CAUSE Canada

CAUSE Canada is a Christian-based international nonprofit organization that focuses on empowering rural and vulnerable communities in Central America and West Africa. Founded in 1984, its mission is to provide support for individuals living in extreme poverty by addressing basic needs such as health, education, and economic opportunities.

Mission and Activities

The organization's core mission is to work alongside communities to overcome barriers that prevent access to essential services like healthcare and education. CAUSE Canada achieves this through sustainable, integrated community development programs that emphasize authentic, collaborative relationships. Key initiatives include:

• Education Programs: Providing quality educational opportunities, with notable achievements including supporting girls from rural impoverished communities in Sierra Leone to graduate from university.
• Healthcare Access: Ensuring communities have access to basic medical support.
• Economic Opportunities: Offering microfinance programs to empower local entrepreneurs and create sustainable income opportunities for families and communities.
• Water and Sanitation Systems: Building infrastructure to provide fresh, clean water.

Impact and Operations

CAUSE Canada operates in several countries, including Guatemala, Honduras, Sierra Leone, and also conducts programs in Canada. As of 2023, the organization reported assisting a total of 195,159 people across 540 communities, with a focus on supporting girls and women. Despite these efforts, Charity Intelligence Canada has rated CAUSE Canada as having a "Low" impact per dollar spent as of 2024.

Financial Transparency and Registration

CAUSE Canada is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and complies with relevant financial transparency requirements. The organization has an overhead spending of 17%, which is considered within a reasonable range according to Charity Intelligence Canada. Its results reporting is graded as B+, indicating above-average transparency in reporting its outcomes.

CAUSE Canada is recognized as a catalyst for global justice, striving to build a world where everyone has access to education, sufficient food, and the opportunity for a healthy life, inspired by Christian values.