CAF Canada is your trusted partner for international philanthropy.
Charities Aid Foundation Canada (CAF Canada) connects donors with the charitable work they want to support. Together with our partners at CAF America, we maintain a database of 3,000+ pre-approved charity partners in over 100 countries. When you donate through our trusted network, your corporate, individual, or nonprofit’s donations will go further to fund impactful projects.
CAF Canada’s charitable objects
CAF Canada has a series of ten charitable objects that define what we can fund. These objects fall into the following categories:
- Supporting public education
- Advancing health care and public health
- Protecting animals and the environment
- Upholding human rights
Follow the link below to learn more about each charitable object.
Our work is guided by three principles
Regulatory Compliance
Comply with Canadian regulations and local laws governing the movement of foreign charitable funds into beneficiary countries.
Risk Mitigation
Mitigate the risk of significant excise taxes, fines, and even criminal charges in case of failure to comply with Canadian and global regulations governing cross-border giving.
Reputation Protection
Protect our donors from possible reputational damage that may arise if proper due diligence is not conducted.
Leverage the power of our global network
CAF Canada is part of the CAF International Network, a partnership of independent organizations spread across six continents. By uniting our efforts, and with a shared purpose, we are committed to breaking down barriers to giving, building on our impact, and driving meaningful change around the world.
CAF Canada’s Values
The partnerships we share with people and organizations around the world are a privilege, which is why we hold ourselves to the highest standards.
- We are committed to upholding the 3Rs: regulation compliance, risk mitigation, and reputation protection
- We build donor trust through service and innovation
- We are dedicated to teamwork through diversity, equity, and inclusion
- We cultivate experts in philanthropy and compliance
- We give back through serving our own community and helping it thrive
Our Team
CAF Canada’s team of experts are ready to assist you in building your philanthropic vision. Our team will work with you to ensure your giving is regulatory compliant, mitigates risk, and protects you from reputational damage. Learn more about us below.
CREATE IMPACT ON A GLOBAL SCALE
Make a gift today
With CAF Canada, you can confidently make a donation to support an established fund or a validated international project.
Give to the projects you are passionate about
As a donor-driven, cause-universal organization, CAF Canada can facilitate your giving to any charity we are able to legally validate. We have supported a wide range of projects from medical research in Ireland to youth education in India and turtle rehabilitation in Mexico. Explore our Global Charity Database to learn more about the projects in our alliance.
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Contact the CAF Canada team to learn more about our bespoke services.
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