2006 Annual report
WHAT IS INTER PARES?
Inter Pares is a Canadian social justice organization working in Canada and around the world to create understanding about the causes and effects of poverty and injustice, and to support actions that lead to positive social and economic change.
Inter Pares collaborates with social change organizations that share our analysis that poverty and injustice are caused by inequalities within and between nations, and who are working to promote social and economic justice in their communities and societies.
Inter Pares - the name means "among equals" - was founded in 1975 to practice a new form of international cooperation, conceived not as charity but as profound solidarity. Inter Pares' work is grounded in the belief that we and our counterparts are equals, working in common cause to confront injustice and to promote more sustainable models of human community and interaction in the world we share. The name Inter Pares also describes how we work internally. Inter Pares staff form a cooperative management team working on the principle of parity - parity of salary and parity of responsibility.
Inter Pares is a registered Canadian charity supported through the generous donations of almost 10,000 Canadians. In our approach to the public, rather than spending resources on large fundraising campaigns, we have chosen to develop a solid core of committed supporters over time. This strategy has not made Inter Pares a household name, but reflects the type of commitment our supporters and counterparts expect of us.
INTER PARES' SUPPORTERS
Inter Pares' social justice work is an expression of values shared by most Canadians - of one standard of dignity and equality for all, of international cooperation and solidarity. For over thirty years, thousands of Canadians have expressed these values through financial contributions to Inter Pares. Without this support, our work would not be possible.
The generosity of Inter Pares' supporters extends beyond immediate financial assistance. Many contributors have introduced us to their friends, made gifts in honour of special occasions, and hosted gatherings with us in their homes. We have also been honoured by those who have helped us build a legacy for the future by leaving Inter Pares a bequest in their will.
Inter Pares is also grateful to our institutional donors, including the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC); many foundations, union locals, and religious communities; various organizations that contribute through their solidarity funds; and businesses that support their employees' philanthropy through matching gifts.
As the political and economic context of our work changes, increasing our financial independence will help assure our political autonomy and our ability to carry out progressive programs to bring about social change. Our individual donors are integral to the sustainability of our work.
For more information on our fundraising, including the many ways in which you can support our work, please contact us.
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