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Title:

Assessed Contribution - Commonwealth Foundation - 2023 to 2024

Agreement Number:

7461277 P005159007

Agreement Value:

$1,315,210.55

Agreement Date:

Aug 8, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

This assessed contribution represents Canada’s long-term support to the Commonwealth Foundation. The Commonwealth Foundation uses these funds and other members’ funding, to achieve its mandate. The Commonwealth Foundation’s mandate includes: (1) supporting the active and constructive participation of Commonwealth citizens in all aspects of their governance; (2) nurturing the growth of vibrant and free civil societies in all Commonwealth countries; and (3) advancing the principles and ideals of the Commonwealth. The current Strategic Plan (2021 to 2026) orients the work of the Foundation around three focus areas: (1) health justice; (2) climate justice; and (3) freedom of expression, with the crosscutting themes of gender equality and the needs and aspirations of civil society in small and vulnerable states.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes as stated by the Commonwealth Foundation include: (1) civil society engages actively and constructively in governance in pursuit of Commonwealth values and principles; (2) the national environment supports vibrant and free civil society; and (3) Commonwealth civil society, Member States and institutions are inspired and empowered to address critical issues of equality, justice and inclusion.

Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q2-00401

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

Recipient's Legal Name:

THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

Federal Riding Number: