The Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT) is designed to support Canadian small and medium-sized organizations (SMOs) testing innovative solutions that advance gender equality in the Global South. FIT's goal is to cultivate a working environment in which SMOs are empowered to experiment, fail, adapt, and try again.
Jane*, a mother of four in Zimbabwe, was facing exhaustion. In addition to caring for her smaller children, cooking for her family and managing her household, she received a daily list of tasks from her husband. She spent several hours every day weeding crops, gathering firewood and fetching water, without any assistance or appreciation from…
Organization : St. Mary's Road United Church
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This innovative solution used a Design Thinking methodology to engage and encourage collaboration among groups of marginalized women,…
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This innovative solution tested technology-supported access to gender-sensitive, self-paced, digital learning materials to the most vulnerable…
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Alitus Femina is working to reduce Sexually Transmitted Grades (STGs) – sex in exchange for positive grades – a practice that…
Learn MoreWelcome to the November edition of the FIT Newsletter! Celebrate our innovators' achievements, discover impactful projects, and stay updated on upcoming events. Join us in making a difference and stay inspired by the latest stories and highlights.
Discover how SMOs and local partners practically integrated approaches for the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment during short-term testing projects.