International Teams Canada

What International Teams Canada does

International Teams Canada is a registered Canadian charity (BN: 12659 9919 RR0001) founded in 1960 and headquartered in Elmira, Ontario. It works to eliminate extreme multidimensional poverty through 14 projects across 10 countries — Burkina Faso, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, Romania, South Sudan, Uganda, and Zambia — partnering with established local leaders to deliver education, food security, clean water, women's empowerment, child welfare, and family-strengthening programs. The organization reports a program-spend ratio of 77%, with the balance allocated to administration and fundraising, and is accredited by the Christian Charities Canada Council (CCCC).

The organization operates with a lean core team of approximately 7 employees and an 8-member board, led by CEO Adam Faber. Its underlying technology stack is built on standard SaaS rather than proprietary systems: a Donor Portal, a Teachable-hosted Learning Hub, a Tax Calculator, and a FundRazr payment integration. Talent is developed internally through the Forge leadership program, which has served as a pipeline for both field staff and the current CEO.

Its business model centers on diversified charitable giving channels: one-time donations, Pulse monthly recurring giving, Impact Team experiential trips priced at $2,500–$6,000 per participant, securities gifts, and legacy/planned giving. Trip fees are treated as engagement and revenue rather than program funding. The organization markets its activities primarily through its own website and church partnerships, and participates in sector governance through the Cooperation Canada Leaders' Pledge.

Name

International Teams Canada

Legal name

International Teams Canada

Website

https://iteams.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International Teams Canada is a Canadian charity founded in 1960 that partners with local leaders across 10 countries to deliver education, food security, clean water, and family programs, funded through diversified donations, monthly giving, and Impact Team trips.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development & Humanitarian Aid

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nutrition & Food Security (Global Health) NGOs (HLAJAKAH), Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

Keywords

• International poverty relief
• Humanitarian aid services
• Donation fundraising programs
• Community development partnerships
• Volunteer mission trips

Headquarters

HQ city

Elmira

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. One-time Donations: Individual donors make one-time gifts to support the organization's poverty elimination work globally. Donations can be made online with charitable tax receipts issued.
2. Pulse Monthly Giving Program: Recurring monthly donations through the Pulse program where supporters commit to regular monthly contributions. Provides sustainable funding for local partners and includes 'The Beat' newsletter and donor portal access. Tax receipts issued annually for total giving.
3. Impact Team Trips: Volunteer teams pay to participate in international service trips to partner countries. Trip costs range from $2,500-$6,000 depending on destination and duration, covering accommodation, food, travel, ministry supplies, training, and activities.
4. Stock and Securities Donations: Donors gift stocks, securities, or mutual funds directly. Securities are transferred to iTeams' TD Waterhouse investment account, sold immediately, and tax-deductible receipts issued. Capital gains taxes are avoided by donating appreciated securities directly.
5. Legacy Giving: Bequests and legacy gifts through donor wills. Only 8% of Canadians donate through their will; iTeams provides guidance documents and Donor Engagement Specialist support to help supporters plan legacy gifts.
6. Fundraising Campaigns: Individual supporters create personal fundraising campaigns for specific causes or locations. iTeams provides online tools, templates, and support. Donors to campaigns receive charitable tax receipts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

International Teams Canada is a registered Canadian charity that works to end extreme multidimensional poverty by partnering with established local leaders in 10 countries to deliver education, food security, clean water, women's empowerment, family strengthening, and rescue-from-exploitation programs. It funds this work through individual donations, recurring monthly giving (Pulse), planned giving (legacy and stocks/securities), volunteer-led fundraising campaigns, and short-term international volunteer trips (Impact Teams).

