February 4, 2025 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Global Affairs Canada

The Government of Canada has a long history of partnering with local Canadian organizations to deliver impactful global development projects around the world.

Today, during an International Development Week event organized by the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC), the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced Canada’s investment of $38.5 million to support more than 150 small and medium-sized Canadian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) through the “LIFT for Small and Medium Organizations” project.

The LIFT project will assist over 550 NGOs in utilizing Canadian expertise to deliver innovative programs that promote gender equality, inclusion and climate resilience. This support will ensure long-term sustainability and local ownership of development efforts, making a meaningful difference globally. NGOs and their leaders will be better equipped to measure impact, adapt to global trends, and sustain their work beyond the project’s life cycle. This includes support to approximately 400 leaders and representatives from Canadian organizations and their Global South partners, offering responsive, hands-on guidance throughout project implementation.

“Building a better world together” is this year’s theme for International Development Week. Canada’s ongoing global efforts contribute to greater security, prosperity, and well-being for both Canadians and those around the world. LIFT exemplifies how Canadian small and medium-sized NGOs create solutions worldwide that in turn create local economic benefits.