Funded 2013-2016
Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. AI’s vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. They are dedicated to carrying out Amnesty’s work of defending human rights. Their mission is to give the students of the University of Alberta the opportunity to take part in Amnesty International’s actions and be a fellow human rights ambassador. The group operates for the purpose of increasing campus and community awareness of international human rights violations and environmental degradation. It also operates in campaigning peacefully to free all prisoners of conscience, ensure fair and prompt trials for political prisoners, abolish the death penalty, torture, and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment of all prisoners, and stop abuses by opposition groups including hostage taking, torture, and deliberate and arbitrary killings.
Funded 2014
Blue University is a group that brings together students and community members to provide a resource for individuals and student groups seeking to use water more responsibly, and to advocate for environmental justice. They strive to encourage sustainable attitudes towards water practices and usage amongst faculty, staff, and students at the U of A by hosting and promoting “Blue” events and gatherings. Blue University hopes to build working relationships with both student and community groups by offering services and information that enables groups to host “bottled water-free” events and encouraging the use and protection of tap water on campus and beyond.
Funded 2011-2014
As part of the Canadian Council for Refugees, the Youth Network gives youth and youth allies a voice to address challenges faced by newcomer youth and a space to share ideas on how to meet these challenges. The Youth Network works within a gender justice and anti-oppression framework.
Funded 2010-2014
The Centre for Community Organizing and Popular Education is a coalition of academics, educators, activists and organizers interested in promoting positive social, political and economic change and building community in the face of global neo liberalism. Their goal is to establish an authentic space for solidarity, where people with diverse interests, experiences and abilities might exchange ideas, experience, information and resources, and above all rediscover the sustaining ability of true community.
Funded 2012-2016
ConsentEd believes that everyone deserves to live in a world without sexual violence. Their mission is to actively work towards changing the way our society perceives the issue of consent and sexual violence. Specifically, they provide resources to educate, engage and inspire young adults who are otherwise bombarded with a constant stream of unhelpful or incorrect information about sexual violence.
Funded 2010-2019, 2021-2022
Formerly known as the University Farm and Organic Growers. Edmonton Organic Growers Guild (EOGG) is a local volunteer-run urban farming initiative. They grow organic produce, encourage learning and eating, and provide food from their harvest to member volunteers and local food banks. They charge no fees and welcome folks from all walks of life.
Funded 2011-2022
FLIF is a group of Library and Information Studies students who are interested in promoting intellectual freedom and social responsibility. They believe that issues concerning censorship, freedom of expression, and social justice go hand-in- hand, and hope that through information updates and direct action, they will be able to emphasize the importance of intellectual freedom and social responsibility in the personal and professional lives of their readers and their communities.
Funded 2013-2014
I See Sprouts is a non-profit program that is aimed at teaching inner city, and new Canadian children their role in community based food security and sustainability. The program centers on a child driven approach at teaching the students how to make wholesome, local, seasonal, and affordable food. The program raises awareness within the University of Alberta community of the importance of our food security. It also provides volunteer opportunities for University of Alberta students.
Funded 2013-2018
A community group focused on the offering of education and support to students and community members in accordance with the faith teachings of Islam.
Funded 2009-2022
The Palestine Solidarity Network is a non-profit, grassroots collective aimed at advocating for and upholding the human rights of Palestinians in the face of ongoing oppression, occupation, racism, and discrimination, both in occupied Palestine and in the diaspora.
Funded 2014-2016
The Students’ International Health Association (SIHA) Local is a student-led organization dedicated to sustainable health promotion and community development.
