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About Inter Pares

Inter Pares (Latin for “among equals”) is a Canadian nonprofit organization, based in Ottawa. We were founded in 1975 to address structural inequalities around the world. Far from the traditional colonial aid model, we work instead in solidarity with more than 70 social justice organizations around the world—including in Canada—to promote equality, social justice, food sovereignty and human rights. 

Learn more: About us | Inter Pares 

Inter Pares focuses on addressing the root causes of injustice and inequality. We believe in solidarity, not charity when it comes to international cooperation. We nurture long-term collaboration—sometimes for decades—with locally-led organizations that define their own priorities and strategies. We have built a network of 70+ partnerships grounded in equality with civil society organizations leading change efforts in their own communities. 

We see the world through a feminist lens. It’s about analyzing power—who has it, who doesn’t and why. It means recognizing that patriarchy and misogyny are global issues that intersect with racism and economic exploitation. Our feminist approach isn’t just about “helping women.” It’s about challenging the deep-seated power structures that keep people marginalized and ensuring that those most affected are the ones making decisions that affect their lives.

Injustice doesn’t stop at borders, and neither does our responsibility. Canadian policies drive many of the root causes of inequality abroad—like corporate impunity or unfair trade deals. We equip people in Canada with tools and info they need to join us in lobbying our government for more just policies. We also work with partner organizations in Canada to push for fairer policies for people within our borders. Being a good global citizen starts with holding our own institutions accountable. 

Our counterparts include more than 70 groups focused on human rights, food sovereignty, health, economic justice and gender justice across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Canada.  These partnerships are based on mutual learning, trust and a shared commitment to social justice. Together, we work to advance justice, build sustainable peace and globalize equality. 

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Yes! And more than that, Inter Pares is an intersectional feminist organisation. Addressing inequalities between genders and other social hierarchies like race and class is essential to creating long lasting change. Inter Pares also supports women’s leadership, gender justice and explicitly embraces trans inclusive feminism in its partnerships and programming. 

Learn more about our feminist approach.

Inter Pares has a flat, co-management structure. All full-time staff are co-managers who share equal responsibility and participation in decision-making. This non-hierarchical, consensus-based model reflects our commitment to feminist values like equality, social justice and collective leadership. 

Discover the team behind our mission: Our staff | Inter Pares 

Making a donation

You can give online, by mail or over the phone. You can sign up to donate monthly. We also accept gifts made via stocks and securities.

Many supporters also choose to give legacy gifts.

The easiest way to donate is online through our secure system. It takes a just few seconds and you will receive your tax receipt by email in minutes. We are proud to be a vehicle for people like you who share our commitment to social justice. 

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Inter Pares issues official charitable tax receipts for all eligible donations. Online donors usually receive their receipt by email, while others are mailed. Monthly donors receive a single consolidated tax receipt covering all donations made during the calendar year.

Annual receipts are typically mailed or emailed in February of the following year. If you have questions or did not receive your tax receipt, contact us at info@interpares.ca. 

If you are missing a tax receipt, please email us at info@interpares.ca or call us at 613-563-4801. Our team will be happy to assist you. 

Yes. Inter Pares is a registered Canadian charity (BN:11897 1100 RR000 1). You’ll receive an official tax receipt for your donations. 

Yes. When you donate publicly traded securities directly, rather than selling them and donating the proceeds, you pay no capital gains tax on the appreciation, and you receive a charitable tax receipt for the full market value. 

We are honoured by your trust. While your preferences are always considered, we must also retain the ability to decide how funds are used. We need to be flexible to respond to urgent and evolving needs, and we need to be compliant with applicable regulations from the Canada Revenue Agency.  

Reach out to us if you are still interested in supporting a specific region, program or project. 

Get involved

Solidarity takes many forms. You can stay informed, take action and support social justice movements in ways that fit your lifestyle: 

  • Advocate: sign up to our newsletter and get updates on our online advocacy campaigns 
  • Spread the word: sharing our social media content goes a long way 
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  3. LinkedIn 
  4. Bluesky 

 

Transparency and impact

Typically, around 90 per cent of our expenses go directly to program projects and operations and 10 per cent to administration and fundraising combined. 

Review our latest annual report and audited financial statements  

Inter Pares achieves long-lasting impact by strengthening local partners through funding, capacity building, solidarity and collaboration. We amplify community-led solutions through knowledge sharing, and by advocating for social justice and fair policies in Canada and globally. 

We track results through close relationships and ongoing collaboration with partners, evaluating both outcomes and long-term systemic change. Our program managers also maintain close contact and periodically visit partner organisations to learn directly about results and challenges on the ground. 

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Monthly and legacy giving

Join a group of more than 1,000 supporters who choose to donate monthly. They are our most reliable and predictable support. Sign up or contact us for assistance.  

Become a monthly donor

Yes. You can update, pause, or cancel your monthly donation at any time. Use this form or contact us directly for assistance.

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Privacy, communications and contact info

Inter Pares is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. We collect and use personal information only for purposes related to our work, such as processing donations, issuing tax receipts and communicating with supporters. All online transactions are processed through secure systems and handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws. 

Learn more

Yes. Inter Pares is a bilingual organization and we offer communications, donor services and resources in English and French. If you would like to update your language preference, please contact us. 

You can contact us at any time to update your mailing address, contact information or communication preferences. We will make the requested changes as quickly as possible. 

You can unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included at the footer of our emails. You can also contact us directly if you would like to update or stop receiving certain communications. 

Our team is always happy to help. You can email info@interpares.ca or call us at 613-563-4801