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At Canadian Women & Sport, we’re building a more inclusive, equitable, and empowering sport system where every girl and woman can thrive.
How We HelpThat’s hundreds of thousands of girls missing out on the lifelong confidence, health, and leadership skills sport can build. It doesn’t have to be this way. Let’s build a system where every girl feels seen, supported, and inspired.
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This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada.
Canadian Women & Sport is proud to announce the 55 recipient organizations of the Spotlight Grant from across Canada. These organizations will receive a combined total of $425,000 in funding to support initiatives aimed at increasing opportunities for girls to access the benefits of sport and physical activity.
We provide insights and thought-leadership to drive transformation in the sport sector.
We convene diverse decision-makers to advance meaningful change.
We guide organizations to build greater capacity for lasting progress within the sport system.
Through our research, programs, and custom support, we help sport organizations and leaders drive gender equity forward, and build a stronger, more inclusive sport system for all.
By championing gender equity, we help ensure that the 1 in 4 girls at risk of leaving sports stay engaged, unlocking lifelong benefits for their confidence, well-being, and future success.
of women in the C-suite played sports at some point in their lives. (EY.com)
of girls say that sport positively impacts their mental health. (Rally Report 2024)
"Jumpstart is proud to work hand-in-hand with Canadian Women & Sport to further our shared goal of creating an inclusive, equitable sports environment for girls and women in Canada. By teaming up to invest in research, develop programming and resources, and build a passionate community of women and girls, we continue to work together to challenge gender inequality at every level in Canadian sport."
Marco Di Buono
President, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
Investing in professional women’s sport will unlock a new era of growth and opportunity in Canada, one that will herald commercial and social benefits for decades to come.
Our partners are essential to advancing our mission. By fueling programs and initiatives that remove barriers, they help open doors for women and girls to thrive in sport. Together, we’re shaping a sport system that’s more inclusive, equitable, and empowering.
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