KAIROS Canada

What KAIROS Canada does

KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives is a registered Canadian charity (registration number 10810 2435 RR0003) founded in 2001 and administered by the United Church of Canada as a joint venture ecumenical program. The organization convenes five major Canadian churches — Anglican Church of Canada, United Church of Canada, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Mennonite Central Committee of Canada, and The Presbyterian Church in Canada — to advance human rights and ecological justice through coordinated advocacy, education, and direct action. KAIROS serves faith-based communities, individual supporters, and Global South civil society partners through programs spanning ecological justice, gender justice, Indigenous rights, and migrant justice.

KAIROS's core offerings are organized into branded advocacy campaigns and educational programs rather than commercial products. Flagship initiatives include the KAIROS Blanket Exercise, an interactive Indigenous history workshop; the Turn Debt into Hope (Jubilee) campaign for global debt justice (garnering 72,514+ petition signatures delivered to Parliament in April 2026); the KAIROS COP30 Delegation, a global women-led delegation to the Belém climate negotiations; the Women Peacebuilders at the Nexus of Climate, Conflict and Gender program; the Just Peace in the Middle East Ecumenical Hub; and the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. Distribution runs through the KAIROS Network of regional chapters, congregational channels across member denominations, and digital properties (website, YouTube, Instagram, BlueSky, Facebook, LinkedIn), with the gifttool platform processing online donations.

The business model is donations- and membership-based, with five giving streams: one-time donations, monthly giving, in-honour gifts, legacy gifts, and the Justice (Endowment) Fund, alongside a membership subscription program. KAIROS has no commercial product sales, no disclosed revenue, and no equity funding; staff (~15 employees) are unionized under CUPE Local 4557 (national since June 2024). The organization operates on a non-profit cost model funded by donors, member church contributions, and program-related grants, with leadership under Transitional Executive Director Leah Reesor-Keller.

Name

KAIROS Canada

Legal name

KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives

Website

https://kairoscanada.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KAIROS Canada is a registered Canadian charity and ecumenical coalition of five major churches that advances human rights and ecological justice through advocacy campaigns, education programs, and Global South partnerships. It serves faith communities, individual donors, and international civil society partners across nine-plus countries.

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Product category

Social Justice Advocacy and Education

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Ecumenical justice coalition
• Faith-based advocacy
• Indigenous rights education
• Ecological justice programs
• Global debt campaign

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: KAIROS is funded by individual donors and supporters who contribute through one-time donations, monthly giving, legacy gifts, and in-honour gifts. The organization is a registered Canadian charity (registration number 10810 2435 RR0003) administered by the United Church of Canada.
2. Justice (Endowment) Fund: The organization maintains an endowment fund for sustainable long-term funding.
3. Membership Program: KAIROS offers membership to individuals and organizations interested in joining the movement for justice.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KAIROS Canada is a non-profit ecumenical coalition of Canadian churches that delivers coordinated advocacy, education, and global partnership programs on human rights and ecological justice. Its core offerings include the KAIROS Blanket Exercise educational workshop on Indigenous history, the Turn Debt into Hope global debt justice campaign, gender justice and migrant justice programs, climate/ecological justice initiatives including COP delegations, and resources such as the KAIROS Times newsletter and publications catalog.

Product overview

KAIROS Canada is a non-profit ecumenical justice organization that operates as a coalition of Canadian churches working together on advocacy and education for human rights and ecological justice. The organization does not offer a commercial technology product; its primary digital presence is its website which serves as an information hub, donation processor, and engagement platform. The organization runs multiple advocacy campaigns and programs including the KAIROS Blanket Exercise (educational workshop on Indigenous history), the Turn Debt into Hope campaign for global debt justice, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, the KAIROS COP30 Delegation for climate advocacy, the Women Peacebuilders at the Nexus of Climate, Conflict and Gender program, the Just Peace in the Middle East Ecumenical Hub, the Women of Courage gender justice program, For the Love of Creation climate initiative, and Climate Action Week events. Additional offerings include resource publications, webinars, and the KAIROS Times e-newsletter for member engagement.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KAIROS Blanket Exercise: An educational workshop program focused on teaching about Indigenous history and the treaty relationship in Canada.

