The SHIFT Centre for Social Transformation supports existing and emerging social transformation initiatives that unite the efforts of Concordians and their partners with the goal of creating a more just, inclusive, and broadly prosperous Montreal.
Announcing our selected projects
From our first round of applicants, 7 socially transformative projects were selected to receive funding and support from SHIFT. Learn more about how these multi-stakeholder teams are working towards systemic change on campus and across the city.
Due to the evolving context of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided not to launch Round 2 of our Funding and Support Program at this time. As updates emerge, we’ll make sure to let you know through our newsletter and on Facebook.
What is social transformation?
Our working definition:
an intentional process of systemic change to address not only the symptoms but the root causes of inequity, injustice and unsustainability.
A project that has a transformative social impact is one that brings about change at the level of a whole system - impacting social norms and beliefs, resource consumption patterns, rules and practices, technologies and infrastructures, and/or the distribution of power.
Recognizing the inherent complexity of working across differences in power and practices to tackle major societal challenges, we strive to create the conditions for success by:
Facilitating connections between Concordians and external stakeholders;
Funding and accompanying multi-stakeholder collaborations;
Creating opportunities for deep knowledge sharing; and
Hosting a dynamic and welcoming work space
