MATCH International is a Canadian international organization that places the issue of women’s rights and empowerment as central to successful and sustained development in the Global South. Through meaningful and strategic collaboration, learning and action, MATCH invests in women’s innovations toward lasting improvements in the rights and equality of women globally.

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Our Areas of Focus

In 2013, MATCH International will be ambitious in how we mobilize support for women’s rights. In full acknowledgement of our roots, MATCH will continue to focus on investing in opportunities and magnifying voices of the grassroots women’s movement.

To learn more about how we are shaping our future, click on one of our three strategic areas of focus in the chart or click here to view the full strategy.

Recent News

Thanks Dad. Love, Daughter.

June 14, 2013

In the ongoing struggle for women’s rights, the important role that men can play is often overlooked. So, with Father’s Day around the corner, we wanted to take a moment to talk about the ways in which dads are working to make the world a better place for women and girls. From challenging dominant portrayals [...]

2012 – 2013 Annual Report

June 10, 2013

After an action-packed year here at MATCH, we are pleased to share with you our 2012 – 2013 annual report. While we invite you to read the full report below, we know you’re busy so we’ve made it easier for you to find out what we’ve been up to over the past twelve months. Watch [...]

Workers’ Rights are Women’s Rights: An Interview with the Executive Director of the Bangladesh Women’s Fund

May 10, 2013

The Situation On April 24th 2013, a nine story factory building, known as Rana Plaza, collapsed in Dhaka, Bangladesh. To date, it has been reported that over 1,021 people have died and 2,500 have been injured. This collapse, although resulting in a devastatingly high loss for the community, is only one of the most recent [...]