Carold Institute - for the advancement of citizenship in social change

Peggy Edwards

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Peggy Edwards is an Ottawa-based health promotion consultant and co-chair of the National Advocacy Committee of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign (an organization that works with the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support African grandmothers and AIDS orphans). She was awarded a $50,000 Alan Thomas Fellowship to research and develop capacity in civil society for advocacy by older women.

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Vision

Canada will be a leader in fostering democratic participation, active citizenship and social change throughout society

Mission

The Carold Institute is a small, agile Canadian foundation. We have a passionate commitment to use our resources to promote civil society, creative voluntary action and inspired leadership for social change. Our highest priorities are:

  • Creating spaces for conversations that advance democratic participation in Canada
  • Supporting leaders in the voluntary sector to reflect on, refine and share their practices and knowledge
  • Fostering innovative partnerships with likeminded organizations and individuals.