Record food bank numbers persist despite falling inflation levels; Canadian food disparity a โ€œmoral failureโ€ say experts

Why It Matters

Inflation has fallen to its lowest level in three years, but those in the food security sector say adequate sustenance is still out of reach for many people struggling to make ends meet.

Children spearhead change in Worst Child Labour countries

Why It Matters

Evidence from Bangladesh and Nepal shows that children can understand their exploitation and offer meaningful solutions. Engaging them is critical to developing more effective strategies to combat the worst forms of child labour.

Real estate hail mary: Centre for Social Innovation launches $10 million community bond campaign after โ€˜lowballโ€™ offers

Why It Matters

Toronto-based non-profits that own property are struggling to hang onto it amid high interest rates and inflation. Are community bonds part of the solution?

New 'Common Impact Data Standard' hopes to become Dewey Decimal System of impact measurement

Why It Matters

Whether itโ€™s clashing metrics from grantmakers and organizations or reporting to multiple funders, non-profits often say impact measurement is challenging. Many rely on spreadsheets, while others still use pen-and-paper methods.

Blip or trend? Government funding to charities jumped by $30 billion in early pandemic

Why It Matters

All levels of government announced new funding for the charitable sector during the pandemic. But how much did organizations net in total? And is the boost in funding here to stay?