MEET THE FOUNDER
Meet Cathy Cleary, the heart and head behind Bridging Post.
Over the last two decades, Cathy has built many bridges, literally and figuratively, connecting her professional life in Canada with a number of projects and endeavours in Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Building relationships that, she says, move goods and good in both directions.
Cathy draws on her extensive experience in project management and community development. Together with a small group of local Congolese women, she founded the Tchukudu Women’s Training Centre in the DRCongo, a place where women learn skills to start their own businesses and support their families. She has led many medical missions to Ukerewe Island, taking teams of Canadians to introduce them to and work with local partners in Tanzania. Her husband, Randy supports her efforts by drawing on his leadership of a successful and storied boutique investment firm. Their family history tells a story of hard work, successes and failures, and the desire to make a difference in our world. Cathy believes that the people she is working with know exactly what they need to better their lives ~ her work is to help them make their ideas a reality. Cathy works on projects connected to medical clinics and hospitals, schools and training centres, poverty reduction and food security, and income generation.
When Cathy spoke with Angelina Jolie in 2017, Angelina shared her vision for more partnerships in humanitarian work. She talked about our need to work together rather than in silos. Bridging Post offers a format where others doing good work around the world can share their ideas and can make connections with one another. Check out our Articles Section to see how people like you are coming together to trade their time, treasure, and talent. They are building bridges across continents, cultures, and communities, and between people.
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Canada has many charitable organizations working around the world. Rather than creating a new one, Cathy believes we can partner with the ones already doing great work. Following her conversation with Angelina Jolie, Cathy has continued to partner with a number of registered charitable organizations in her projects such as Canada Africa Community Health Alliance, Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief, and CanAssist African Relief Trust
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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WHAT IS BRIDGING POST?
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Bridging Post was founded by Cathy Cleary, who, after many years working in social justice and international development, saw the need for a meeting place where like-minded people could share and connect. The site is built on her heartfelt belief that “awareness must provoke action.”
Bridging Post offers insight into Cathy’s work in Tanzania and the DRCongo. It also features stories from others working to change the world. You might say Bridging Post is a source of inspiration. The site includes insights, knowledge, and contacts related to local and global development projects in areas such as water sanitation, health, education, and women’s empowerment.
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Bridging Post strives to encourage people to build bridges across cultures and continents, based on reciprocity and respect.
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WHO WRITES ARTICLES ON BRIDGING POST?
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Everyone! We accept articles from anyone involved in humanitarian work, especially with an international angle. If you have a story to tell—about building a bridge through your work, crossing a personal bridge, or someone reaching you via a bridge—we welcome your submission.
Authors include teachers, community development workers, doctors, non-profit leaders, business owners, students, politicians, travelers, media professionals, and more.
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CAN I SHARE MY STORY / SUBMIT AN ARTICLE?
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Absolutely. We’re interested in stories that highlight the power and promise of teamwork, inclusivity, and transformative experiences. We especially welcome international stories in areas like income generation, health, education, and the environment.
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We want to hear not only about the change you sought to make but also how working with others helped you learn and grow. Articles should be around 400 words and include a short author bio. Read all the submission requirements here.
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HOW CAN I SUPPORT BRIDGING POST?
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To support Bridging Post, you can:
- Donate to one of these amazing organizations / projects
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, please contact us at: cathy@bridgingpost.com