Reducing the stigma of asking for mental health help in Black communities

Why It Matters

Black and African women experience some of the highest levels of depression, yet they are also among the most hesitant to seek help. Greenshield and Black Mental Health Canada hope to shift the stigma.

‘People will die’: Canadian non-profits look to feds to help bridge USAID funding freeze

Why It Matters

The United States provides more than half of the world’s international aid funding, supporting everything from basic medicines to health resources to food and water in war zones. Without that funding, numerous regions could destabilize and lead to worsening health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Canadian queer communities look for solutions to prevent Trump-style extremist targeting of 2SLGBTQ+ people, migrants

Why It Matters

Donald Trump's anti-2SLGBTQ+ pronouncements and policies risk pushing people back into the closet. But Canada isn't immune, advocates warn.

32 actions Canada can take to protect temporary foreign workers from 'slavery', abuse: Amnesty International

Why It Matters

Canada’s temporary foreign worker programs have been called “contemporary slavery,” but improvement is possible if significant reforms are enacted.

2025 Trends & Tensions Shaping the Social Purpose World

Why It Matters

The social purpose landscape is in-between worlds, applying new and more band-aids to old problems while simultaneously looking to reinvent itself to be innovative, trustworthy, and relevant in a world that looks nothing like it did just 10 years ago. At the heart of this transformative journey are leaders, and the practice of leading teams is evolving quickly.

Garbage idea? How the University of Victoria teamed with waste pickers in Brazil to build a university

Why It Matters

Empowering global learning goes beyond supporting institutions with funds. This is a prime example of building knowledge across cultures, languages and even continents while helping solve the climate crisis.