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Kinvia (Previously known as Canadian Feed the Children’s (CFTC) vision is a world in which children, youth and their communities thrive, realizing their full potential. Kinvia works in partnership with local NGO’s and communities in Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Bolivia and with Indigenous Peoples in Canada. We are here with communities who are building local, self-reliant, sustainable systems to provide food for their children, youth, and families across generations.
We work in solidarity with communities to impact all areas of nourishment at all stages of their lives, including income generation, education, gender equality, racial justice, and climate impacts. If you share our passion for bettering children’s lives, and you thrive in a collaborative, values-based culture please consider applying for this volunteer role.
Kinvia Fast Facts
Kinvia previously known as CFTC:
Independent, Canadian secular development agency founded in 1986.
Access to Food:
Ensuring people’s right to food by addressing food systems comprehensively to improve access to nutritious food and nurture the growth and potential of children, youth, and communities.
Program Approach:
Driving long-term impact through a community-led approach, partnering with communities and working alongside them to overcome systemic barriers, build sustainable food systems, and address all aspects of nourishment.
Top 100 Charity:
Named a Charity Intelligence Top 100 Charity for 2024.
Top 10 Impact Charity:
Recognized as a Top 10 Impact Charity in Canada, receiving the highest (5-star) rating by Charity Intelligence for financial transparency, accountability, cost efficiency, and social impact.
Imagine Canada Standards:
One of the first non‑profits in Canada to achieve Imagine Canada Standards accreditation, exemplifying excellence in non‑profit governance and accountability.
Sustainable Development:
Standing in solidarity with communities and building partnerships to strengthen local capacity, creating self‑reliant and sustainable solutions.
Decolonization and Inclusion:
Committed and actively working to decolonization, anti‑racism, and anti‑oppression; ensuring a community‑led approach in all areas of operation.
About this opportunity
Integral to this period of transformation and launch of our new strategic direction, we are seeking new members to join our Board of Directors. We are specifically interested in individuals who have the experience and capacity to take on leadership roles on the Board and who have deep governance experience. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic period of change and growth a board member, you will play a crucial role in guiding our organization through this pivotal transition.
Your involvement will be instrumental in shaping initiatives that are not only impactful but also embody our commitment to anti‑racism, anti‑oppression, equity, inclusion, and decolonization.
Our aim is to attract proactive members who not only enrich our organization’s diversity with their unique perspectives, but also firmly believe in and advocate for a gender equality‑based, decolonized, anti‑racist and anti‑oppressive approach. These members should demonstrate a strong commitment to our mission, embodying our values through effective governance and oversight. We want to ensure our board meaningfully reflects the communities we work with as it is just good governance.
We value living/lived experiences and we highly encourage people with living/lived experiences as members and/or diaspora from the countries and communities we work with to apply.
Kinvia Board
Our board is composed of individuals with a wide range of skills and experience. We are currently looking to enhance this skill set by recruiting five new members who are willing to take on leadership roles in the near term. Specifically, we are seeking individuals any of the following skills or experience:
Finance Expertise:
Strong financial acumen. Preference for someone who has experience as a CFO or Board…
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