Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace is a 2-star charity. It has Low demonstrated impact, and has a B- Results Reporting grade, which is below average. Its overhead costs are within Ci’s reasonable range. The charity’s reserves can cover program costs for two years and eight months.

Founded in 1967, Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CCODP) provides emergency aid; addresses social, political, and economic injustices globally; and educates Canadians about humanitarian issues. In addition to its awareness and advocacy program in Canada, it runs five programs internationally: Ecological Justice, Citizen Participation, Justice for Women, Peace and Reconciliation, and Humanitarian Aid. CCODP spent $14.4m on its programs and grants in the fiscal year ending in August (F2024). It did not break down spending by program.

Ecological Justice supports initiatives that promote the sustainable use of natural resources. In Madagascar, the charity’s partner, Conseil de Développement d’Andohatapenaka, taught 3,000 households soil conservation techniques and sustainable development practices.

The charity promotes Citizen Participation by providing political education and training, and raises awareness about the electoral process. Its partner, Pastoral Land Commission, trained 125 people in human rights and citizenship in Brazil. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 3,000 women led awareness-raising sessions focusing on citizenship participation and the electoral process.

Justice for Women works to transform the power relations that create gender inequalities, preventing women from being active citizens in their communities. CCODP’s partners in Myanmar, Trócaire and Karuna Mission Social Solidarity, gave 419 women financial assistance and hygiene kits.

Peace and Reconciliation supports people who have been affected by violence. CCODP’s partner in Colombia, Peasant Association of Antioquia, promotes development projects through audiovisual production. It trained eight people as agroecology promoters and produced 30 communication pieces in F2024.

Humanitarian Aid helps people affected by crises. The charity’s partner in Morocco, Caritas Maroc, helped 5,300 children and elderly who were affected by a severe earthquake. CCODP undertook 11 advocacy actions, such as signing petitions or writing letters, related to the conflict in Gaza.

Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace received $14.4m in donations in F2024, which is 62% of revenue. It received $4.7m in government funding and received $3.8m in investment income.

The charity spent $11.5m on international program costs, $2.7m on Canadian program costs, and $230k on grants. The total of $14.4m is 62% of revenue. It ran a surplus of $3.5m, which is 15% of revenue. CCODP spent $3.3m in fundraising costs (23% of donations), and spent $2.1m in administration, which is 11% of revenue (less investment income). For every dollar donated to the charity, 67 cents are available to go to the cause. This is within Ci’s reasonable range.

CCODP has $39.9m in its reserves (cash and investments), and $1.7m are donor endowed. Excluding donor-endowed funds, the charity’s reserves can cover program costs for two years and eight months.

CCODP has commitments to international partners of $8.6m up to 2028. Currently, it has paid $390k, and $5.5m is payable in the next fiscal year. If the charity does not get the required funding from donors, it can withdraw from these commitments.

Updated on July 9, 2025 by Joshua Leduc. This update has been sent to the charity and changes may be forthcoming.