Karwartha World Issues Centre (KWIC)

Peterborough | Ontario | Virtual

Connecting for Change

Karwartha World Issues Centre KWIC—a grassroots initiative based in community perseverance and passion for social justice, however was incorporated in 1989 and became a charitable organization in 1995 that connects global issues to local initiatives. Change is created through three program areas; community education, youth and schools programs, and umbrella support for small and emerging projects.

Mission

Promoting dialogue and understanding of world issues to enable people to engage in positive social and environmental change

Vision

KWIC is dedicated to creating opportunities that can change how people understand the world and fostering equitable and sustainable communities

Value

• social justice

• community

• climate kinship

• Advocacy

Your Commitment to this Board

Meetings a Month/Year: 12 meetings (monthly)

Monthly Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per month

Meeting Location(s): Virtual

Duration of Term Commitment to this Board: 1 year

Contact Person: Margaret Zou, margaret@kwic.info or 705-748-1680