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Call for proposals International projects

May 3, 2023 | News Articles

The Women’s International Solidarity Program of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund is launching a pilot open call for proposals outside Canada for international development projects and worker-led initiatives that support women in accessing and being successful in employment occupations and industry labour sectors impacted by gender bias.

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Tribute to Laura Ramirez, a pillar of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund

June 17, 2022 | News Articles

In May 2022, Laura Ramirez, who started with the Steelworkers Humanity Fund in 1988, retired after 34 years with the Fund and the Union. Laura was instrumental in setting up the foundations of the organization, building and maintaining relationships with partners and unions across Latin America. Her many contributions included building a women’s rights program, […]

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Steelworkers Humanity Fund contributes $25,000 in emergency aid to alleviate growing famine in Horn of Africa

June 16, 2022 | Media Releases

TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is contributing $25,000 to humanitarian efforts to face the extreme hunger crisis affecting Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. The Horn of Africa faces unprecedent drought episodes, acute hunger linked to conflict, COVID-19, the climate crisis and the ripple effect of the war in Ukraine. The results are skyrocketing […]

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Donate to the Steelworkers Humanity Fund

The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is a registered Canadian Charity funded by USW member contributions. For more than 25 years, The Humanity Fund has supported international development projects, provided emergency humanitarian aid for disasters around the world, supported food banks across Canada and offered an education program for Steelworker members. We accept donations online through the Canada Helps Foundation, or by cheques made out to: Steelworkers Humanity Fund. Suite 800, 234 Eglinton Ave. East, Toronto, ON, M4P 1K7.

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News

Featured image for Call for proposals  International projects

Call for proposals International projects

May 3, 2023 | News Articles

The Women’s International Solidarity Program of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund is launching a pilot open call for proposals outside Canada for international development projects and worker-led initiatives that support women in accessing and being successful in employment occupations and industry labour sectors impacted by gender bias.

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Resources

CALL FOR PROPOSALS – INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

May 3, 2023
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SHF Update – September 2022

Research & Publications
September 23, 2022
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund Annual Report 2021

Reports • Research & Publications
July 27, 2022
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund 2019 Food Bank Contributions

Misc. Resources
June 30, 2022
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