MATCH 2012 AGM Minutes and Reports
MATCH International held its Annual General Meeting on March 10th 2012. Check out the minutes and various reports here!
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MATCH International invites you to its 2012 Annual General Meeting
Date: Saturday March 10th from 2-4 PM
Location: 1404 Scott Street, Ottawa ON (WUSC Office Building)
(accessible via OC Transpo #16 or the transitway)
To RSVP and for more information: info@matchinternational.org
Program Execution Agreement with WUSC
On June 8, 2011, MATCH and World University Service of Canada (WUSC) signed a Program Execution Agreement.
This is the start of a new collaboration and will help MATCH to revive the organization.
Picture (Left to Right): Katharine Im-Jenkins (WUSC), Ravi Gupta (WUSC), Nancy Gordon (MATCH), Patricia Harewood (MATCH)
Urgent Appeal
On April 30th, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) informed MATCH International that our funding would not be renewed for our next cycle of projects. As CIDA funding represents seventy five percent of our total budget, this news came as a shock after a constructive relationship for more than three decades. In tandem with our partners and CIDA, we have collectively created a legacy of change for women and their families across the globe since 1976.
We remain Canada's only international development organization that is gender specific. Our focus on women's increased participation in community life, access to services and decision making have left an indelible imprint on many lives. With this focus on women which is inclusive of families and whole communities, we and our partners are able to create greater social cohesion, prosperity and independence.
Although MATCH International faces an uncertain future, we hope to make this an interim period from which we can emerge with renewed determination and support to carry out this important work. We desire to continue our relationship with CIDA and are certain there remains strong sentiment in the Agency to retain MATCH as an invaluable partner towards fulfilling Canada's international development goals and priorities.
We at MATCH extend this plea for you to support us in any way you can, both towards pushing the Federal Government to reconsider this action and towards keeping MATCH going as we push back and strive to continue fulfilling our mission of uplifting some of the most marginalized and vulnerable people in the world.
Update from the President of MATCH International - February 2011
Dear Donors, Partners and Supporters:
As you may be aware, MATCH is currently going through a period of transition since being defunded by CIDA in April 2010. The Board is very thankful for the generous support of our many donors and partners who have sent us messages of support and encouragement during this difficult period. Notably, since June 2010, we have received over $45,000 in donations from supporters. Please note that those who have made gifts will receive a charitable receipt.
Since we no longer have any paid staff, a working committee of the Board has been struck to:
- Explore options for MATCH, including a possible partnership with another Canadian NGO
- Address outstanding liabilities to our creditors
- Develop a business and strategic plan to move forward
- Temporarily take care of the day to day operations of the organization.
Recently, we have been approached by a Canadian NGO and are exploring the possibility of a lasting partnership. Given the overwhelming support that we have received, we are confident that MATCH will emerge from this period of transition as a strong and viable organization.
We will be sure to keep you informed as we move forward.
Once again, we thank you for your patience and your continued support.
Sincerely,
Patricia Harewood
President of the Board - MATCH International