Products and services

• KAIROS Blanket Exercise An interactive educational workshop about Indigenous history in Canada, designed to educate participants about the impact of colonization on Indigenous peoples and the treaty relationship. For schools, churches, workplaces, and community groups.
• Turn Debt into Hope (Jubilee) Campaign A Canadian coalition campaign advocating for global sovereign debt justice, calling for debt cancellation and financial reform to address recurring debt crises affecting low-to-mid income countries.
• 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence An annual global campaign running from November 25 to December 10 that raises awareness about violence against women and girls, with KAIROS focusing on intersecting issues of gender justice.
• KAIROS COP30 Delegation A global women-led delegation to COP30 and the People's Summit in Belém, Brazil, advancing movements for ecological justice, peace, and gender equality.
• Women Peacebuilders at the Nexus of Climate, Conflict and Gender A program focused on supporting women peacebuilders working at the intersection of climate action, conflict resolution, and gender equality.
• Just Peace in the Middle East Ecumenical Hub An ecumenical initiative focused on promoting just peace in the Middle East region through advocacy and coalition-building.
• Women of Courage Program A gender justice program featuring women peacebuilders and advocates, highlighting their leadership in conflict resolution and human rights.
• For the Love of Creation A climate action initiative focused on ecological justice and environmental stewardship from a faith-based perspective.
• KAIROS Climate Action Week An annual week of climate action activities and education, co-sponsored by For the Love of Creation, bringing attention to climate justice issues.
• KAIROS Resources (Publications and Educational Materials) Downloads, webinars, documents, annual reports, and educational resources available for order or free download on topics including ecological justice, gender justice, Indigenous rights, and migrant justice.
• KAIROS Times E-Newsletter A regular electronic newsletter providing updates on KAIROS activities, campaigns, news, and advocacy opportunities to subscribers.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Development and Peace – Caritas CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2025Lead organizing partner in the Turn Debt into Hope Canadian Coalition. Co-sponsor of advocacy campaigns and global debt justice initiatives.
• Anglican Church of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember church of the KAIROS ecumenical coalition, participating in joint justice initiatives including advocacy campaigns, statements, and educational programming on ecological justice, Indigenous rights, and peacebuilding.
• The United Church of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember church and administrator of KAIROS as a joint venture ecumenical program. Charitable registration number 10810 2435 RR0003. Active participant in advocacy campaigns and global partnerships.
• Evangelical Lutheran Church in CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember church of the KAIROS ecumenical coalition involved in joint advocacy and statements on justice issues including Middle East peace and climate action.
• Mennonite Central Committee of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember church agency participating in ecumenical statements and advocacy campaigns including responses to conflict situations and justice initiatives.
• The Presbyterian Church in CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember church of the KAIROS ecumenical coalition contributing to joint advocacy and educational initiatives.
• Citizens for Public JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner in Turn Debt into Hope campaign, contributing to advocacy for public policy justice.
• Office of Religious Congregations for Integral Ecology (ORCIE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner in Turn Debt into Hope campaign focused on integral ecology from religious perspective.
• Canadian Council of ChurchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner representing broader ecumenical church body in debt justice advocacy.
• Organización Femenina Popular (Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKAIROS partner recognized by Global Affairs Canada for gender, climate and peace work through the Women, Peace and Security program.
• South Sudan Council of ChurchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKAIROS Women of Courage: Women, Peace and Security program partner facilitating ecumenical peace and reconciliation initiatives in South Sudan.
• Association for Economic and Social Development (ADES) El SalvadorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partner of The United Church of Canada and KAIROS, working on land and water defender advocacy. ADES staff have been hosted by KAIROS for ecumenical events.
• Our Living Waters NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork member working collaboratively to achieve the goal of all waters in good health by 2030 in Canada.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Oxfam Canada: A larger established international development and advocacy organization with comparable focus areas (gender justice, climate, inequality). Overlaps substantively with KAIROS's global partnerships and debt-justice campaigns but at significantly greater scale.
• The United Church of Canada: KAIROS's own parent/administrating body and largest member denomination. Comparable mission in social justice, Indigenous reconciliation, and ecological justice, but operates as a much larger denominational institution rather than an advocacy coalition.
• World Vision Canada: A larger faith-rooted humanitarian and child-rights organization. Comparable in faith-based donor model, advocacy on global justice issues, and partnership footprint in the Global South, but at much greater operational scale.
• Amnesty International Canada: A broader human-rights NGO with overlapping advocacy on Indigenous rights, migrant rights, and human rights defenders. Operates as a larger incumbent with global reach and comparable petition/mobilization mechanics.

Direct peers

• Citizens for Public Justice: A Canadian faith-based public policy advocacy organization. Coalition partner in Turn Debt into Hope, with overlapping focus on poverty, refugee rights, and ecological justice from a values-based perspective.
• Canadian Council of Churches: An ecumenical coalition of Canadian Christian denominations — the structural analogue to KAIROS at the church-body level. Partners with KAIROS in the Turn Debt into Hope coalition and shares the convening role across Canadian faith communities.
• Development and Peace – Caritas Canada: Canada's official Catholic overseas development organization. A direct peer to KAIROS: co-lead of the Turn Debt into Hope coalition, fellow faith-rooted social justice NGO, and partner in advocacy campaigns on global debt, gender, and ecological justice.
• Mennonite Central Committee Canada: A core member-church agency of the KAIROS coalition and a direct peer as a faith-rooted relief, peace, and justice organization. Operates similarly through donations, advocacy, and global partnerships in conflict-affected regions.

Emerging players

• Council of Canadians: A Canadian advocacy organization focused on social and ecological justice, trade, and public services. Comparable grassroots-mobilization and petition-driven advocacy model and overlapping climate/water campaigns.
• Kairos USA: A newer US-based ecumenical justice coalition founded with inspiration from KAIROS Canada. Comparable in mission and ecumenical structure but at an earlier organizational stage and serving a different national jurisdiction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@KAIROSCanada
• Facebookfacebook.com/kairosCEJI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kairos-canada
• Instagraminstagram.com/kairos.canada

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Profiles8 records

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