Erin Byrnes is a journalist, writer, and filmmaker from Montreal. She holds a DEC in International Relations, a B.A., Honours in Cultural Anthropology from Concordia University and a Masters of Journalism from Ryerson University. Her work is informed by her experience covering diverse stories as a foreign reporter for organizations such as AFP and Al Jazeera, directing a documentary in Eastern DRC during the M23 rebellion, and working in the humanitarian sector conducting human rights research, advocating for press freedoms and providing aid to people fleeing threats to their lives or living in exile. She is a winner of the 2020 Amnesty International Long Form Audio Award and the 2021 DOC Canada Breakthrough Award.
On the occasion of The Philanthropist Journal’s 50th year of publishing, we look back at 50 notable moments, movements, and trends that have affected the non-profit and charitable sector in Canada. Part 3 focuses on the long road to improving sector–government relations.
On the occasion of The Philanthropist Journal’s 50th year of publishing, we look back at 50 notable moments, movements, and trends that have affected the non-profit and charitable sector in Canada. Part 2 focuses on the pivotal moments that have shaped philanthropy and funding.
On the occasion of The Philanthropist Journal’s 50th year of publishing, we look back at 50 notable moments, movements, and trends that have affected the non-profit and charitable sector in Canada.
Over the past year, opportunities to connect with people have been largely limited to digital spaces. But with social media giants like Facebook and Twitter no longer attracting Gen Z, some non-profits are looking at platforms such as TikTok and Clubhouse to share information and build relationships with new audiences and potential donors.
Mona-Lisa Prosper is the director of the Black Entrepreneur Startup Program, recently launched by Futurpreneur Canada to address systemic barriers faced by Black entrepreneurs.
