Assessed Contribution - Commonwealth Foundation - 2021 to 2022

This assessed contribution represents Canada’s long-term support to the Commonwealth Foundation. The Commonwealth Foundation uses these funds and other members’ funding to achieve its mandate. The Commonwealth Foundation’s mandate includes: (1) supporting the active and constructive participation of Commonwealth citizens in all aspects of their governance; (2) nurturing the growth of vibrant and free civil societies in all Commonwealth countries; and (3) advancing the principles and ideals of the Commonwealth. The current Strategic Plan (2021 to 2026) orients the work of the Foundation around three focus areas: (1) health justice; (2) climate justice; and (3) freedom of expression with the crosscutting themes of gender equality and the needs and aspirations of civil society in small and vulnerable states.

The expected outcomes as stated by the Commonwealth Foundation include: (1) civil society engages actively and constructively in governance in pursuit of Commonwealth values and principles; (2) the national environment supports vibrant and free civil society; and (3) Commonwealth civil society Member States and institutions are inspired and empowered to address critical issues of equality justice and inclusion.