On the 40th anniversary of the incorporation of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (1986-2026), we look back on our accomplishments and turn to our international partners to reflect on our legacy so far and our shared hopes for the future.
In this digital update, Camp for Peace Director Abel Learwellie and Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) project officer Paul Bocking share the story of Camp for Peace, how it was founded in the aftermath of Liberia’s tragic civil war and how it has evolved to support youth in northern Liberia by restoring hope and providing practical […]
In May 2024, a Steelworkers Humanity Fund delegation traveled to Madagascar, featuring Maude Raiche, Head of the Education Department in D5, Patrick Sarrazin from Local 7493, and the SHF Executive Director Guillaume Charbonneau. They met with SHF partners SVS/SEKRIMA, two trade unions representing workers at the QMM mine in Fort Dauphin, operated by the multinational […]
2023 was an eventful year for the Steelworkers Humanity Fund. Here are some of the highlights. February: SHF donated $15,000 in response to the humanitarian crisis caused by devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. March: A delegation of Canadian unionists, including USW National Director Marty Warren, travelled to Mexico to strengthen solidarity ties and promote cross-border […]
In this update, we spotlight the key features from our 2022 Members’ Report: In this report, you’ll read: This report also includes an overview of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund’s financial report in 2022, as well as a graphic map presenting our partners and the nature of our projects across the globe.
In September 2023, nine women traveled to Mexico City as part of a women’s workers’ delegation. Here is a video summarizing the trip.