Product overview

International Teams Canada (iTeams Canada) operates as a charitable organization rather than a technology product company. Their core offering consists of international development programs and humanitarian services focused on alleviating poverty through education, food security, clean water, women's empowerment, and strengthening families. Their operational portfolio includes donation-based fundraising tools (Pulse monthly giving, Impact Teams, fundraisers), educational resources (Learning Hub via Teachable, The Forge internship program), and international partnership programs spanning 10 countries in Africa, Latin America, and Europe. The organization does not offer a traditional SaaS product; instead, they provide charitable programs, volunteer opportunities, and donation management services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pulse Monthly Giving Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 77% of donations go directly to local partners' transformative work
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Life Tabernacle and Cell MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal church partners in Zambia's southwestern regions focused on empowering rural communities through education, leadership development, and vocational training. Runs the Life Impact Training Centre (formerly Impact Zambia since 2012) providing employable skills and leadership training to residents in remote districts.
• Jinja ConnectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner in Uganda that rescues street-connected children and works toward family reunification. Provides daily meals, counseling, classes with real teachers at day centres, and helps children find safe homes with family members.
• Embrace UgandacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Uganda's Kitigoma region providing education and community development alongside Kitigoma Community Church and God's Gift School. Works on the Safe Water Project providing clean water and filters to rural families.
• Emmanuel Christian University (ECU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner in South Sudan pioneering innovative teaching methods and supporting sustainable development. Runs the Women's Empowerment Scholarship for tuition-free post-secondary education and a sustainable coffee farm for community income generation.
• Pas Cu Pas FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Romania transforming lives of institutionalized orphans through mentorship, education, discipleship, and career training. Runs the Family Farm project providing practical life skills and constructing accessible facilities for children with disabilities.
• Shangilia Family ImpactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Kenya rescuing, housing, and educating orphaned and vulnerable children in central and western Kenya. Provides safe place to live, counseling, quality education, healthcare, and food for hundreds of children.
• PAN African Christian Exchange (PACE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in central Kenya providing affordable primary, secondary, and leadership training to children, youth, and adults. Supports over 200 children with education, healthcare, and nourishment. Also hosts the annual African Leadership Summit.
• Lighthouse ProjectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Dominican Republic bringing education, water, and vocational training to Los Alcarrizos and Villa Altagracia. Operates a water purification plant providing clean drinking water to 12,800 people daily, and is constructing a medical clinic.
• FOKA-DAIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner across Haiti providing leadership training, post-secondary scholarships through the Micah Scholars program, environmental initiatives, and relief during crises. Runs leadership training events and provides relief packages during natural disasters.
• Senderos De LuzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Guatemala serving the La Pinada community through education, food security programs, and vocational training. Community centers offer kindergarten classes, leadership training, and the Food Security Project providing meals to 90-110 children and families.
• Carmen Bajo ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ecuador providing food, education, and holistic support to children and youth. Runs Quito Kids Meals and Tutoring Program, supports 15 scholarship students for post-secondary education, and facilitates cross-cultural exchange programs.
• Centre de Formation Professionnelle en Construction (CFPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational training partner in Burkina Faso providing practical construction training while promoting gender equality. Trains both young women and men in construction trades including masonry, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.
• Village of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Burkina Faso providing quality Christ-centered education, healthcare, and nutrition to over 250 children, particularly those who have fled from violence. Focuses on healing, resilience, and restoration for vulnerable children.
• Kentro NetworkminorOthersListed as organizational partner/network member visible on iTeams website footer alongside other Christian charity organizations.
• Canadian Centre for Christian Charities (CCCC)minorOthersAccreditation body for Christian charities in Canada. iTeams holds full CCCC accreditation meeting all 50 requirements for organizational integrity, financial oversight, governance, and ethical fundraising.
• DignaminorOthersListed as organizational partner/network member visible on iTeams website footer alongside other Christian charity organizations.
• Ending Poverty TogetherminorOthersListed as organizational partner visible on iTeams website footer.
• Development Associates International (DAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Haiti offering graduate-level programs including Masters in Organizational Leadership to equip emerging leaders with advanced tools for strategic, ethical, and compassionate leadership.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Compassion Canada: Faith-based child sponsorship and poverty alleviation NGO operating in similar geographies, leveraging local church partners to deliver education, health, and relief programs. Highly comparable donor model, mission, and partnership-driven delivery approach.
• World Vision Canada: One of the largest Christian humanitarian organizations in Canada, operating child sponsorship, emergency relief, and long-term development programs across dozens of countries. Directly comparable in mission, donor base, and overseas partnership model, though at much larger scale.
• CBM (Christian Blind Mission) Canada: Christian-focused international development organization working with local partners to serve people with disabilities in low-income countries. Comparable faith-based donor model and partner-led program delivery, though focused on a specific thematic niche.
• Crossroads International: Canadian international development organization addressing poverty through volunteer cooperation and local partnerships in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Comparable in local-partnership model and country footprint, though secular rather than faith-based.
• Tearfund Canada: Christian relief and development NGO working through local church and NGO partners to address poverty globally. Strong overlap in local-partnership delivery, Canadian church-network fundraising, and program areas including food security and clean water.
• Samaritan's Purse Canada: Evangelical Christian relief and development organization delivering international disaster relief, medical programs, and child development through local partners. Comparable faith-based positioning, donor model, and country footprint.
• Mennonite Central Committee Canada: Anabaptist faith-based international development organization running relief, refugee resettlement, and community development programs through local partners. Highly comparable in faith-driven mission, Canadian church base, and partnership-led implementation.
• ADRA Canada: Adventist Development and Relief Agency operating in Canada with international development, emergency response, and community programs through a global ADRA network of local partners. Comparable Christian faith alignment and overseas partnership model.

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF Canada: Major Canadian fundraising arm of the United Nations children's agency, addressing child welfare, education, and humanitarian relief globally. Comparable in serving children and families across many of the same countries, though at vastly larger scale and broader mandate.
• Aga Khan Foundation Canada: Large Canadian-registered international development foundation operating across multiple continents on poverty, education, health, and rural development. Comparable in country footprint and development programs, with broader institutional scale and pluralistic framing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/iTeamsCa
• Instagraminstagram.com/iteamsca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iteams-canada

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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