTF is grateful for support from the Canadian government for over 40 years. The current International Cooperation Program is delivered through agreements between the CTF Trust Fund and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), based in Gatineau, Quebec.
CIDA’s Mission is to lead Canada's international effort to help people living in poverty.
The Agency was established in 1968 to administer the bulk of Canada's official development assistance (ODA) program. The measure of its success lies in its contribution to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Canada's broader international policy objectives.
Through the Canadian Partnership Branch's Voluntary Sector, the Canadian International Development Agency supports the work of nearly 270 Canadian voluntary organizations on a cost-shared basis.
In doing so, the Agency:
- helps build the capacity of developing country partners;
- increases the policy influence of the voluntary sector;
- leverages resources such as networks, research, funding, and volunteers;
- promotes knowledge-sharing at community, national, regional, and global levels; and engages Canadians in development issues.
The CTF 2005-10 Agreement with CIDA provides federal funding for the main elements of CTF international cooperation, including Project Overseas, Inter-action teams, the John Thompson Program, Education for All (EFA) projects and regional activities. The CTF Trust Fund meets the 40% cost-share requirement with financial support from CTF, Project Overseas sponsorship and program contributions by CTF Member organizations and affiliate, other donors and the in-kind contributions of Canadian teacher volunteers.
In May 2009, the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced three priority themes that will guide CIDA's work going forward: