Courage to Act Foundation

The Courage to Act Foundation is a national non-profit focused on addressing sexual and gender-based violence at Canadian post-secondary institutions. With over 20 years of expertise, we collaborate with survivors, communities, governments, and public and private institutions to co-design systems and strategies for safer, more inclusive campuses. In 2018, Possibility Seeds was commissioned by the federal government to develop a national framework to address and prevent sexual and gender-based violence on Canadian campuses while recognizing provincial and territorial jurisdiction over education. This draft framework, outlined in the Courage to Act report, was released in August 2019. From October 2019 to March 2024, Possibility Seeds worked to implement the report’s recommendations. In collaboration with 4,800 key stakeholders, including survivors, students, faculty, administrators, researchers, unions, community organizations, policymakers and all levels of government, we created 83 evidence-based resources and led 79 learning opportunities. Benefitting over 1.8 million post-secondary students and over 200+ post-secondary institutions across Canada, Courage to Act had a tangible, widespread national and international impact. The Courage to Act Foundation was established to advance these efforts and drive broader systemic change. As a national non-profit, we cultivate safer, more equitable post-secondary spaces where women and gender-diverse individuals can learn, work and thrive.