What Canada can learn from global tech non-profits pivoting to address COVID-19 needs

Author Julie Ma
Re-tooling to respond

Why It Matters

As the social impact world tries to adapt to the impacts of COVID-19, organizations are pivoting and re-tooling to help with relief efforts. Here’s what Canadian non-profits can learn from these eight organizations about pivoting, and zeroing in on where they can make the most impact right now.

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