Fora: Network for Change

📣 Work with us! If you're a dynamic communicator, researcher, or consultant who is passionate about gender equity and youth leadership, we want to hear from you! Fora: Network for Change is looking for a few hiring and requests for proposals for folks to work with us! Current opportunities: ✨ Research Assistant ✨ Communications Coordinator ✨ Request for Proposals: Toolkit Consultant ⏰ Deadline for all applications: Sunday, July 28th at 11:59pm EST To learn more about the role and apply, please visit the link in our bio, or https://lnkd.in/gGJhjrzn Do you know someone who would be a great fit for any of these roles? Tag them below, or share this with your network!

We wanted to take a moment this morning and give a big Fora thank you to our friends at Ontario Trillium Foundation for their essential support of our work! Ontario Trillium Foundation is helping us move the needle forward on gender equity and youth leadership, by investing in the long-term sustainability of our programming across Canada through an investment of $200,000 over 2-years. Thank you — for believing in the next generation of leaders as much as we do. 💐

"Many would argue that we have achieved gender equity within Canada, and yet, study after study shows us this isn’t the case.” In her latest article, Fora: Network for Change's Chief Executive Officer, Emma Asiedu-Akrofi reflects on how, when it comes to senior leadership positions, women* in Canada are still being left behind. At Fora, we're working to change that on both an individual and systemic level. Emma shares: “Major changes must be implemented by organizations across sectors to offer fair compensation, mentorship opportunities & mental health supports, alongside realistic role expectations.” By delivering top-tier training, networking, and leadership opportunities that address the social and economic challenges young women and gender-marginalized youth face in local and international communities, Fora is aiming to empower the next generation of changemakers, while also addressing the barriers to leadership they continue to face. ✏️ For more, read Emma's full article here: https://loom.ly/gHf6EIY ✨ And if you believe in the importance of this work as much as we do, please consider making a gift to support us: https://loom.ly/RU-pJuU *Note: In this article, we refer to "young women" when referencing Canadian data - recognizing that this data does not accurately reflect all those navigating gender-based barriers, including trans and non-binary leaders who are often left out of the conversation.

Language is a part of how we shape behaviour in our society — and what we normalize as acceptable. For queer folks, language can also either be deeply affirming or extremely harmful. So what can it mean — and how does it impact folks who hold 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, both inside and outside organizations? This Pride Month, our latest blog post reflects on how our organizational practices can truly embody allyship year-round, with language as just one tool for belonging. Explore our full insights in our blog — and to all those celebrating — #HappyPride! 🌈 https://lnkd.in/eM_uqwwq

With pride celebrations taking place all summer long across the country, we're thinking about the ways gender equity & queer rights are inherently intertwined — and the responsibility everyone in the gender-equity space has in being an ally to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals year-round. As a youth & gender-equity organization that centres feminist values, here's what we know to be true. Read our latest blog post on Pride Beyond June here: https://lnkd.in/eM_uqwwq

“We know that diversity in leadership offers many benefits, including more innovation, stronger collaboration opportunities, improved organizational self-reflection, enhanced retention, and skill development,” Fora: Network for Change's Chief Executive Officer, Emma Asiedu-Akrofi shares in her latest article. And yet, young women and everyone marginalized by their gender continue to face systemic barriers to leadership across sectors. Emma shares that: “Major changes must be implemented by organizations across sectors to offer fair compensation, mentorship opportunities & mental health supports, alongside realistic role expectations.” Through programs like Rise on Boards and the Global Summit, and through advocacy and research, Fora is working to empower the next generation of changemakers, while also addressing the systemic barriers to leadership they continue to face. ✏️ For more, read Emma's full article here: https://loom.ly/gHf6EIY *Note: In this article, we refer to "young women" when referencing Canadian data - recognizing that this data does not accurately reflect all those navigating gender-based barriers, including trans and non-binary leaders who are often left out of the conversation.

What does Canada's Federal Budget mean for young people navigating gender-based barriers? Taking a close look at the Federal Budget is important because it signals the government’s priorities for the next year (and sometimes, even beyond that). Through the lens of our youth-informed Young Feminist Economy Report, Fora’s Advocacy Manager, Tehreem, did a detailed analysis on what’s being funded (and what’s missing). While there are many gains made through direct investments to support young leaders, the Federal Budget needs to continue to make meaningful feminist advancements across economic sectors to empower the agency, autonomy, and leadership of young women and everyone navigating gender-based barriers in Canada. Read our full response here: https://loom.ly/CCoyZrY

📣 CALLING ALL NON-PROFIT BOARDS 📣 If you’re committed to building more equitable & inclusive decision-making spaces (including your board table), we can help you do it! Fora's Rise on Boards Program trains and places accomplished young, gender-marginalized leaders at the board table for the first time. Participants receive in-depth training on matters of governance, financials, fundraising, communications, problem-solving, and leadership before their placement. ✨ If your non-profit board is excited about welcoming and meaningfully including a young leader at the board table, apply today! 📍 Right now, we are especially looking for more boards based in Vancouver and Winnipeg. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/KPCI3wM Apply here: https://loom.ly/UxTfoxI And if you know a non-profit or a person on a board who should learn more about this program? Tag them below. ⬇️ #boardofdirectors #canadianopportunity #nonprofitboard #vancouveropportunity #winnipegopportunity #boards

In her latest article, Fora: Network for Change's Chief Executive Officer, Emma Asiedu-Akrofi reflects on how, when it comes to senior leadership positions, women* in Canada are still being left behind. But we can change that! Emma shares: “Major changes must be implemented by organizations across sectors to offer fair compensation, mentorship opportunities & mental health supports, alongside realistic role expectations.” By delivering top-tier training, networking, and leadership opportunities that address the social and economic challenges young women and gender-marginalized youth face in local and international communities, Fora is aiming to empower the next generation of changemakers, while also addressing the systemic barriers to leadership they continue to face. ✏️ For more, read Emma's full article here: https://loom.ly/gHf6EIY ✨ To support the work we do, please visit: https://loom.ly/RU-pJuU *Note: In this article, we refer to "young women" when referencing Canadian data - recognizing that this data does not accurately reflect all those navigating gender-based barriers, including trans and non-binary leaders who are often left out of the conversation.

WORK WITH US: If you're as passionate about gender equity and youth leadership as we are, check out these two opportunities to work with our team: 💻 1. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: RISE ON BOARDS+ EVALUATION CONSULTANT Fora is looking for an evaluation consultant with demonstrated expertise in assessing programs aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The consultant will evaluate our Rise on Boards+ program and play a critical role in assessing program outcomes, informing future strategies, and maximizing our impact on gender-marginalized young leaders participating in the program. 📍 This is a remote opportunity, open to residents across Canada. ⏰ Deadline: Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 11:59pm EST ✏️ 2. COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Fora is looking for a Communications Manager, who will lead in Fora's strategy, creative development, and implementation of all our communications, marketing, and advertising. 📍 This is a remote role, open to candidates in the Greater Toronto Area. ⏰ Deadline: Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 11:59pm EST Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gGJhjrzn #WorkWithUs #JobOpportunity #NonProfit #NonProfitJob